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Science + Technology

Designing leading edge spaces for research and innovation

Oberlanders sector science technology 1

Forty years of sector experience means we know how to design and deliver fit for purpose solutions, by understanding the science behind the bench and challenging commerciality.

By being consistent in our approach we have accrued an extensive track record of successfully completed projects, often for repeat clients. 

Our holistic view to projects creates dynamic innovation spaces, with designs informed by data insights combined with our extensive experience. They seek to integrate people, places and technologies. Our depth of experience means we can deliver end-to-end lab design solutions that are strategically driven, be it specialist lab planning, interior fit-outs or masterplanning and
placemaking. 

2434 N32

Design Innovation

It’s our depth of experience that lets us take an influential position in design innovation across the sector, through our presence on the Board of UKSPA and membership of I2SL (International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories) who are committed to supporting transformative action to reduce carbon emissions in the science and research sector. We’re currently leading the establishment of a UK Chapter of the Institute which will be transformative to how we approach sustainable design in the sector. 

Our recent joining of the Constructing Science consortium alongside key members of the UK built environment further enhances our ability to help shape best practice design of life science buildings. 

That means working with a team who brings years of experience coupled with the latest in design thinking to shape a solution that seeks to exceed the needs of our clients and the end users.

Resied ECRC

Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre

Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre 2 RESIZED

Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre

2895 N3

London Cancer Hub, feasibility study

2547 N14

Malin House, European Marine Science Park

2547 N17

Malin House, European Marine Science Park

2501 N39 1

Life Sciences Innovation Hub

2501 N32

Life Sciences Innovation Hub

2501 N33

Life Sciences Innovation Hub

2205 N31

Kydd Building, University of Abertay

2205 N56

Kydd Building, University of Abertay

2918 N7

Science and Technology buildings are complex and sensitive. We build a detailed understanding of the technical requirements of each facility and get to the heart of the user experience through deep stakeholder engagement. Our focus and rigour has successfully delivered many projects which have enabled globally significant research and innovation.

Philip Macdonald

Managing Partner

Projects in this Sector

Philip Macdonald Managing Partner Sector Lead

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