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Incubator Lab at the University of Delaware STAR Campus

Location: Newark, Delaware

Design Statement: Bernardon provided design services
for an 11,000 SF, one-story research facility which
is designed to provide leasable lab space for start-up
businesses. The building is located on the STAR (Science,
Technology and Advanced Research) Campus at the
University of Delaware, and is comprised of 11 leasable
lab spaces of 250 – 500 SF each which can be combined or
configured to meet the needs of each tenant or business
type. Common collaboration spaces, breakroom, conference
rooms, shared services room, eight private offices and one
Laser lab space are included. The “incubator” concept is
designed to provide cross collaboration between tenants. Most of the facility is high-bay providing flexibility for
The location of the facility is convenient to other nearby mechanical systems, and bright colors and open common
lab support services and businesses in the university area. spaces are incorporated in the design to provide a fun and
Each lab space is initially fit out with casework, fume hoods, interesting as well as highly efficient environment.
and equipment, helping to reduce the financial burden on
the start-up tenants. Security systems are also in place
to protect the property and investments of each tenant.

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