Scheme in Cambridge is due to complete in late 2018

Abcam exterior

Architecture practice NBBJ has revealed its designs for a new headquarters for life-sciences research-tool firm Abcam in Cambridge.

The facility will provide 9,300 sq m of laboratory and office space at Cambridge Biomedical Campus鈥 global healthcare village, allowing Abcam to bring its three existing facilities 鈥 and 450 staff 鈥 together on a single site.

The structure, due to complete in 2018, is the first to be built as part of second phase of the campus鈥 development, masterminded by Liberty Property Trust and Countryside Properties.

The exterior of the building is characterised by distinctive gold vertical and horizontal brise soleil that reference the specialist research taking place within its walls, while expansive use of glazing allows views out to the surrounding countryside and presents a 鈥渟cience on show鈥 message.

NBBJ partner David Lewis said the building鈥檚 design reflected 鈥渢he groundbreaking research and innovation taking place鈥 at the firm. 

Abcam interior