Jacobs / Wyper Architects

Biotech & Pharmaceutical

Jacobs/Wyper has a well-earned reputation for the planning and design of facilities for biotech and pharmaceutical organizations including research, manufacturing, warehousing and support facilities. The firm’s technical expertise for research facilities encompasses standard wet and dry bench labs and electronic labs, potent compound and containment facilities, labs working with radioactive material and vivariums. On the manufacturing side our expertise covers sterile and solid dosage facilities, clean rooms, pilot plants, and facilities involving hazardous materials and occupancies. For support facilities we have been at work re-engineering workplace environments, space planning, designing dining service and fitness centers, lobbies and data centers. Our regulatory and standards expertise includes working with the FDA, NIH, cGMP’s, GLPs, AAALAC as well as basic regulatory (zoning, IBC, NFPA) and statutory (ADA) requirements.

Recognizing the challenging environment for the drug development and manufacturing and the competitive environment in the industry, Jacobs/Wyper focuses with its clients on issues that will keep them competitive in the future – on facilities that are safe, secure, productive and compliant, that encourage collaboration and innovation, that conserve energy and create a healthy environment, and that meet the budget and schedule demands of the organization. With 30 years behind us and a knowledge base gleaned from the best organizations in the industry, we can apply a deep understanding of emerging trends, technologies and issues to a future that rewards excellence in all aspects of the industry.

Client List

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

Aviron

Baxter Healthcare

Bayer Healthcare

BD Diagnostics

Cephalon, Inc.

CEVA Biomune

DaVita

Elan Pharmaceuticals

Emisphere Technologies

EpiGenesis