Adaptive Design and Ecological Coordination for Flexible Office and Lab Development
The Oxford Science Park
Plot 27
The Plot 27 project at Minchery Farm is a strategic continuation of the design principles developed for previous developments at The Oxford Science Park, aiming to deliver approximately 90,000 sq ft of flexible office and laboratory space with a 25:75 split. Following the halt of Plot 18’s development due to a new long lease agreement, the design was adapted and transferred to Plot 27. The project is currently in planning, following an options analysis to determine the most efficient layout for the massing while addressing various site-specific challenges.
We were appointed as Project Manager, leveraging our prior experience on previous schemes for the client to streamline the design and delivery processes for Plot 27. By retaining the same project teams for Thames Water and Plot 27, coordination and planning have been more cohesive, reducing costs and time.
Key challenges include ecological and heritage concerns, such as a sycamore tree with potential bat roosts, the presence of a Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC), and archaeological constraints. Additionally, the project must address access limitations due to SLINC, floodplain proximity, and the need for environmental impact assessments.
We also facilitated key interfaces, including coordination with the Thames Water Pumping Station project and engagement with local authorities to ensure smooth planning and delivery.
Plot 27
The Plot 27 project at Minchery Farm is a strategic continuation of the design principles developed for previous developments at The Oxford Science Park, aiming to deliver approximately 90,000 sq ft of flexible office and laboratory space with a 25:75 split. Following the halt of Plot 18’s development due to a new long lease agreement, the design was adapted and transferred to Plot 27. The project is currently in planning, following an options analysis to determine the most efficient layout for the massing while addressing various site-specific challenges.
We were appointed as Project Manager, leveraging our prior experience on previous schemes for the client to streamline the design and delivery processes for Plot 27. By retaining the same project teams for Thames Water and Plot 27, coordination and planning have been more cohesive, reducing costs and time.
Key challenges include ecological and heritage concerns, such as a sycamore tree with potential bat roosts, the presence of a Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC), and archaeological constraints. Additionally, the project must address access limitations due to SLINC, floodplain proximity, and the need for environmental impact assessments.
We also facilitated key interfaces, including coordination with the Thames Water Pumping Station project and engagement with local authorities to ensure smooth planning and delivery.