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Elevate Quarter, Stevenage
Positioned beside GSK’s Stevenage hub, this 33-acre life sciences campus pioneers flexible, sustainable design for global biotech demand. Phase 1 delivers key infrastructure and R&D buildings with advanced SuDS for resilient, eco-conscious development. A bold leap in scientific innovation, engineered to evolve with the breakthroughs it will empower.
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Project Overview
The project involves the development of a renowned global research and development (R&D) life sciences campus aimed at meeting the growing demand for state-of-the-art commercial and laboratory space, from emerging and established life science firms.
The site is located north of the existing GSK R&D in Stevenage spread over 33 acres. The project would deliver a mix of low to medium rise multi-storey buildings and diverse landscape spread across the campus with key design emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and specific end user requirements.
The project masterplan consists of a phased approach across the site to construct 15 R&D buildings, 3 Multi-storey Car parks, a Central Hub building and a central Utility Building and Energy Hub (Substation). The current plan is to subdivide these into 3 phases with the Phase 1 consisting of the site wide masterplan with associated landscape and civil works, 2 R&D buildings, 1 Car Park and the Substation.
The Challenge
To deliver a flexible, future-ready life sciences campus with low- to mid-rise multi-storey buildings that meet cutting-edge R&D needs while placing sustainability, climate resilience, and user-centric design at the forefront. The site also required careful civil planning due to its scale, phased development, and infrastructure demands.
Our Solution
Implemented a comprehensive Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) strategy that incorporates soakaways and infiltration devices to naturally manage surface water runoff. This low-impact, sustainable approach reduces flood risk, improves water quality, and supports the project’s environmental goals. The solution was integrated into the phased masterplan to ensure long-term adaptability and minimal ecological disruption across all stages.
Key Points
• Carbon Reduction
• Sloping site
• Aiming for BREEAM Excellence
• Health & Wellbeing
• Phased Development
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Insite
Learn MoreCurtins’ bespoke Insight service helps clients maintain the structural safety of existing buildings and confidently plan for their forward use
Foursite
Learn MoreOur innovative approach to due diligence, pre-planning and other development services.
Ecofurbishment
Learn MoreOur economical remodelling of existing buildings to ensure they can reused or retrofitted in a sustainable, continuous loop.
Masterplanning
Learn MoreStrategically delivering city masterplans and phased developments
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