Afton Scientific Manufacturing Facility

Client: Afton Scientific

Year Completed: 2019
Afton Scientific operates an aseptic drug manufacturing facility in Charlottesville, Virginia that offers Grade A/Class 100 processing, fill and packaging services to the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Afton Scientific commissioned FPW Architects to provide architectural and engineering services to convert a vacant rental space into corporate offices. The completed facility was to present a clean and contemporary aesthetic consistent with a leader in the pharmaceutical industry.

The existing space, a pre-engineered metal building was completely gutted and a new exterior envelope was designed, utilizing a high performance exterior mounted to the pre-engineered frame and a free-standing screen wall to conceal the existing roof slope and new mechanical equipment. Extensive use of glazing allows natural light and views to penetrate throughout the interior; and projects an image of transparency.

Interior spaces include a boardroom, staff training/break room, a CEO office, as well as formal and informal meeting spaces. Staff offices were consolidated from various locations in the existing facility into an open office space.

Extensive technical expertise combined with design capabilities makes FPW Architects uniquely qualified for projects in the Science and Research area. FPW has designed high-containment labs at the state level, as well as science and medical labs for education, healthcare and private industry. FPW understands the unique requirements of clients working in science and research fields and works to ensure each project meets the health and safety requirements of the users. Click on an image below to view images and more information about each project.

Some of our clients include:
• Afton Scientific
• Albemarle County
• Augusta Health
• Bright Spec
• City of Charlottesville
• City of Waynesboro
• Consolidated Lab Services, Division of, State of Virginia
• Dartmouth College
• Diffusion Pharmaceuticals
• George Mason University
• Governmental Services Administration (GSA)
• Longwood University
• National Institute of Health
• National Institute of Environmental Sciences
• Town of Burkeville
• Town of Chatham
• Town of Luray
• Town of Orange
• Town of Pamplin
• Town of Purceville
• University of Virginia
• University of Virginia Foundation
• Virginia Department of Transportation
• Virginia State University
• Virginia Tech University