DECIEM's global headquarters is the adaptive reuse of a century-old warehouse transformed into a cutting-edge research facility where science and creativity converge. This renovation seamlessly integrates state-of-the-art clean room laboratories with collaborative office space, celebrating the building's industrial heritage while supporting a science-first approach to beauty innovation.
The clean room microbiology and clinical research laboratories are designed as transparent, brightly lit spaces with large windows; this openness reflects DECIEM's science-first philosophy, making product development a visible part of the company culture. Set as autonomous volumes within the historic structure, the labs maintain strict environmental controls while staying visually connected to the surrounding workspace.
In our design, the warehouse’s robust character became an asset rather than a constraint. We showcased the site-cast concrete frame and leveraged the extensive north-facing industrial glazing to flood the space with natural light. Contemporary interventions like the feature stair and converted vault meeting room create dynamic spatial relationships while respecting the building's industrial bones.
The corporate office areas demonstrate how scientific rigor and creative collaboration can coexist within a single environment.
