Laboratory design

Maria Dohadwala Architect Inc. is a California-licensed architectural practice specializing in laboratory planning and programming for science and technology facilities. We serve academic, research, and industrial clients by transforming stakeholder requirements into precise, code-compliant planning documents that drive effective lab design and functionality.

Our comprehensive services include:

  • Existing conditions assessments
  • User group engagement and program confirmation
  • Detailed room data sheets and equipment & utility planning
  • Adjacency and workflow diagramming
  • Test-fit options tailored to budget, schedule, and operational needs

We collaborate closely with Owners, Architects of Record, and MEP/FP consultants to ensure that laboratory function, safety, and maintainability are prioritized from early design stages through project completion. As a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), our firm demonstrates a commitment to diversity and excellence.

Representative projects reflecting the Principal’s extensive experience—including work at prior firms—include:

  • Stanford, CA: Otolaryngology Laboratory; vivarium facilities.*
  • Santa Cruz, CA (3,000 SF): Warm shell for semiconductor thin-film and other labs.*
  • Menlo Park, CA (11,000 SF): Addition and remodel of machine shop and office spaces.*
  • Crime Lab, Santa Cruz, CA (1,200 SF): Construction administration.*
  • Biotech Startup, Redwood City, CA (~75,000 SF): Two-phase delivery across three buildings including temporary lab suites and vivarium.*
  • Carbon Capture Company, Alameda, CA (28,000 SF): Pilot plant and R&D facility with offices, amenities, and outdoor storage.*
  • South San Francisco, CA (12,000 SF): Lab suite planning including labs, support spaces, offices, and conferencing.*
  • Quality Control Labs, Oceanside, CA (4,000 SF): Concept to design development lab planning across multiple buildings within cGMP facilities.*
  • cGMP Warehouse Conversion, Novato, CA (18,500 SF): Concept planning for warehouse to cGMP warehouse conversion with specialized storage.*
  • R&D Facility Conversion, Irvine, CA (62,000 SF): Phased construction administration for manufacturing-to-R&D laboratory conversions.*
  • Grade C Media Prep Room, Bothell, WA (450 SF): Concept design through permit-ready drawings within operating cGMP manufacturing.*
  • Partswasher Replacement, Fremont, CA (800 SF): Permitting and construction administration for Grade C phased replacement.*
  • Freezer Relocation, Oceanside, CA (20 units): Permitting coordination in a high-pile storage warehouse.*

(* Projects are completed while at previous firms. Client names are withheld due to confidentiality agreements.)

Create a realistic high-resolution photo of a modern laboratory space, featuring sleek workstations and advanced scientific equipment. The focus should be on a single bright, well-organized lab bench with high-tech instruments and neatly arranged lab supplies. The background should be a clean, open laboratory with large windows allowing natural light to illuminate the space, emphasizing a professional and innovative atmosphere. The color scheme should align with rgb(226, 1, 1) for accents.

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