Addgene is a non-profit plasmid repository in the life science center of Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA. Addgene facilitates the exchange of genetic material between laboratories by offering plasmids and their associated cloning data to not-for-profit laboratories around the world.

In 2015, Avid Engineers was responsible for the design of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protections systems for Addgene’s facility at 75 Sidney Street in Cambridge, MA. The project included the renovation and expansion of existing storage space into a new Biosafety Level 2 laboratory space, as well as the distribution of process gases, vacuum and fume hoods while facilitating the adaptive reuse of any existing equipment in the existing building space in order to create their final design.