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Bernardon’s team brings a great understanding of the ■ Ceiling materials for cleanliness and safety
purpose and scope, and we feel that we have the staff considerations;
resources, technical expertise, project management style, ■ User standards for automatic plumbing devices, room
and organizational commitment to deliver a world-class Life light sensors, accessories such as soap and paper
Science project for Project Pegisis. towel dispensers, and type of access by technical and
administrative staff;
Approach to Programming, Planning + Design ■ Locations of laboratory and testing equipment, and
The R&D design team at Bernardon brings a unique observation panels;
perspective to the design and execution of Project Pegisis. ■ Door styles and hardware functions; and
Over the past ten years, we have had the privilege ■ Types of finish materials and the atmosphere of the
of working with many R&D businesses, colleges, space.
universities, and public entities to design and deliver
a myriad of spaces for laboratories, research, and This information is organized into a report that includes
administration. The lessons learned in the application of identified room types, staffing, and support spaces. Square
each organization’s specific requirement and a growing body footage and circulation factors are assigned based upon
of laboratory and R&D knowledge enable the Bernardon higher education and health care facility standards. Bubble
Team to bring this project forward efficiently, on time, and diagrams are included to identify adjacencies and work flow.
on budget. All of these goals are achieved while providing
a facility which expresses each organization’s brand image, Through a collaborative approach we will define the
optimizes researcher workflow, and presents a safe, work flow and verify the square footage parameters in order
welcoming environment for technical and administrative to prepare preliminary block plans for review and comment.
staff, and guests. Space planning shall include partition and door layout, view
windows, casework, furniture, and equipment. Review of
The people of Bernardon are engaged listeners, code, egress, and security requirements shall occur during
imaginative innovators, and confident design leaders. this initial stage as well. During the planning phase, we will
We provide informed design solutions that respond to our begin to discuss casework details, ceiling and lighting, and
client’s design goals and elevate the lives, productivity, application of material finishes.
and comfort of users through an interactive process of
listening, understanding, researching, synthesizing, and Natural light has a significant effect on research and
implementing. The long-lasting relationships we create with working environments. Taking into consideration and
our clients are testament to a process that starts with our maximizing the utilization of existing openings and views
ability to carefully listen to and understand your vision. will benefit the quality of the new spaces. Maintaining
privacy while providing transparency of corridors permits
We begin this process with asking a series of questions. natural light to illuminate interior landlocked spaces.
Working with the user’s administrators, researchers, and Frosted glass and privacy-fritted bands have a modern clean
facilities staff we will meet to gather and establish current aesthetic, while at the same time inviting hints of the R&D
and future space requirements, as well as review and discuss experience into the circulation spaces, instead of a dark and
items such as, but not limited to: secluded corridor. Wayfinding for all building occupants
and users will be critical, not only through signage, but
■ Building security and employee access; discuss life through finish materials.
safety standards;
■ HVAC operational control systems; Sound isolation of conference rooms, labs, if necessary, office
■ Laboratory and research spaces versus administrative spaces, and privacy-sensitive spaces require expertise in
spaces and how they are secured; technical aspects of sound transmission class (STC).
■ Acoustical privacy for laboratories, offices, and meeting Bernardon has extensive experience in various techniques
rooms; for developing the appropriate partition assemblies for

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