Unit 440, Cambridge Science Park

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Establishing a sense of place within the landscape of Cambridge Science Park, Unit 440 will be a highly efficient lab-enabled building for Trinity College, Cambridge. Anchoring the western side of the park; its distinctive facade of fins provides solar shading with roof PV panels contributing to on site renewable energy provision. An internal courtyard garden sits at the heart of the building; visible from the flexible internal spaces, it looks out to the parkland setting beyond. As the city strengthens its presence as a hub for life sciences and innovation, Unit 440, having now received planning consent, offers a sensitive and adaptable solution in a uniquely Cambridge way.

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On approach. A veil of shading fins define the building's distinctive facade, sitting comfortably within the wider landscape of Cambridge Science Park.

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Context

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The innovative low carbon design will deliver 11,000 sqm of flexible and efficient commercial and research space.

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A direct connection is established between the park to the south and a courtyard at the centre of the building, to which the workspaces overlook.

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The high-performance envelope and facade fins optimise the orientation of the building, taking advantage of solar gain and managing overheating.

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Designed with collaboration and innovation in mind, the flexible workplaces will suit tenants in R&D, tech and life sciences.

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Unit 440 gives form to Cambridge Science Park's future vision.

City
Cambridge, UK
Uses
Workplace, Life Sciences
Client
Trinity College, Cambridge
Status
Current
Size
13,100 sqm
Environmental credentials
Targeting BREEAM Outstanding, Passivhaus (pilot scheme), EPC A, WELL Ready, Nabers 5* (office areas)
Collaborators
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Structure and Civils: Webb Yates

MEP: Buro Happold

Sustainability and Passivhaus: Buro Happold

Facade: Buro Happold

Landscape: Allies and Morrison

Acoustics: Sandy Brown

Fire: The Fire Surgery

Transport: KMC

Cost: CB3

Planning: Sphere 25

BIM: Allies and Morrison

Project management: Bidwells