“ Chesterford stood out due to its location within the cluster , convenient access to major road , rail and air routes and proximity to some of the biggest pharma players in the industry .” Yichen Shi , CEO , Axol Bioscience
The Robinson Building
by extensive green landscaping , allowing it to sit unobtrusively within the Park ’ s naturally beautiful surroundings . The design of the building is synonymous with the contemporary styling consistently adopted at Chesterford , where every bespoke build is designed to suit its particular location within the 250 acre parkland site , whilst staying true to the very specific internal functions required of R & D buildings . Both external and internal finishes favour natural materials and tones as a foil to the landscaped surroundings .
The Robinson Building unites the majority of Charles River Laboratories ’ drug discovery groups , affording the organisation a unique position amongst drug discovery contract research organisations for the support of integrated projects .
Flexible and scaleable The diverse nature of the current buildings at Chesterford Research Park , from bespoke laboratory spaces such as the Robinson Building , to the smaller individual office suites of the Mansion House , has created a Park that can truly offer flexibility and scalability of space for companies of all sizes , with smaller R & D companies fairing particularly well alongside the major players in the industry .
The Science Village building at Chesterford continues the tradition of innovative development . Providing the ideal HQ for both established and start-up companies which need flexible , high quality and prestigious self-contained accommodation , Science Village offers individual R & D suites ranging from 1,515 sq ft to 1,993 sq ft , plus excellent scalability by combining spaces for larger occupation . The fully fitted accommodation , features an open plan write up / admin area , plus a self-contained single office / meeting room , with each suite supported by its own independent , dedicated external plant area . Extensive facilities that provide current tenants such as Axol Bioscience , Diagnostics for the Real World and Isomerase the space from which to develop the next generation of scientific discoveries .
This flexibility of approach is further illustrated by the inspired refurbishment of the stunning Victorian Mansion House building . The number and varying size of the individual rooms ideally meets the needs of companies in the SME and start-up sectors and this space is always popular .
An Inspirational , Productive Environment A supportive and nurturing environment attracts the right businesses , helps occupiers to recruit the best people and facilitates really
The Nucleus central facilities building terrace
productive networking . Understanding this has influenced the development of the Park in many ways . A key element was the construction of The Nucleus , a 22,000 sq ft central facilities building which has transformed the Park community . Tenants benefit from top quality meeting and conference facilities , plus a café bar , restaurant and state-of-the-art fitness centre . There is also a useful cash machine .
Designed with extensive use of glass throughout , The Nucleus is full of natural light enhancing the open feel of the space . All sizes of meetings and conferences can be accommodated , from groups of 12 up to 200 people . Wi-Fi is available throughout the building and each meeting room and conference space has high quality audiovisual equipment . Breakout space with wonderful views is available for coffee or informal discussions .
The Nucleus restaurant , in a relaxing , modern environment , boasts an extensive selection of hot and cold food to suit everyone ’ s tastes and attracts both occupiers and visitors on a daily basis . On warmer days , diners can eat alfresco on the terrace surrounded by the attractive green landscaping , or if choosing to remain inside , can also enjoy a range of hot and cold beverages in the café next to the restaurant .
The Nucleus is also home to a fully air-conditioned health and fitness centre . Managed by experienced fitness professionals it offers the latest cardiovascular and resistance machines and a popular freeweights area . There are also a number of daily classes available .
Chesterford Research Park is a location truly designed for discovery . High quality R & D space , set in tranquil and beautiful parkland with superb amenities on site and 24-hour security . Everything a team needs to innovate , share ideas , network with peers and deliver truly outstanding science .
Current occupiers include :
Axol Bioscience Charles River Laboratories Cellcentric Diagnostics for the Real World Illumina Inc Isogenica Ltd Isomerase Oncologica UKSPA Xenovium
www . chesterfordresearchpark . com
76 UKSPA Directory 2016 / 17 Full Member • England