The Canadian Blood Services Production, Distribution and Testing Facility is a purpose-built hub that supports the collection, testing, processing, and distribution of lifesaving blood products across western Canada.
Challenge
As part of Canadian Blood Services’ National Facilities Redevelopment Program, the facility needed to accommodate a range of highly specialized functions while supporting the efficient processing and distribution of time-sensitive blood donations.
Solution
We designed the facility to integrate research laboratories, production areas, warehousing, and logistics-driven distribution spaces within a single purpose-built environment. The main floor housing laboratories and production areas is clad in precast concrete panels, while a two-storey glass entrance and administration area creates a welcoming presence for staff and visitors.
Outcome
As the second-largest blood processing and distribution centre of its kind, the facility supports Canadian Blood Services’ mission to deliver lifesaving blood products to patients and hospitals across western Canada. In compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, it provides a modern, high-performance environment for critical healthcare operations.
As the second-largest blood processing and distribution centre of its kind, the facility supports the collection, testing, processing, and delivery of lifesaving blood products across western Canada.
A two-story administrative and reception area creates a welcoming environment for staff and visitors
The second largest blood processing and distribution center of its kind, the Canadian Blood Services Production, Distribution and Testing Facility is designed to be a multi-purpose hub of life-saving services for patients and hospitals across western Canada. As part of CBS’ National Facilities Redevelopment Program (NFRP II), NORR designed a purpose-built facility to meet high-demand needs.
The layout provides discreet spaces for research labs and production areas, to warehousing and logistics-powered distribution areas to streamline time-sensitive blood donations. The medical facility’s main floor, housing laboratories and production, is clad with modern, pre-cast concrete panels. A two-story, glass-lined entrance and administration area greets staff and visitors. Achieving LEED Gold certification and compliant with Good Manufacturing Processes, this medical services facility brings attention and awareness to the call for blood donations that aid in life-saving procedures every day.