WuXi AppTec, Inc. – 4701 Master Plan + Basis of Design + Detailed Design

Precis was retained by WuXi AppTec, Inc. to develop the master plan program and basis of design for a new 150,000-sf manufacturing and laboratory facility in the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

The new building consists primarily of two floors of approximately 75,000 sf each, a single-story office/entry way, a single-story high-bay warehouse, and a single-story mechanical building. The design accommodates a full fit-out with segregated cell therapy and viral vector suites, and logistics and material management to support operation. The design layout incorporated modular construction in order to be flexible and maximize equipment efficiency with room for future expansion.

Precis provided basis of design for cGMP compliance to handle T-cell therapy and clinical-grade to commercial-scale materials to support viral vectors for cell and gene therapy; process development (PD) laboratories; analytical laboratories to support manufacturing and PD; and logistics, support, and office spaces. A preliminary building area diagram was developed and adopted in concept by WuXi AppTec.

Precis was re-engaged to perform the detailed design and provide support during construction for Phases 3 and 4.