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Lyell LyFE Manufacturing Center

Lyell LyFE Manufacturing Center | Bothell, Washington

DPR converted two existing shipping warehouses to state-of-the-art cGMP manufacturing facilities for Lyell Immunopharma. The project included laboratories, office, collaboration, and manufacturing spaces which support immunotherapy for cancer.

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The warehouse to lab/office conversion totaled approximately 72,518 sq. ft. and included a 44,718-sq.-ft. laboratory and manufacturing facility which supports immunotherapy for cancer. Also included in the project was a 27,800-sq.-ft. area that supported administrative space in a modern, open-office format.

The conversion required significant demolition. To complete this project, DPR played an intrinsic role which required a seasoned team experienced in cGMP single-use cell and gene therapy facilities.

Two scientists walking down a white hallway with lab space on each side.
Advanced experiment laboratories hallway
Two scientists working in a state-of-the-art laboratory.
Two scientists working alongside each other in state-of-the-art laboratory collaborating on experiments
Group of people working to together in a workspace.
Modern and interactive workspace that encourages collaboration and groupthink decision-making.
A group of workers at their desk conversing and working.
Open and free workstations that increase teamwork efforts and maintain a high level of peer-to-peer communication
Two workers siting at the table in the kitchen conversing.
Contemporary kitchen design that encourages engaging conversations
Two scientists walking down a white hallway with lab space on each side.
Advanced experiment laboratories hallway
Two scientists working in a state-of-the-art laboratory.
Two scientists working alongside each other in state-of-the-art laboratory collaborating on experiments
Group of people working to together in a workspace.
Modern and interactive workspace that encourages collaboration and groupthink decision-making.
A group of workers at their desk conversing and working.
Open and free workstations that increase teamwork efforts and maintain a high level of peer-to-peer communication
Two workers siting at the table in the kitchen conversing.
Contemporary kitchen design that encourages engaging conversations
Colleagues having a meeting while recording notes on a whiteboard.
The project was delivered ahead of schedule. DPR used resources appropriately, during a pandemic with supply and resource constraints. We were able to start up operations and produce IND (investigational new drug) supporting materials within months of facility turnover, which is remarkable – I haven’t experienced anywhere else.

Frank Palumbo

Formerly of Westlake Consulting Group

Two scientists working in a state-of-the-art laboratory.

AGC 2022 Build Washington Award

The Lyell LyFE Manufacturing Center won in the Tenant Improvement over $5 million category. 

Interstitial Space

Though this project technically is a one-story warehouse building, the space also included the buildout of a new, structural mezzanine for all MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems, in lieu of rooftop units, for easier accessibility, maintenance, and protection from the elements.

The interstitial space highlights the mechanical system between the floors and roof of the building.
The interstitial space highlights the mechanical system between the floors and roof of the building.

Interstitial Space

Though this project technically is a one-story warehouse building, the space also included the buildout of a new, structural mezzanine for all MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems, in lieu of rooftop units, for easier accessibility, maintenance, and protection from the elements.

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