There’s a laboratory on your street: how science is bringing discovery back to our cities

By Tim Fry 2022-11-30T07:00:00

Demand for dedicated laboratory space in the heart of communities and urban areas is growing rapidly, Arup’s Tim Fry writes

When someone is asked to picture a standard laboratory or research facility, the image that generally comes to mind is one of large, pristine white buildings set out of town in rolling hills, or dedicated “knowledge parks”, conveniently located right by a motorway. However, a combination of creative post-pandemic repurposing and considerable commercial property opportunity, coupled with the need to drive effective recruitment and retention, is beginning to challenge this concept.

The result is a new generation of scientific buildings emerging right in the heart of our towns and cities, creating new ecosystems through good connections with research hospitals and universities.

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