MEPC has appointed Barnwood Limited to build its £40m, 80,000 sq ft Nebula research and development scheme at Milton Park.
The scheme comprises seven R&D units across three buildings ranging from 6,000 sq ft to 30,000 sq ft.
The units will feature sustainably sourced glue-laminated timber in lieu of steel to significantly reduce levels of embodied carbon and MEPC is targeting BREEAM Excellent and an EPC A rating for the scheme.
Kathryn Andrew, development manager at MEPC Milton Park, said: “We’re looking forward to working with Barnwood Limited again and the rest of the team on this stellar project, which will further regenerate and gentrify the eastern entrance to the park. Nebula forms part of our development plans and aligns closely to our 2040 Vision for the park, which will deliver flexible laboratory and office space to support 10,000 new jobs and create a 24/7 sustainable hub for innovation.
“The development will serve as a launch-pad for occupiers gravitating towards flexible, adaptable workspaces, giving them the ability to scale quickly when innovation begins to skyrocket.”
David Piper, joint managing director at Barnwood Limited, added: “Delivering projects that are sustainable and pragmatic whilst incorporating our clients’ visions is a central part of our ethos. Following on from our work on Bee House, we’re looking forward to bringing the same quality and creativity to the construction of Nebula.”
The project team includes SRA Architects, ASA Landscape Architects, Ridge & Partners LLP, Stantec, Mainer Associates, William Downie Associates and Cundall.
