Crescent Manufacturing QC/R&D Facility

The client required a flexible, future-ready facility capable of supporting a combination of QC, R&D and specialist testing functions, alongside a growing office team. A key driver for the project was ensuring a seamless relationship between laboratory and workplace environments, without compromising compliance, safety or operational efficiency.

The space needed to accommodate high-capacity lab workflows, specialist equipment and controlled environments, while also providing comfortable and functional areas for collaboration and administration.

ParkLaine delivered a full turnkey fit-out across multiple floors, carefully zoning the building to balance performance, compliance and user experience.

The ground floor was designed as the operational core of the facility, centred around a large-scale QC laboratory with extensive benching to maximise throughput. Dedicated R&D space was integrated alongside this, supported by specialist features including fume hoods, multiple hand wash stations and stainless steel sinks to maintain strict hygiene protocols. Storage areas, welfare facilities and goods access points were also incorporated to ensure smooth day-to-day operation

At first floor level, the focus shifted to more controlled environments. Two micro testing laboratories were introduced, alongside gowning and handwash areas to support clean processes. Additional archive storage, comms rooms and support spaces were carefully positioned to ensure operational efficiency while maintaining compliance with laboratory standards.

The second floor was developed as a modern workplace environment, providing open-plan office space for over 50 staff, as well as meeting rooms, Zoom rooms and breakout areas. This level creates a clear separation from the laboratory spaces below, while still maintaining connectivity across the wider facility.