The Oxford Science Park is expanding in the United Kingdom to provide sophisticated environments for research and discovery. Three new buildings will rise in the innovation district, which is majority owned by Oxford University's Magdalen College. Designed by Scott Brownrigg, The Daubeny Project will offer a total of 450,000 sf of leading-edge life science space supported by enhanced lab infrastructure. Dramatic colonnades on the ground floor will open onto light-filled areas for reception, interaction, and collaboration.
The sustainable project is targeting BREEAM Excellent certification and will incorporate air-source heat pumps, advanced ventilation systems, and a high-performance façade. Utilizing 100 percent renewable energy sources, the complex will be surrounded by landscaped grounds to increase biodiversity.
Mace is delivering the three-building expansion for a contract value of £184 million ($235 million). The cost consultant for the development is Turner & Townsend alinea, with Bidwells as project manager and Hoare Lea as mechanical and electrical engineer. Construction began in June of 2024 and completion is expected in 2026.
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Scott Brownrigg
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Architect
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Mace
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General Contractor
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Turner & Townsend
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Cost Consultant
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Bidwells
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Project Manager
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Hoare Lea
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ME Engineer
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