HDR
Accelerating Time from Discovery to Solution
Biology-based sciences are ushering in discoveries that were unimaginable a decade ago. The facilities we design are flexible to accommodate inevitable technological, process and workflow changes. We design spaces to promote knowledge transfer essential to scientific advancement. These facilities, in turn, are used to attract and retain top-tier talent. Ultimately, our goal is to help accelerate the time from discovery to preventative, curative and transformational solutions that improve lives.
Unmatched Guidance from Lab Design Experts
We design academic, bioengineering, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and other corporate facilities that reflect a deep understanding of the full spectrum of research requirements. Whether it is a renovation, addition or new building, we bring some of the most knowledgeable lab planners and designers in the world to every endeavor. Some have spent significant time working in laboratories as trained scientists. Others have spent their entire careers planning labs and considering how changes in research should change the lab environment. We use this diverse, well-rounded expertise to design award-winning buildings that support better science and better outcomes.
Facilities & Real Estate, Lab Services, Professional Services, Strategic Consulting
- cGMP/GLP Compliance
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Teaching and Training
Facilities & Real Estate , Grants & Funding , Lab Services , Professional Services , Strategic Consulting , Teach & Training
We are a full service architecture and engineering firm with a focus on the science and advanced technologies sectors. Services include: Architecture. Architectural Engineering. Lab Programming and Planning. Branding. Data-Driven Design. Experience Design. Interiors. Landscape & Site Design. Lighting Design. Product Design. Signage & Wayfinding. Assessment. Surveying. Lifecycle Planning. Commissioning & Operations. Facility Assessment. Facility Management. Economics. Structural. Economic Evaluation & Forecasting. Regulatory & Policy Analysis. Fire & Life Safety. Risk Management Analysis. Statistics & Data Analytics. Engineering. Staff Augmentation. Instrumentation & Process Automation. Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing. Telecommunications Engineering. Cultural Resources. Sustainable Value Analysis. Environmental Sciences. Geotechnical. Ecosystem Restoration. Acoustics, Noise & Vibration. Air Quality, Climate & Greenhouse Gases. Environmental Impact Analysis. Environmental Measurements. Environmental Remediation. Fisheries Sciences. Marine & Ocean Sciences. Monitoring & Compliance. Natural Resources. Permitting & Regulatory Compliance. Finance. Data Analysis. Financial Planning. Funding Source Analysis. Grant Preparation & Support. Innovative Procurement. Project Finance. Planning & Consulting. Condition Assessment. Emergency Management. Design-Build. Equipment & Technology Planning. Functional & Space Programming. Geospatial Solutions. Project Controls. Master Planning. Operations Design. Predictive Analytics. Security. Strategic Advisory Services. Strategic Communications. Strategic Innovation. Transition & Occupancy Planning. Transportation Planning. Procurement. Urban & Regional Planning. Project Delivery. Construction Administration & Management. Construction Engineering & Inspection. Construction Management At Risk. Integrated Project Delivery. Emergency Response· General Engineering Consultant. Owner’s Representative. Program Management. Research. Progressive Design-Build. Risk Management .Public-Private Partnership. Survey & Reality Capture. Visualization & Interactive Design. Real Estate. Acquisition & Relocation. Appraisal & Review. Facility Evaluation. Project Management. Property Management. Site & Alignment Analysis. Design & Implementation. Water Institute. Title Evaluation& Lien Curative. Utility Coordination & Relocation. Institutional Review Boards. Material Testing. Instrumentation & Surveys. Net Zero Evaluations. Literature & Evidence Reviews. Sustainability & Resiliency. Context Sensitive Design. Damage Assessment & Grant Management. Design For Health & Wellness. Greenhouse Gas Management. Green Rating Systems. Restorative & Regenerative Design. Vulnerability & Reliability Assessments. Resilient, Hazard-Based Design & Hardening Practices.
Private Company
We are working On:
We are currently partnering with corporate, institutional and government clients to design and deliver life science research environments around the globe.
We are looking For:
Looking to work alongside world-renowned scientists and researchers — to develop spaces which allow them to continually discover and innovate. Reach out to Matthew Emerson: Matthew.Emerson@hdrinc.com and Som Bose at Som.bose@hdrinc.com for more information.
Member Profile
Facilities & Real Estate, Lab Services, Professional Services, Strategic Consulting
HDR

- Website www.hdrinc.com/ca
- Phone +1 (604) 687 1898
- Email receptionbc@hdrinc.com
- Address
500 – 1500 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC
V6G 2Z6 - Leadership Contact
Matthew Emerson Sector Leader, Education, Science & Advanced Technologies, Matthew.Emerson@hdrinc.com; Som Bose, Principal Planner, Som.Bose@hdrinc.com; Kim Gosteli, National Strategy/BD /Team Development, Kim.Gosteli@hdrinc.com
December 17, 2024
With Latest Grants, HDR Foundation Surpasses $11 Million Awarded
January 23, 2024
HDR Named as One of Canada’s Best Employers for Young People
January 2, 2024
HDR Appoints John Henderson as New CEO
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