Mentor Corporation, a leading supplier of products for the aesthetic medicine market, has been continually expanding their manufacturing and developing capabilities through the
years. A 37,000 square foot manufacturing and research facility in Madison, WI stands as the newest addition to their impressive facilities. This laboratory/office building is LEED certificatied.

Throughout the building a sense of transparency was achieved to not only maximize views and daylighting throughout, but also to allow a sense of visibility to the interplay of materials, surfaces and planes. In the lobby, a beautiful custom floor pattern in 3 shades of bamboo further develops these architectural cues, directing traffic through its design while providing warmth to the otherwise cool and calm color palette. On the second floor, a bridge connecting the highly visible manufacturing facilities and the conferencing spaces brings a sense of scale to the grand lobby, and continues the floor pattern found below.

In efforts to maintain healthy indoor air quality, copy machines have been located in segregated areas with separate outside exhaust; permanent walk-off systems have been provided at all entryways to prevent dirt and other particulates from entering the building. Low-emitting adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings, carpet systems and wood composites have been used. Flexible mechanical and electrical systems were designed to allow comfort for employees while exceeding energy efficiency requirements.

The Mentor Biologics facility serves as an outstanding example of design full of style and function while enhancing the health and comfort of employees and visitors, and reducing the environmental impact of building construction and site development.

Awards and Recognition
2009 InBusiness Magazine Commercial Design Awards, Best Green-Built Project
2008 American Society of Interior Designers, Gold Award for Sustainable Design
LEED Certification