Ingenza headquarters

The creation of a new state of the art Headquarters for Ingenza (a world-leading contract research, development and manufacturing organisation and technology accelerator) offers laboratory and workspace which significantly expands the company’s operational footprint. 

The relocation sees their new home in the Moubray building, originally designed by Oberlanders as a shell and core facility within Edinburgh Technopole, part of the Midlothian Science Zone. The move supports the company’s ambitious growth plan with significantly improved laboratory, workspace and ancillary facilities. 

The facility spans two floors, with the ground floor predominantly housing office space and the second floor laboratories. 

At ground level, office areas are positioned along the front façade, giving staff access to north-facing views and creating an inviting focal point for both employees and visitors. 

The reception area is designed for maximum impact, featuring a striking “swoosh” light installation that echoes the company’s logo and draws the eye from the central welcome desk toward a waiting area enriched with a plant wall and comfortable visitor seating.

Beyond reception, a multifunctional workspace provides write-up zones for laboratory teams and dedicated areas for support staff. Its open-plan layout promotes collaboration while maintaining flexibility in working styles. Enclosed offices and meeting rooms accommodate client-facing teams and those who require privacy, alongside a boardroom and a large meeting room that offer versatile options for gatherings of various sizes.

Materials and colour choices reflect the brand identity throughout, with bold accents introduced in key areas—such as the boardroom—to create a sense of arrival and visual interest. The boardroom also incorporates a low-maintenance biophilic moss feature, nodding to the company’s sustainable practices. Feature lighting is used in the boardroom and other meeting rooms to delineate zones and add visual appeal within more intimate spaces.

These natural elements continue in timber finishes, complemented by a modern sleek ‘slatted’ design.

Most scientific work takes place on the second floor. Upon arrival, employees enter a reception area that leads directly into a laboratory coat room, preparing them for their work upstairs.

The laboratories are organized by function, with equipment grouped according to need. This layout allows teams to focus on specialist research within defined areas. 

Corridor windows use black frames, and doors are painted black to create a cohesive visual identity. Chemical safety showers are highlighted in blue, reflecting both the company’s branding and the association with water.

To make science visible, corridors include viewing windows that allow visitors to observe activity without entering or disrupting the work. The laboratories also maintain a connection to the outdoors through ample natural light and views of surrounding nature.