Aviva Investors Constructs Cambridge Life Sciences Facility

Aviva Investors is constructing the 60,000-sf Sidney Sussex Building in Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Located at the Chesterford Research Park, the 60,000-sf life sciences facility will provide 10 individual laboratory environments in an inspiring natural setting. Each fully fitted suite will include open office areas and wet lab space equipped with benches, sinks, and fume hoods, supported by a dedicated plant room located on the same level. A floor of shared conference venues will promote collaboration and exchange. Featuring a light-filled atrium, the three-story structure will allow suites to be combined to accommodate a wide range of tenant requirements.

The sustainable development will operate without the need for fossil fuels by utilizing renewable energy sources, such as rooftop photovoltaic arrays. Targeting BREEAM Excellent certification, the project was designed by BCR Infinity Architects with Glencar Construction as general contractor. The Churchmanor Estates Company is the developer and construction manager for the project, which is slated for completion in October of 2025. The Chesterford Research Park is expected to increase its capacity to approximately one million sf, of which approximately 350,000 sf is already occupied.