Connected successfully transformed an 1,800sqm cleanroom for LivaNova's new Dandenong manufacturing facility. Our early engagement in strategy and design ensured a seamless transition from conception to construction, integrating advanced design solutions that enhanced functionality and optimized workflows. Collaborating closely with key stakeholders, including architects, engineers, and end-users, we conducted focus groups, stakeholder interviews, end-user workshops, and space utilization studies to tailor every design decision to meet LivaNova's evolving needs. This proactive approach allowed us to anticipate and address potential challenges, ensuring design assurance and coordination certainty. Our meticulous planning and early engagement significantly reduced costs and accelerated the project’s completion, resulting in a highly efficient and visually stunning cleanroom delivered on time and within budget.

LivaNova required a highly lean cleanroom laboratory to assist with the manufacture of therapeutic equipment, and we ensured that the space had an intense amount of consideration from Lean specialists to maximize ongoing efficiencies and ensure a swift return on investment. Core challenges included the pre-assembly of benches prior to a two-stage scrub down and cleanroom entry to maintain sterility throughout the installation process. The design process resulted in the adoption of the famous U-cell work laboratory layout, complete with adjustable illuminated magnifiers, overhead fisher shelves, storage trolleys, and adjustable tube trolleys with phenolic resin cored work surfaces.

The newly designed cleanroom features multi-functional areas that support various work modes, with a layout meticulously planned to streamline movement and communication, enhancing overall workflow efficiency. Ergonomic design elements, such as adjustable-height desks and strategically placed storage units, support prolonged periods of focused work, improving operational efficiency and contributing to the overall well-being and productivity of LivaNova's staff. Connected’s early involvement in strategy, design, and construction phases ensured a seamless and efficient project delivery, transforming LivaNova's cleanroom into a dynamic workspace that embodies functionality and optimised workflows.