Laboratories

Our approach is rooted in the scientific method itself: systematic, thorough, and proven.

At Mead & Hunt, we understand the unique requirements of each laboratory type and deliver tailored solutions that enhance research capabilities and scientific innovation. Across all lab environments, our trusted laboratory designers prioritize safety, efficiency, durability, and energy savings to optimize research and advance science. 

Our integrated team of engineers, architects, and planners brings excellence to your laboratory design needs. To provide a seamless experience from concept to completion, our in-house team removes traditional handoffs and barriers, resulting in safer designs and smoother project delivery for laboratories needing critical upgrades.

Federal Laboratories

Water Laboratories

Testing Laboratories

Higher Education Laboratories

Public / Institutional Laboratories

Industrial Laboratories

Food & Beverage QA/QC and Testing Laboratories

Medical Laboratories

Federal Laboratories

As laboratory designers, we meticulously plan and design federal labs to prioritize safety and durability optimizing workflow and energy use for mission-critical research. We bring integrity and exceptional client service to every project, providing the reliable, cutting-edge facilities vital for national initiatives.

Water Laboratories

We expertly design water laboratories for workflow efficiency, safety, and energy savings, providing durable and easy-to-update spaces for crucial analysis. Our designs are built on our integrity and exceptional client service, ensuring the highest standards for facilities across the USA.

Testing Laboratories

Our expertise as laboratory designers means we create testing labs that are safe, durable, and easy to update, with optimized workflow and energy usage for precise results. Our commitment to client service and integrity ensures you receive reliable, high-quality analytical environments designed to meet your specific accreditation needs.

Higher Education Laboratories

As laboratory designers, we create higher education lab facilities that empower student discovery and learning. Our designs prioritize optimal workflow, safety, and energy efficiency, delivering durable, easy-to-update spaces built on our commitment to integrity and exceptional client service.

Public/Institutional Laboratories

We design public institutional labs with an unwavering focus on safety and efficiency. Our designs result in durable, easy-to-update spaces essential for vital community services, all supported by our commitment to integrity and exceptional client service.

Industrial Laboratories

As leading laboratory designers, we craft industrial labs with optimized workflow and energy efficiency, creating safe, durable, and easy-to-update environments that drive innovation and quality. Our designs are backed by our exceptional client service and integrity, helping you achieve peak performance and market leadership.

Food and Beverage QA/QC and Testing Laboratories

We design food and beverage QA/QC and testing labs that ensure product safety and quality, with an emphasis on optimal workflow, safety, and energy efficiency. As your trusted laboratory designers, we deliver durable, easy-to-update environments, backed by our commitment to integrity and exceptional client service.

Medical Laboratories

As specialized laboratory designers, we create medical laboratories for peak workflow efficiency, safety, and energy savings, resulting in durable and easy-to-update environments for critical diagnostics. Our designs are built on integrity and exceptional client service, supporting superior patient care across the USA.

Our Standards

With Mead & Hunt, you have a partner committed to advancing your scientific purpose. Our solutions are tailored to your facility’s needs, allowing every laboratory we design to serve as a space for discovery and progress.

Let us help you design a lab where science flourishes and new discoveries shape the future.

We know the pain points that can hinder scientific progress:

  • Inadequate hazard mitigation systems
  • Inefficient workflows
  • Space constraints
  • Outdated bench designs
  • Complex regulatory requirements
  • Equipment integration

To address these challenges, we develop practical solutions through analysis and strategic design, balancing immediate needs with future requirements.

Our comprehensive approach starts with hazard analysis and extends to all laboratory design elements. We consider:

  • Process requirements and instrumentation needs
  • Equipment sharing and workflow optimization
  • Safety protocols and emergency systems
  • Space utilization and future flexibility
  • Regulatory compliance and best practices

We design laboratories that meet technical requirements while maximizing safety, efficiency, and functionality. Each solution is tailored to meet the specific requirements of your facility.

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Steven Andersen
AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C

National Laboratory Specialist/Senior Architect

Steven Andersen leads laboratory design for Mead & Hunt. As a seasoned laboratory planner with nearly three decades of experience as a senior architect, he is dedicated to creating transformational architecture tailored to clients’ unique needs. His focus is on crafting high-performance lab environments that adhere to all regulatory standards and prioritize safety. He thrives on solving complex design challenges creatively and developing clear workflows while providing exceptional client service.

When not spending time with his family, you can find Steven working on a house project, playing tennis, or cycling.

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Every client has a unique story. I am passionate about uncovering that story and bringing it to life within their science project.

Steven Andersen