Architects:NBBJ

Area :11000 m²

Year :2019

Photographs :Nick Guttridge

Manufacturers :  Altro, SAS International, Shaw, Domus TilesAltro

Landscape :Growth Industries

M&E :KME

Structural Engineering :Ramboll

Clients : Liberty Property Trust, Countryside Properties

Country : United Kingdom

Designed by international architecture and design firm NBBJ, Discovery Drive forms part of the second phase of Cambridge Biomedical Campus’ new globa The 100,000 sq ft laboratory and office facility is now home to over 450 Abcam staff, from all business functions - including R&D, laboratory, logistics, corporate and commercial departments.

The new building provides 75% more space, features fully flexible laboratory configurations, and has new instrumentation and technology for enhanced scientific capabilities. It has also been designed to support agile working and provide introvert and extrovert workspaces. In addition, Discovery Drive has been developed to meet global sustainability standards, enhance employee wellbeing and help protect natural resources in the environment.