Research Facilities Design
We have laboratory planning down to a science
RFD is a firm of laboratory design consultants focused exclusively on the programming and design of laboratory buildings for industry, healthcare, research, and education.
Our proven process helps owners and architectural teams develop the most appropriate, innovative, and well-integrated solutions to meet their project-specific needs in a cost-effective manner.
Located in San Diego, California, and Raleigh, North Carolina, RFD’s staff of architects, engineers, and laboratory planners work cohesively to provide seamless project management and delivery.
What's Happening
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A Place to Innovate
Step inside the Frost Center for Research and Innovation, where students and faculty from across the university come together in the process of discovery.
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Construction Progress
RFD and Steinberg Hart have been collaborating on the new San Diego County Public Health Laboratory, with completion slated for 2025.
We're looking forward to seeing this important facility come to life.
Progress is underway—take a look at the site in action.
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Lifetime Achievement Award
We are honored to congratulate W. Malcolm Barksdale on receiving the SEFA Lifetime Achievement Award, a well-deserved honor recognizing his groundbreaking contributions to the laboratory design profession. His dedication to innovation and excellence has shaped RFD and set the standard for future generations in the industry.
Please join us in celebrating this incredible achievement and the legacy Malcolm continues to build!
Testimonials
"I woke up this morning thinking what an incredible job you all did yesterday on the … presentation. In less than three MONTHS(!) you brought three YEARS(!) of gobbledygook into a cohesive set of principles enabling a $210 million effort that brings Science [at Carnegie Mellon University] into a knowable future … Wow, yesterday was incredibly impressive. Thank you all, each and every one." Ralph Horgan, Associate Vice President, Campus Design and Facility Development | Carnegie Mellon University
Latest Projects
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Buena Vista BuildingLEED, STEM, Vivarium / COMPLETED 2024Glendale Community College
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Innovation HallAcademic Research, Engineering, LEED, Maker Space, STEM / COMPLETED 2023University of Washington Bothell | Cascadia College
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Lindley Center for STEM EducationEngineering, LEED, STEM / COMPLETED 2024Santa Rosa Junior College