05/19/2026
The buildings that cannot find traditional office tenants are not obsolete. They are mismatched. The right repositioning strategy unlocks an entirely different pool of tenants, uses, and returns.
We are the architect of record for the University of Maryland Quantum Labs Center, a 14,000 SF facility under construction in the Discovery District at College Park. Completing this fall, the center includes dedicated quantum computing labs, office spaces, and a multipurpose teaching room with infrastructure supporting four immediate and seven future quantum computing machines. It is a cornerstone of the Capital of Quantum initiative, a state and private sector collaboration targeting over $1 billion in quantum industry investment in Maryland.
We were also recently awarded a second quantum project: a 4,243 SF lab and office fit-out for a technology company, also in the Discovery District. We're working directly with UMD and tenant consultants to coordinate the complex MEP and infrastructure requirements these systems demand. Having architecture, MEP engineering, and interior design under one roof compresses schedules, eliminates coordination gaps, and keeps technically complex projects on track.
This is not a standard lab fit-out. Quantum computing facilities require precision in vibration isolation, EMI shielding, cryogenic systems support, and cleanroom adjacency planning. Our experience in SCIF and high-security facility design delivers the technical rigor that classified and sensitive research clients require.
If you have an underperforming office asset and you're exploring its potential for lab, research, or advanced technology use, we are ready to help.
