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.
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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.
Triangle Orthopaedics Surgery Center
BASF Engagement Center
The BASF Engagement Center Project consisted of 5,400 SF of demoed space where we removed old furniture, lab casework, and equipment. The finished Engagement Center went back together with new lighting consisting of 3’ pendant lights and wall sconces, Armstrong LVT floors, fresh paint throughout the center, and new millwork in the corridor. We rerouted the mechanical systems and added a VAV to accommodate the new needs of the exhibition space. The walk-off mat and wood siding at the vestibule that wrapped the inside and outside of the entrance was replaced. The client added a new AV system in the space that would allow groups to enjoy the newly renovated space. The landscape, patio, and sidewalks were updated to include a water feature and sitting area outside the center.
Pairwise Golden Belt Project
This was a unique project that included the transformation of 31,809 SF of a historic tobacco warehouse with exposed wood columns, beams, and floors into a complete plant science lab with a chef’s kitchen. The new lab space supported the complete life cycle of plant science from media/seed to the plate. Lab space included research lab, freezer farm, tissue culture lab with BSL2 room, and growth chambers. We coordinated and supervised the installation of 2 owner supplied growth chambers. We also installed a new generator to back all lab space and, due to grade changes, we installed a retaining wall to create a level platform.