Project Brief
Client
Specac Ltd
Sector
Scientific equipment manufacturing
Project Type
Design and build fit-out
Location
Orpington, Bromley
Value
£1.5 million
Floor area
33,500 sq. ft.
Time scale
16 weeks
Key Areas
Reception
Meeting rooms
Staff breakout and canteen
Technical workspaces
Warehouse facilities
Specialist production rooms
Specac Science & Innovation Centre Fit-Out, Orpington
Specac Ltd, a leading supplier of spectroscopic equipment to academic, industrial and research organisations, appointed InterFocus to deliver a comprehensive design and build fit-out for its new Science & Innovation Centre in Orpington.
The project transformed a 33,500 sq. ft. facility into a modern workplace incorporating office accommodation, staff welfare facilities and specialist production spaces. The completed development provides a flexible, future-ready environment designed to support innovation, collaboration and operational efficiency.
Project BrieF
Specac required a flexible and efficient workspace capable of accommodating both office and manufacturing operations within a single facility. The design needed to provide a collaborative working environment for office-based teams while meeting the specialist safety, technical and operational requirements of a scientific manufacturing business.
The scope of works included the creation of open-plan office space, reception areas, meeting rooms, breakout facilities, washrooms and staff welfare areas, alongside a series of specialist manufacturing and technical workspaces to support production activities.
Scope of Works
Office environments: Designed and delivered two contemporary open-plan offices organised into departmental neighbourhoods to encourage collaboration and improve workflow. Informal meeting and breakout areas, including reading spaces, feature seating and modern teapoints, created a welcoming and productive workplace for employees and visitors alike.
Canteen and breakout area: Enhanced the spacious canteen and breakout area with bright finishes and contemporary design features.
Washrooms: Completed the washrooms with high-quality materials and integrated shower facilities to support staff wellbeing.
Specialist manufacturing environments: Subdivided the adjoining warehouse into several specialist manufacturing environments tailored to Specac’s operational requirements. These technical workspaces incorporated complex mechanical and electrical services, together with specialist extraction systems and infrastructure to support manufacturing processes, ensure operational efficiency and maintain compliance with stringent health and safety standards.
Project Outcome
The completed Science & Innovation Centre provides Specac with a modern, flexible facility that combines collaborative office accommodation with specialist manufacturing and technical workspace. By integrating workplace, welfare and production environments within a single development, it creates a high-performance environment that supports employee wellbeing, operational efficiency and long-term business growth