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316 Cambridge Science Park

Client
Trinity College, Cambridge

Size
22,000 sq ft

Location
Cambridge

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As part of a broader commitment to deliver world-class infrastructure across Cambridge Science Park, Trinity College appointed Bidwells to lead the retrofit of 316, a 1990s office building no longer fit for the demands of modern science and technology occupiers.

The project forms a key element of the wider regeneration of the Park’s Phase 1 estate, creating high-performance laboratory and office space that responds to the evolving needs of Cambridge’s knowledge economy. Designed to attract scaling science and tech businesses, 316 now provides 21,635 sq ft of adaptable space in a contemporary, tenant-ready format.

Working in partnership with Coel, Bidwells retained the building’s existing superstructure and delivered a full internal reconfiguration and external upgrade. The result is a high-specification facility comprising eight CL2 containment laboratories, open-plan Cat A office accommodation and shared amenities that promote occupier wellbeing and collaboration.

A new double-height reception offers a welcoming entrance experience, while modernised circulation routes, shower facilities and secure cycle storage reflect the priorities of today’s workplace. The building has been designed for multi-tenant occupancy, with flexible suites starting from 8,115 sq ft, supported by VRF systems, suspended ceilings and raised access floors to meet technical and operational requirements.

Externally, the façade was reimagined with curtain walling and operable glazing to enhance both the building’s appearance and its environmental performance. The surrounding landscape was redesigned to improve accessibility and deliver biodiversity net gain, introducing new planting and outdoor breakout areas that encourage movement and engagement.

Delivered on time and to budget, the retrofit ensures that 316 Cambridge Science Park now meets the high standards expected of one of Europe’s leading science and technology campuses. It stands as a clear example of how existing assets can be successfully repositioned to support the region’s fast-growing innovation sector, both now and in the future.