Suite 350 Speculative Lab renovation of existing office space into a new speculative lab with support spaces.This conversion included the construction of two new general lab areas with new casework and basic lab utilities. The labs were supported by open and private offices, restrooms, break and copy common areas, a storage area, and receiving warehouse. New infrastructure to sustain the functions of this new space included a rooftop dedicated outside air mechanical units, exhaust, and emergency generator. New finishes brought this drab office up to date with clean, modern styles
Archives: Portfolios
Lake Boone Shopping Center
The Lake Boone Shopping Center was a four-phased project that included demolition and renovation of exterior façade finishes; all while retail stores remained open. Demolition included removal of exterior canopies, wall finishes, concrete, and an exterior courtyard. Renovation work included new exterior walls, structural steel, new roof and canopies, glass storefront, extensions of parapet walls, masonry, and EIFS. A new courtyard was also part of the renovation, which included a new masonry retaining wall, concrete and masonry patio, exterior accent lighting, and landscaping planters.
Confidential Client
Spanning two floors at the historic Golden Belt Campus in Durham, NC, in a fully restored textile mill, this project challenged the team to meet 21st century needs while maintaining the historical architecture and aesthetic of the space. This project consisted of new interiors including custom millwork, glass, interior storefront, carpeting, polished concrete, operable walls to create two separate conference room spaces, and updated mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems that served the needs of the client. The space also required bulletproof glass on the interior and exterior windows which required creative thinking to meet this need while maintaining the budget and aesthetic of the historical space. Due to the high ceilings, this space required sound insulation to maintain suitable working conditions causing the team at MYBC to explore products that could meet the necessary sound rating.
United Therapeutics Restroom
Restroom renovation across 2 floors of stacked gang bathrooms. Complete architectural renovation included new tiles and drywall toilet partitions with Bobrick partition doors, floor to ceiling wall tile; including solid surface paneling and custom wall panels. Supporting MEPF and FA system up-fit, reusing existing water closet fixtures. Mix of select salvage and new toilet accessories, with an integrated building speaker system also installed.
United Therapeutics
Executive Office Space and Common Area renovations included demountable partitions, stretched fabric wall panels & acoustic panel systems, custom millwork & coffee bars, and aesthetic finishes updates. The scope of work includes supporting MEP&F updates and re-work all new lighting, and the addition of a full tiled personal shower and restroom to the executive office space, utilizing high end plumbing fixtures. Challenges included the radius walls of the executive office suite; for millwork, framing, and tile installs.
Confidential Client
When this client needed to increase its COVID-19 plant production at its RTP research facility, McDonald York constructed an 8,000 SF addition adjacent to their greenhouse along with supporting utilities and infrastructure to support two large Plant Expression Rooms (PERs) and two new Growth Chambers, an additional plant boiler and other various process support functions, including Harvest and Cart Wash. Close coordination with Conviron on the PER’s and chambers have been critical to meet the accelerated project timeline. Preconstruction support, design assistance, and construction were provided as part of the project scope of work.
Alcami
The Alcami Suite 160 upfit project consisted of a new FDL Lab, Autoclave, Airlock, and High Potent Lab along with an open office. The scope of this project consisted of interior demolition along with some exterior storefront removal. Both the Autoclave and High PotentLab have an epoxy floor along with clean room features. A key challenge was working beside active tenants and coordinating all work along with the required electrical, mechanical, and process piping tie-ins for the existing system.
Medpharm
This cGMP facility supports the expansion of research and development and small-scale manufacturing capabilities. The design and layout of the space were driven by the process of entering the building, gowning up, moving into the Clean Corridors to access the Clean Rooms, and then moving prepared materials into the warehouse for global and domestic shipping. The project scope included office space, a Quality Control Lab, and Clean Rooms (ISO 8) for process and manufacturing.
Alcami Microsphere
5,000 SF GMP cleanroom construction for small-scale manufacturing process. This project includes Level 2 control areas and ISO 7 classifications. Packaging and Staging areas are interlocked with the Production areas. Cleaning, weighing, and gowning areas complete the support spaces of this manufacturing facility. Critical milestones included the construction of a containment pit and an interstitial platform for large equipment support and accessibility. The space was constructed in what was formerly general office space.
Halo Health
Tenant fit-up for a concierge medical practice on the ground floor of a 36-year-old building. MYBC coordinated with the design team to resolve unforeseen conditions uncovered during demolition. MYBC worked with the mechanical contractor and mechanical engineer to redesign the mechanical layout that was proposed as existing to remain to accommodate an 11′ ceiling height without sacrificing the design intent. The project team also faced challenges with material availability.McDonald York worked with the electrical contractor and electrical supply house to track down alternate light fixtures to expedite the schedule.