Owers Warwick Architects were appointed to masterplan a large site north of Cambridge, developing it into a science and technology park focused on high-tech and mid-tech industries. The design is informed by the site’s beautiful natural features, including flat, low-lying landscapes, wetlands, scattered tree outcrops that an provide an immense sense of space and endless skies.
The plan preserves and repurposes a group of historic brick warehouses, which form the historic core of the development. These buildings will be used for manufacturing, creative industries, and support services. Alive with cafes, restaurants, and exhibition space this forms the heart of the new community.
New science and technology buildings are located west of the main access point, arranged around a purpose-built lake that serves as a central, natural feature of the site.
The proposals balance business and recreational uses, creating a thriving community to meet the growing demand for science, technology, and manufacturing spaces in the Cambridge-Oxford arc.
Life science and technology masterplan blocking
Proposed life science and technology masterplan
View into the historic quarter of the masterplan showing water and recreational spaces
Wetlands – water forms an important part of the landscape
Tree outcrops – trees structure the landscape
Masterplan integration to landscape combining water, trees and buildings
Mid tech scheme with flexible spaces
Mid tech blocking plan
Mid tech masterplan integrating flexible sheds with the historic quarter.
View across the river to existing warehouse
View along the river to access bridge
