Gene Editing Tenant Fit-out

BKM provided MEP services for the design of 13,200 SF of which included 6,600 SF of new research & development (R&D) space and 6,600 SF of office and administrative areas for a confidential client.

The R&D suite includes a 1,700 SF showcase open lab and BSL-2 production labs for critical cell culture and nucleic processes. The suite was designed within a repurposed building located in downtown Baltimore, MD. A new once-through rooftop air handling system will be provided to serve the clients research suite to maintain environmental monitoring, proper air change rates, space pressurization and comfort conditions. The centralized lab exhaust system will be designed to maintain critical pressurizations between lab spaces and safely exhaust containments above the roof. New supply and exhaust lab air valves were utilized to maintain space pressurization. A new fixed plate energy recovery system will provide new energy recovery between the exhaust air stream and the 100% outdoor air to pre-condition the supply air for reduced energy consumption. A new gas-fired clean steam generator will be provided for humidification needs. Gas piping will be extended from existing building utilities to provide pre-heating within the AHU and electric reheat will be utilized within the suite and office areas. New oil-free lab grade air compressor and cylinder carbon dioxide will be provided to new overhead lab utility panels for use at incubators and cell-automation equipment. A building automation system will be provided for the new tenant to monitor the lab and office systems. The renovation provided the client with a new showcase office and laboratory space for presentation to potential investors, but also a safe and exciting place for its employees to explore their cutting edge technologies.

Electrical work included extending from the existing tenant service to serve the expanded suite. New electrical distribution panels will be provided to serve the HVAC and lab equipment. A new emergency panel will be provided for standby power for critical lab equipment, including incubators, refrigerators and freezers in the event of a loss of normal power. A new stand-alone central uninterruptable power supply system will be provided to serve the equipment.   New sealed lighting and controls were provided as well as specialty lighting in the high visibility spaces of the offices and conference rooms. Automatic controls were provided in all spaces and in the surrounding support areas.