Laboratories &
Controlled Environments.
Designed & fit out by Glenside in Reading for clients across the UK.
Understanding the unique requirements of laboratory design and fit-out.
Laboratories are unique spaces; the behind the scenes of what keeps the world moving and often where innovation happens. For this reason, every laboratory must run like a well oiled machine, and that starts with the design.
Ensuring that all laboratories function efficiently and safely calls for skilful planning, careful design configuration and knowledge of compliance. Glenside has the expertise needed in laboratory design and fit out to make sure that all of these boxes are ticked, and will work closely with you and your team to ensure your project is delivered to your budget, time frame and specific requirements.
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From laboratory design to fit-out we cover it all.
Talk to us today to discuss your requirements with the peace-of-mind that our team can cover one or all of these key areas for your laboratory or controlled environment project:
One size doesn’t fit all.
Having worked on a growing number of laboratory design and technical space projects, we understand the complexities and detail for each type of space. Here are some of the types of laboratory we can design and fit out:
- Biology / Microbiology
- Containment Level 2 / 'CL2'
- Chemistry
- Electronics
- Food and Beverage
- ISO 6-9 Cleanrooms
- Life Sciences
- Materials
- Medical / Clinical
- Space
- Test / Calibration
Specialist laboratory features & requirements.
- Mezzanines: space optimising, supporting structures
- Walls: cleanable, fire rated, viewing windows
- Ceilings: cleanable, sealed, fire rated
- Floors: cleanable, anti-slip, static safe/ESD, chemical resistant
- Doors: fire rated, air sealed, secure / access controlled, automated
- Lighting: moisture resistant, controllable, colour control
- Ventilation: customised air change rates, filtration, heat recovery
- Environment Control: temperature, humidity
- Extract: local extract ventilation ('LEV'), fume hoods, vented cupboards
- Cabling Installations: electrical, data, controls
- Laboratory Benching: fitted, mobile, reagent shelving, chemical resistant
- Laboratory Gases: including nitrogen, oxygen, helium, hydrogen, etc.
- Air Systems: vacuum, compressed air, etc.
- Environment Monitoring: including oxygen depletion
- Water Systems: Vulcathene drainage, CAT 5 protection, deionised/RO water
- Laboratory Storage: fitted, mobile, vented, COSHH (hazardous contents)
- Fire & Security Systems: fire alarms, fire suppression, access control, CCTV
Recent Laboratory Design &
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Innovative options for furniture, fixtures & fittings.
In addition to the overall space planning and laboratory design, we can include all required laboratory furniture and fittings. Whether you require conventional units or entirely customised pieces of lab furniture, we can help. Talk to us today to find out more about our options for:
- Benching with integrated services
- Shelving (inc. reagent)
- Benching (mobile/fixed)
- Service droppers
- Fume cupboards
- Safety cabinets
- Specialist requirements on request
If you have a particular scenario you’re struggling with, challenge our designers to come up with a solution.
Improve Your Laboratory Efficiency, Safety & Employee Satisfaction.
Laboratories which function efficiently and safely require skilful planning and careful design configuration. The planning of workstations, defining operating zones and the placement of equipment and storage units is extremely important to a lab’s effectiveness. We will work closely with your team to create a tailored solution to ensure your laboratory and/or R&D facility is immaculately designed and installed.
For every laboratory project, we consider details such as:
Well-structured floor plans and placement of units to ensure easy and safe accessibility
Professional installation of equipment and building services
Reliable design and fitting of mechanical and electrical systems
Expert specification and fitting of appropriate materials and finishes
Clear signage, notices and markings for safety and operational efficiency
Compliance with building regulations and other legal requirements
You can partner with Glenside to benefit from our wide range of expertise and experience in fitting out laboratories.
Why choose Glenside for your laboratory design project?
At Glenside, we’re experts in laboratory design and creating technical spaces which are built with tomorrow in mind. Our team has amassed vast knowledge in this area, creating laboratories which are compliant, flexible and efficient. From design through to build, we can offer a turnkey project, and our team will invest in the time to ensure your project builds value for your business.
Here are a few reasons clients choose us for their laboratory or controlled environment project:
- Location: Based in Reading, Berkshire, we're ideally placed for the Golden Triangle of science, able to design and fit out laboratories in Oxford, London, Cambridge and surrounding areas.
- Breadth of scope: We understand that a laboratory often comes with supporting spaces such as offices, break-out areas, boardrooms and staff facilities such as toilets, changing rooms and showers. We can carry out the whole project so you only need to deal with one company.
- Sector knowledge: Not only do we have a unique understanding of buildings and over 50 years of experience in commercial fit outs, but we understand the science industry and its nuances.
- Experience with compliance: Our experience of designing and fitting out laboratories has given us valuable knowledge of compliance, and the many boxes that need to be ticked to ensure a laboratory functions safely and efficiently.
- Project management: We assist with the whole process, including initial consultation, design, planning, building control, compliance and fit-out, as well as finishing touches like the supply and installation of laboratory furniture.
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