Delivering much-needed lab space in the Golden Triangle

We are working with our client, British Land, to deliver their first commercial lab-enabled development in Cambridge.

Works started in summer 2023, to deliver 95,000 sq ft over three floors of much-needed office and lab space. Located on an existing green field site, the scheme can accommodate CL2 laboratories meeting the requirements of life science and technology occupiers.

We developed a project-specific brief that meets British Land’s sustainability, wellbeing, energy efficiency and technology aspirations. This includes the scheme achieving carbon net zero, a 10% biodiversity net gain and a BREEAM Excellent rating, and designing the scheme to allow 5* NABERS accreditation to be achieved.

Maintaining a tight programme has been a key objective, with British Land requiring a start on site within 12 months from completing their purchase. This included obtaining planning permission, dealing with utility easements and connections and appointing the contractor.

The project forms part of our client’s vision to both invest in innovation sectors and campuses and to increase their portfolio across the UK.