Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm with offices in Newark and Princeton, announced that construction is complete on the Pierre Fabre Laboratories U.S. headquarters, located at 500 Plaza Drive, within the mixed-use Harmon Meadow campus in Secaucus. Pierre Fabre opened its office in June 2025.
Ware Malcomb provided architecture and interior design services for the 18,934-square-foot office, which now hosts the company’s dermo-cosmetics and medical care subsidiaries.
Pierre Fabre is a global health care company that was founded in France and is now the world’s second-largest dermo-cosmetics manufacturer, as well as a global player in oncology, cell and gene therapy, rare diseases and dermatology.
The company’s Secaucus location was chosen for its strategic location, with transportation links to New York City and the broader tri-state area.
“This new office is more than just a space; it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and showcases the team’s hard work and dedication,” said Lisa Morris, president and CEO of Pierre Fabre USA in June.
“Our team worked closely with the client over several years leading up to the design and construction of their new U.S. headquarters,” said Chelsea Chamra, studio manager, interior architecture & design.
“Together, we developed and delivered a thoughtfully curated environment engineered to spark creativity and foster teamwork across all their departments.”
The open workplace configuration promotes collaboration by seamlessly blending organic forms with biophilic elements that connect people to nature.
The layout integrates a variety of functional spaces, from open offices and huddle rooms to a large communal pantry, all of which are elevated by architectural highlights such as biophilic green walls, transitional glass and large-format fabric pendant lighting.
Sustainable materials were used throughout the project, including low-embodied carbon and carbon-neutral flooring, natural wood veneer, bio-based and linoleum flooring, and low-VOC wall finishes.
General contracting services for the project were provided by Unity Construction Services, Inc., which is headquartered in Sayreville.
