Award of Merit Interior/Tenant Improvement: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Cell & Gene Therapy Fit-out at Innovation Square
When COVID-19, supply chain issues and other factors threatened this 203,000-sq-ft R&D fit-out, the project team collaborated on alternatives to keep it on track. Designed to foster creativity and efficiency in the development of transformative medicines for serious illnesses, the project provides open, collaborative office space and floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize natural light.
Incorporating manufacturing into a building prescribed for labs required expanded floor heights, added utilities and new approvals. Value engineering and expanded equipment sourcing identified ways to stay within the budget estimate, while contractor coordination ensured construction could meet an aggressive schedule.