I2 Fast, Hemel Hempstead
i2 FAST, a specialist scientific laboratory, required a fit-out for their new facility, spanning two floors. The ground floor houses a 14,000 sq ft food testing laboratory, while the first floor features a 10,000 sq ft office space and a large breakout canteen area.
With hygiene and cleanliness as key considerations, we implemented Whiterock wall cladding, specialist laminate and melamine workbenches, and automated cleaning stations to ensure strict hygiene control. The scientifically and procedurally led design optimized the flow of testing and processing within the laboratory areas, while climate-controlled, zonally sealed rooms maintained environmental stability.
To support the company’s future growth, the facility includes fallow rooms for additional laboratories and storage, alongside a mix of cellular offices and large open-plan spaces. The first-floor office and breakout areas reflect a modern, bold aesthetic, blending functionality with a professional, corporate culture, incorporating fun influences to enhance the working environment.
Size: 2,229m² / 24,000ft²
“Our team strongly considered the fact that this is a fast-growing company and ensured that the bespoke design was future proof and reflected the organisation’s specialism.”
Ground floor
Food testing hygienic laboratory –
14,000 sq ft
· Hygienic whiterock wall cladding, clean emphasis throughout
· Specialist laminate and mellamine workbenches and sorting areas , bespoke joinery and finishes.
· Scientifically and procedurally led design; layout designed for effective flow of testing and processing of tasks within each laboratory areas.
· Automated doors for accessibility and automated cleaning stations for maximum hygiene control.
· Climate controlled, zonally throughout and sealed rooms.
· Future proof - growing company, fallow rooms for additional laboratories and storage.
First floor
Admin office and large break out canteen – 10,000 sq ft
· Modern, bold and durable.
· Professional, corporate culture with fun influences.
· Blend of function and style
· Future proof – growing company, mix of fallow cellular offices and large open plan offices.