Originally designed by Arup Associates in the 1960s, this brutalist icon has undergone a restoration and transformation into a cross-disciplinary conservation campus and a model for sustainability.
It now serves as the vibrant hub for the Cambridge Conservation Initiative, a partnership between the University of Cambridge and prominent international biodiversity conservation organizations. Additionally, it revitalizes the esteemed academic collections of the Museum of Zoology, evolving into an engaging destination for the public.
Innovative architectural interventions, both sympathetic and striking, have adapted the building for its new purpose. An ingenious sustainability strategy has resulted in a low-energy outcome while maintaining the integrity of Sir Philip Dowson's original design. Notably, the project incorporated Suncool 66/33 units provided by Pilkington UK.
- Main Contractor: Kier Construction
- Architect: Nicholas Hare
- Value: £3.0m
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