The refurbishment of 334 Cambridge Science Park demonstrates how existing buildings can be successfully adapted to meet the needs of modern science and technology businesses while supporting ambitious sustainability objectives. The project has created a highly efficient, future-ready workplace which combines significantly improved environmental performance with high-quality office and research and development space.
The 34,000 sq ft building has undergone extensive upgrades, including the installation of solar photovoltaic panels, energy efficient LED lighting and high-performance heating and cooling systems. Flexible workspace and enhanced shared amenities have also been introduced, creating an environment designed to support innovation, collaboration and growth.
The transformation has been recognised with a 5.5-star NABERS UK Design for Performance rating, one of the highest standards available for commercial office buildings and an independent measure of expected operational energy performance.
For Trinity College Cambridge, founder of Cambridge Science Park, the project demonstrates how investment in existing assets can support both sustainability ambitions and the evolving needs of today’s occupiers.
Jamie Trivedi Bateman, Director of Investment for Trinity College Cambridge, said:
" 334 Cambridge Science Park shows what can be achieved through thoughtful investment. The refurbishment has created high-quality space for occupiers while delivering a significant improvement in environmental performance.”
"As stewards of Cambridge Science Park, we are focused on ensuring the campus continues to evolve. That means investing in today's buildings while planning for the future through our recently submitted 30-year masterplan.”
The project was delivered by Bidwells, which acted as project manager and letting agent, bringing together expertise from across its Integrated Project Management, Building Consultancy, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Sustainability, Built Environment and Leasing teams.
Helen Newman, Executive Director, Group Sustainability at Bidwells, said: "334 Cambridge Science Park demonstrates the significant potential of refurbishment projects to deliver meaningful environmental improvements alongside commercial value. Working closely with Trinity College, we focused on creating a building which would perform strongly in operation while providing the quality, flexibility and experience that occupiers increasingly expect.”
"The result is a workplace which reflects the growing demand for sustainable, high performing buildings across the science and technology sector."
More than half of the building was under offer before completion, reflecting strong demand for high-quality workspace within Cambridge's internationally recognised innovation cluster. The building provides a mix of Grade A office and research and development accommodation, with flexible leasing options available to businesses at different stages of growth.
The refurbishment forms part of Trinity College's ongoing investment in Cambridge Science Park, where sustainability, innovation and long-term stewardship remain central to the Park's future development. This investment also supports the Park's recently submitted 30-year masterplan, which will deliver 20,000 new jobs and increase its annual economic output to more than £3 billion.
Green Building Design provided Mechanical & Electrical Services design, Peter Dann Consulting Engineers was Structural and Civil Engineering advisor and SDC Builders was the Principal Contractor for the project.
