Construction is due to finalise in Q1 2025 on Nebula, a €46.8m research and development scheme at 190–192 Park Drive, Milton Park. The finishing touches on external cladding and internal fit-outs now underway, the development will offer c. 7,432m2 of research and development workspace for startups and companies across science, technology or advanced engineering industries.
Featuring sustainably sourced glue-laminated timber (glulam) beams in lieu of steel, the timelapse shows the scale of Nebula’s structural frames. With Nebula targeting a BREEAM Excellent rating, the installation has helped to significantly reduce the project's embodied carbon. Construction is delivered by Barnwood.
The 8m internal height and 5m openings for large-scale laboratory or plant equipment provide space to grow for a diverse range of companies, including those working in the UK’s space industry. The plans for Nebula were delivered under Milton Park’s Local Development Order (LDO), which, through a partnership with the Vale of White Horse District Council, simplifies the planning process to just 10 days.
Tom Booker, Commercial Manager at MEPC Milton Park, said: “With Nebula nearing completion, there has been strong demand and we will shortly be announcing the first letting to a well-known international brand. We’re also in discussions with existing Milton Park occupiers looking to expand operations. Not only are they attracted to Nebula’s flexible space, sustainable features and high-quality materials, but also the wider benefits of being based at the Park.”
Working alongside Milton Park and Barnwood Limited as part of the project team are SRA Architects, ASA Landscape Architects, Ridge & Partners LLP (BREEAM, cost management, M&E, principal design, project management), Stantec(civil and structural engineering), William Downie Associates (utilities), Cundall (carbon consultant), CBRE (letting agent) and ProVision (planning).
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