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University of Colorado Denver Department of Bioengineering

Aurora, Colorado
Building the Future of Prosthetics and Bioengineering

This tenant improvement project expands the University of Colorado Denver Department of Bioengineering into additional space within Bioscience 3 at the Fitzsimons Innovation Campus. The project includes four wet laboratories for principal investigators, a common laboratory incubator space, support offices, and a design studio for prosthetics research and development. MOA ARCHITECTURE designed the space to support advanced research while fostering collaboration and adaptability across multiple scientific disciplines.

Size

16,800 SF

Scope

  • Renovation
A bioengineering wet laboratory with long bench workstations, black countertops, white casework, multiple fume hoods along one wall, overhead shelving with supplies, and a wide central circulation aisle.
A bioengineering fabrication lab with wood work surfaces, open wall shelving, enclosed machining equipment, large-format fabrication machines, exposed mechanical systems overhead, and wide open floor space for prototyping activities.
Flexible Labs for a Fast-Changing Field

The design was driven by the need to create a highly flexible laboratory environment that can evolve alongside the Department’s research priorities. Recognizing the fast-changing nature of bioengineering research, MOA emphasized adaptability in lab layouts, infrastructure, and circulation patterns to accommodate a wide range of equipment and experiments. The common incubator lab encourages cross-pollination of ideas and collaboration between researchers pursuing grants, while the prosthetics design studio supports innovation at the intersection of engineering and human health.

A bioengineering laboratory with long black workbench tables, white perimeter cabinetry with glass‑front uppers, overhead shelving and task lighting, integrated power columns, resilient flooring, and large windows at the end of the room.
A bioengineering laboratory with long black workbench tables arranged in rows, integrated power columns, overhead shelving, white casework along the perimeter, multiple fume hoods on one wall, and a wide open circulation zone.
Innovation Starts With the Right Space

By thoughtfully balancing specialized and shared spaces, this project strengthens the Department of Bioengineering’s research capabilities and supports the university’s mission of advancing scientific discovery. Flexible laboratory layouts allow principal investigators to pivot quickly as research evolves, while collaborative incubator areas foster interaction and mentorship among researchers. The addition of the prosthetics design studio also enhances the department’s capacity for innovation, preparing students and faculty to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in biomedical engineering.

A bioengineering wet laboratory with long bench workstations, black countertops, white casework, multiple fume hoods along one wall, overhead shelving with supplies, and a wide central circulation aisle.
A bioengineering prototyping lab with adjustable workbenches, rolling tool cabinets, computer workstations, exposed mechanical systems overhead, and movable whiteboards.
A bioengineering fabrication lab with wood work surfaces, open wall shelving, enclosed machining equipment, large-format fabrication machines, exposed mechanical systems overhead, and wide open floor space for prototyping activities.
A bioengineering research laboratory with long bench workstations, overhead shelving, microscopes and lab instruments on black countertops, white casework, and ceiling‑mounted lighting.
A bioengineering laboratory with long black workbench tables, white perimeter cabinetry with glass‑front uppers, overhead shelving and task lighting, integrated power columns, resilient flooring, and large windows at the end of the room.
A bioengineering laboratory with long black workbench tables arranged in rows, integrated power columns, overhead shelving, white casework along the perimeter, multiple fume hoods on one wall, and a wide open circulation zone.
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