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SME SciTech businesses and innovation start-ups are increasingly setting up within city-scale science ecosystems to take advantage of information and data from larger enterprises in their proximity. But as demand for lab and office space currently outweighs supply, a lack of specialised, multifunctioning buildings limits options for start-ups.
The solution is clear – to design and build facilities that provide multiple requirements for multiple tenants with inbuilt AI, flexible enough to cater for an unknown end-user.
We have created an animation, Design for Speculative Science, to illustrate how a capable and adaptable base build laboratory space can act as the integrated base structure on which to dock modular add-ons to accommodate diverse occupiers. Starting with an efficient grid, it demonstrates how the positioning of cores and careful zoning can ensure flexibility, enabling start-ups to scaleup and undertake more demanding science in situ rather than relocate.
Keith is head of science, research and technology. He has significant experience designing and delivering large, complex science projects with a focus on the briefing process, espousing collaborative working.
Christoph is an architect and principal in the Glasgow studio.
Clare is an experienced BDP Building Services Director specialising in laboratories, complex facilities and buildings for learning and research.
John is a principal and leads our civil and structural engineering group across the practice.
Robert is a principal and he leads our environmental design and building services team in Manchester.
Sue was appointed Chair for our North Region in 2019 and is responsible for guiding the strategy for our Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds, and Liverpool studios. She is also Global Head for Education, having designed and delivered some of our most innovative and award winning education projects.
Philip co-manages our civil and structural engineering team in Manchester.
Nigel’s experience includes a particular focus in interior planning, strategy and design for the life sciences and higher education sectors.
Michelle is an architect and the Director of Innovation in the Toronto Studio.
Ged is a principal who leads the architect profession group in our Manchester studio.
Svetlana leads the education team in the Birmingham studio.
Jeremy is an architect and principal and heads our Singapore and New Delhi studios.
Craig is an architect director and heads our Abu Dhabi studio.
Peter leads the Shanghai studio. He has a deep understanding of the commercial and technical aspects of large complex projects and has extensive experience as an international architect.
Akshay is a principal, leading the Bristol Studio and the Education and Workplace sectors for the region.