Despite their use as a controlled environment for scientific and technological research, laboratories exist in a state which works to render them as isolated and obfuscated spaces. This begs the question to be asked: How can the laboratory be improved for a continuously shifting 21st century? How can it be reimagined to inspire a more inclusive and open existence? South Korean company Medi Cloud seeks to answer this with an intervention to this narrative using a brand new concept; an open and transparent research space. By showcasing lab activity and equipment, ideas surrounding accessibility, transparency, and collectivity are reflected in the design of its laboratory. 

Medi Cloud, a gene analysis company established in 2019 provides customized medical data out of a laboratory complex in Suwon, South Korea. Medi Cloud aims to inhabit timeless design with a sophisticated and distinct style, setting it far apart from lab spaces found nearby. 

A highlight of the project includes the central equipment display room, which can be found between a public entrance hallway and research workspace. Colors have been reduced to a luminous white and silver, enabling a backdrop for research and equipment that is free of disruption. This is complimented by materials such as glass, steel, and glossy wall / floor treatments. This communicates both the aesthetic context of the interior for visitors while maintaining a functional base for researchers. These elements are heightened through the natural light provided by transparent glass strategically placed throughout the space, allowing for each corner of the laboratory to be illuminated.