CARL ZEISS MEDITEC LA ROCHELLE, FRANCE

Design and construction of a 14,300 sqm medical device manufacturing facility featuring 5 cleanrooms

Context

Carl Zeiss Meditec is the French subsidiary of the historic German company Carl Zeiss AG, founded in 1846 in Jena and a global leader in optical and optoelectronic technologies. GSE’s project in La Rochelle involved the construction of a manufacturing facility for medical devices, specifically intraocular simulators for cataract treatment. The project was designed to support the development of new products, increase local production capacity, and automate process lines, in full compliance with environmental standards.

Challenges

Expansion of production capacity and development of new products.
Early planning of cleanroom availability.
Compliance with architectural, technical, and functional requirements.
Flexibility in cleanroom space configuration.
Optimization of personnel and equipment flows.
Compliance with vibration criteria for precision equipment (VC-A).

Details of the project

• 13,000 sqm site in a high-density area, featuring a 14,300 sqm building spread over 4 levels for production and technical activities, 2 levels for logistics, and 3 levels for offices.
• Project developed from scratch using BIM methodology.

Distinctive features

• Full co-design from the earliest project stages.
• High-performance and flexible HVAC, fluids, and electrical systems for ISO 7 and ISO 8 cleanrooms.
• GSE sustainable development program.
• 18-meter-high production area across 4 levels.
• Office interior design fully managed by GSE.