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Expanding Pharmaceutical Capacity through Smart Laboratory Design

±2,400 sqm of high-performance QC lab space designed for phased delivery and future expansion

Expanding Pharmaceutical Capacity through Smart Laboratory Design
Investment
$4.8M
Lab Space
2,400 sqm
Delivery
Multi-phase

Project overview

Expanding Pharmaceutical Capacity through Smart Laboratory Design

At LTS, we design and deliver specialist laboratory facilities that enable pharmaceutical leaders to scale safely and effectively.

Aspen Pharmacare appointed LTS to lead the design and expansion of their Small Volume Parenterals (SVP) QC laboratories in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The multi-phase project includes the creation of a brand-new Microbiology lab (Phase 1, completed) and the upcoming expansion of the Chemistry lab (Phase 2, under construction). The new facilities were designed with a process-driven approach — aligning regulatory compliance, operational flow, and future capacity into a high-performance environment for quality control.

Challenge

Existing QC facilities operating near maximum capacity. Microbiology and Chemistry departments required space, efficiency, and improved sample flow, but construction had to be phased to avoid downtime and maintain GMP compliance.

Approach

Phased design with full MEP integration. Phase 1: new Microbiology facility with parking block and delivery routes. Phase 2: refurbishing and expanding Chemistry lab with seamless transition while lab remains active.

Result

Phase 1 Microbiology lab now live and operational. Phase 2 Chemistry expansion underway. $4.8M investment delivered with zero compromise on GMP compliance or business continuity.