Converting Workflows Into Lab Layouts: The True Value of Test Fits

A laboratory’s success depends on how well its space supports scientific work. Designing or relocating a lab isn’t just about placing benches and equipment—it’s about creating a functional, efficient environment where workflows, instrumentation, and people operate seamlessly.



Test fit planning bridges the gap between science and design, translating methods into layouts that work from day one.

How Lab Test Fits Translate Workflows Into Functional Designs

Every laboratory operates differently, with unique spatial and technical requirements. A test fit ensures those practices align with the placement of instrumentation, utilities, and storage. Key considerations include:

• How scientists move through the lab during daily tasks
• Where equipment must sit in relation to power, ventilation, and gas connections
• How peripherals and storage integrate into the space without interrupting work
• Clearances and service access that keep operations running smoothly

Without this level of planning, inefficiencies quickly emerge. Instruments may be crowded, storage inadequate, and researchers forced to adapt to a poorly conceived space. A thorough test fit prevents these issues by matching room layout to scientific needs.

Why Lab Test Fit Planning Prevents Inefficiency and Costly Redesigns

At Overbrook Support Services, every test fit goes far beyond drafting plans. We ensure that the lab’s scientific goals and equipment drive layout decisions. By turning scientific activity into functional space, clients avoid expensive redesigns, create ergonomic environments, and protect their long-term investment.

How Overbrook Uses Test Fits to Align Layouts With Future Lab Needs 

Our test fit process starts by aligning with the lab’s current and future needs. We then create layouts that maximize workflow efficiency, maintain safety through proper clearances, and provide room for growth. The outcome is a laboratory designed for uninterrupted, high-performance science.

The true value of a lab test fit is its ability to align workflows with functional space. Overbrook Support Services helps companies avoid costly redesigns by transforming complex requirements into clear, practical layouts that keep laboratories efficient, safe, and ready to perform from the outset.