The Paper Yard

						
							Client						

							British Land

						
							Solution						

							Temporary

						
							Project						

							Laboratory Space

Brief

Following COVID-19 and the UK’s initiative and action of producing the AstraZeneca vaccine, the UK government has pushed for increased investment in life sciences. Created by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the new Science and Technology Framework aids to action the best infrastructure for researchers, ensuring the UK draws in passionate talent and further investment.

The Paper Yard – which is part of British Land’s £3.6 billion redevelopment vision for Canada Water – has responded to this need, providing the community with a 2,800m2 development to minimise the shortage of UK lab spaces, all while supporting industry growth.

Completed in June 2023 after a rapid nine-month programme, the new space has accommodated a range of complex scientific requirements within an environment that encourages interaction and collaboration.

By investing £15 million in The Paper Yard, British Land has supported UK life sciences at Canada Water, aiding the government’s plan to become a leading science and technology country over the next decade.