NXL Architects

NXL is one of Canada’s leading architectural firms for the design of complex process buildings for science, technology and manufacturing. In fact, we are the only architectural firm in Canada focused exclusively on these highly specialized facilities, giving us unparalleled expertise. We design workplaces that are easy to navigate, that promote health and wellbeing, and that encourage collaboration. With more than thirty years of experience, we have completed more than five million square feet of teaching, research, vivaria, scale up, pilot plant and manufacturing facilities incorporating all types of specialty laboratories, clean rooms, and GMP production environments. We design facilities at containment levels (CL) 1, 2 and 3, as well as all types of controlled-environment clean manufacturing facilities for pharmaceutical and biological products. Serving clients in both academic and clean-industry sectors, NXL designs from the inside out. We understand that unique processes require designs developed to control critical flows of people and materials—and that some spaces need to be connected to support teaching and collaboration, while others need to be segregated and even isolated to prevent cross-contamination. We seamlessly integrate architectural and engineering considerations in developing solutions that are efficient, safe, and timeless. In so doing, we create working environments that help our clients recruit and retain the best and brightest minds, do the best research possible, and produce the highest quality and safest products. Industries we specialize in include: Science: Research (chemistry/biology, life sciences, neuroscience, environmental, animal (vivarium), stored energy/hydrogen) Teaching Technology: GMP manufacturing Pharmaceutical – solid dosage, liquids, creams Bio-pharmaceutical, including vaccine research and production Cannabis and psychedelics Microelectronics Medical devices Food & Beverage