Project of the Year
Sheppard Robson
Set within the rural landscape of Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, this new technology campus is shaped around TTP’s values of non-hierarchical, collaborative working.At the intersection of science, engineering and business, the campus is moulded to the ethos of TTP and its passion for invention. From the briefing process emerged an innovative approach to bring together labs and offices in totally new ways.The design evolved into three buildings, each addressing a specific part of the brief: the Exchange (a social place to decompress, relax, and collaborate), the Hive (a mix of office and labs), and the Tech Barn (for large-scale science projects).
Jestico + Whiles
The Cavendish Laboratory has been at the forefront of physics research for over 150 years, home to numerous ground-breaking discoveries, including the electron, the neutron, and the structure of DNA. Its new home, the Ray Dolby Centre, sets the stage for a new era of scientific innovation. Spanning 32,900m² across five floors, the highly technical research and learning facility is equipped with laboratories, workshops, cleanrooms, offices, and collaborative spaces, all tailored to support a diverse array of physics research.
Oxford University Development
The Begbroke Science Buildings exemplify excellence in design, sustainability and community impact. Delivered on time and within budget, they feature flexible, state-of-the-art spaces fostering innovation and collaboration. The project achieved BREEAM Excellent and PassivHaus standards, significantly reducing carbon emissions while integrating sustainable solutions like PV arrays and rainwater gardens. With a strong focus on local engagement, the project generated nearly £6 million in social value largely overseen by contactor Mace Group, supported local employment, and contributed to the community.
Scott Brownrigg
1000 Discovery Drive is a pioneering development within the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, setting a new benchmark for life sciences infrastructure in the UK. Designed with flexibility, sustainability, and innovation at its core, this 107,027 sq ft facility seamlessly integrates laboratory and office spaces to meet the evolving needs of the life sciences sector. What sets 1000 Discovery Drive apart is its holistic approach to excellence—balancing technical performance, environmental responsibility, and social value. Providing a state-of-the-art environment for groundbreaking research, the project has already generated approximately 260 skilled jobs and significantly contributes to the UK’s global leadership in life sciences.
IHP / VINCI Building
This is a multi-stakeholder transformational project for our client, The Christie, in partnership with the University of Manchester and Cancer Research UK, who will occupy the facility. The nine-storey concrete frame structure with a 9 metre deep basement level accommodates 26,000m² of state-of-the art biomedical research laboratories, consultant workspace, offices and collaborative spaces for some 1,400 staff. Delivered within the heart of the Christie Hospital estate the extremely constrained footprint was bound by live clinical departments, critical infrastructure running through and around the site and surrounding residences.
