When Laboratory and Workplace Design Converge
A workplace is wherever people are working. Therefore, a laboratory is as much of a workplace as any office, and keeping people as a focus when designing is just as important for employee success, retention, and attraction. When gene therapy development company Forge Biologics began the process to renovate their facility—a combination of laboratories, offices, collaboration spaces, and more—the design team kept this principle central to their process. Our guests are Jaysson Eicholtz, Co-Founder and COO of Forge; Shannon Ryan, BHDP Senior Interior Designer on the project; and Daniel Lessing, BHDP Client Leader with experience in the cell and gene therapy sector.
Author
Content Type
Podcast
Date
March 23, 2022
Topic
Laboratory Design
Workplace Strategy
Shannon Ryan, Senior Interior Designer
As an interior designer, Shannon Ryan’s passion for design is driven by the ability to understand the client and create a unique, timeless, and functional space. As a designer, she understands that people define an organization’s culture, so it is important to analyze how the space can create a positive impact on the users. Through strategy and communication with the client, her designs balance the intricacies of the built environment with the personalities of the team’s culture. Shannon’s professional experiences range from corporate to higher education design with an expertise in furniture.
Daniel Lessing, Industrial Market Leader
Daniel Lessing brings over 20 years of experience in plant and environmental engineering, project planning, and construction management to BHDP. As Market Leader for the Industrial team, he leverages his expertise in team management and strategic thinking to lead capital strategy and industrial development initiatives for clients worldwide. Well-versed in every stage of the capital project lifecycle, he is also highly skilled in design and construction. Daniel focuses on driving positive client outcomes through thoughtful planning, integrated design, and disciplined execution.