Milton Keynes Set for Major Revamp with Brunel Centre Redevelopment Feb 28, 2024 Milton Keynes City Council is gearing up to endorse a transformative plan for the Brunel Centre and adjacent former retail spaces in Bletchley, envisioning a bustling hub of housing and leisure. This redevelopment of the 6.4-acre site is anticipated to incorporate high-density residential areas alongside a variety of leisure facilities, potentially embracing high-rise structures. Following […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Laing O’Rourke signs Oxford North’s Red Hall and first laboratory buildings Nov 27, 2023 Laing O’Rourke has secured the contract to deliver phase 1a of Oxford North’s £700 million new innovation district to deliver the Red Hall, and the first two laboratory buildings. Oxford North will deliver one million sq ft (92,903 sq m) of laboratory and workspaces, 480 new homes, hotel, nursery, cafes, bars, three public parks and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Cambridge Set for 125,000 sq ft Life Sciences Hub by Gen Two Nov 17, 2023 Cambridge is poised to enhance its status as a life science and biotech hub with the approval of a new 125,000 sq ft facility by Gen Two. The family-run developer, specialising in life sciences, received unanimous approval from South Cambridge District Council for the project, named ‘Alchemy’, situated on a 5.2-acre site in Fowlmere, previously […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Cambridge Embraces Housing Revitalisation with Ekin Road Estate Redevelopment Sep 22, 2023 Cambridge City Council is actively exploring opportunities to revitalise the Ekin Road Estate, potentially introducing modern housing solutions. The council has presented three promising avenues for the 122-home estate, which include essential repairs and retrofitting, partial redevelopment, and a complete site transformation. This initiative is geared towards enhancing the living standards for residents and aligning […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Green light for Oxford North’s next three advanced R&D lab buildings totalling 458k sq ft Sep 20, 2023 Detailed designs for three new, prestigious laboratory and office buildings which total 458,100 sq ft (42,549 sq m) and will be built as phase 2 of Oxford North, the new £700 million life sciences innovation district, have been resolved to be approved by Oxford City Council’s planning committee. Oxford North will deliver one million sq […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Hill Group agrees affordable homes deal with Oxford Council Sep 19, 2023 Oxford City Council has announced the acquisition of 111 much-needed affordable homes from award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group at Oxford North’s Canalside development, south of the A40. The new homes, part of the first 317 energy-efficient new homes that Hill is delivering at Canalside, will bring vital affordable housing to the Oxford market, which currently ranks […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Development Opportunity: Ekin Road Estate in Cambridge Sep 18, 2023 Cambridge City Council has identified the Ekin Road estate for potential redevelopment, presenting a unique opportunity for growth and rejuvenation in the area. The estate, which has been home to many residents for decades, was highlighted for redevelopment after a review of estates with older housing stock. Currently, three redevelopment options are on the table: […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Oxpens Development in Oxford Moves Forward with Ambitious Plans Aug 14, 2023 The Oxpens development in Oxford, designed by Hawkins Brown, is moving forward with ambitious plans for the city. The 15-acre riverside site is set to host nearly 500 homes, 500,000 sq ft of office space, and a 250-bed hotel. The developer, Oxwed, a joint venture of Nuffield College and the city council, submitted an outline […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Harwell secures £300m new funding Jun 14, 2023 Harwell Science and Innovation Campus has secured £300m of financing to help it expand and build out new laboratory, advanced manufacturing, and office space. Over the next two years Harwell will use the additional funding secured to build 440,000 sq. ft of new Laboratory and R&D buildings across the campus. The finance facility was secured […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Masterplanning team appointed for the core site Cambridge Apr 21, 2023 As joint master-developers for the 5,600 home mixed-use development in North East Cambridge, TOWN and U+I have selected a masterplanning team for the Core Site. The practice appointed to lead the project is Swedish firm Kjellander Sjöberg Architects, working alongside leading architecture practices, including Bell Phillips, Haworth Tompkins, and 5th Studio Architects, with Feilden Fowles, Nooma […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
