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Microsoft Research

Cambridge

Project Details

£10m to £49.99M

New Build

Practice

Chetwoods (London) Ltd

Ground Floor Unit B , Dickens Court , 13-16 Britton Street , London , EC1M 5SX , United Kingdom

Microsoft Research headquarters at Twenty-One Station Road, Cambridge forms a key part of the CB1 Station Area regeneration, delivering a flexible, sustainable workplace. The brief required a high-performance office supporting collaboration, wellbeing and future adaptability, with efficient floorplates capable of subdivision for multiple tenancies. Environmental strategies include a high-performance envelope with deep reveals and external shading, enhanced daylight and natural ventilation, and solar thermal systems contributing to hot water demand. A central atrium and interconnected communal spaces promote interaction and visual connectivity. Designed with early tenant engagement, the building achieved BREEAM Excellent, combining workplace innovation with long-term operational and environmental performance.