ABI-LAB 2 and 3
Providing over 100,000 SF of high-performance, affordable BSL-2 life science lab and office space to early-stage biotech companies, ABI-LAB 2 and ABI-LAB 3 anchor ABI-Lab’s growing life sciences incubator and accelerator campus.
DeSimone’s structural design helped deliver facilities that support lab flexibility, regional biotech innovation, and tenant growth.
| Client | ABI-LAB and Dacon Corporation (design-build partner) |
|---|---|
| Architect: | PDA Associates Inc. |
| Size | 103,000 SF (9,570 SM) total | ABI-LAB 2: 68,000 SF (6,317 SM) | ABI-LAB 3: 35,000 SF (3,252 SM) |
| Sustainability | Flexible lab plenums; scalable building systems; shared-use model |
| Office: | Foxborough |
| Completion: | 2018 and 2024 |
For ABI-LAB 2, a four-story, 68,000 SF facility, our engineers designed structural systems to support long-span lab bays, multiple MEP shafts, and adaptable floor plans for future tenant turnover.
We subsequently completed ABI-LAB 3, which added 35,000 SF over two floors that feature high ceilings, dedicated utility plenums to accommodate lab-specific HVAC and utilities, and ten fully equipped lab suites ranging in size from 900 to 2,500 SF.
ABI-Lab’s incubator model enables early-stage companies to scale efficiently within a shared campus environment, reducing infrastructure duplication and fostering collaboration. ABI-LAB also contributes to local workforce development through STEM scholarships and partnerships with MassBay Community College.
