Advancing Translational Research
BMJ Architects refurbished the 10th Floor of Guy’s Hospital Tower for the Advanced Therapies Centre commissioned by King’s College London, creating a specialist research environment that brings together advanced laboratory technologies, scientific expertise and collaborative working spaces within a single facility. Developed for the NIHR GSTT Biomedical Research Centre, the project provides the infrastructure needed to support leading translational research, helping bridge the gap between scientific discovery and improved patient care.
Laboratories Designed for Flexibility
The vision for the project was to create a flexible and future-focused facility capable of supporting some of the most advanced research programmes across genomics, cell biology and precision medicine. Working within an existing building, BMJ carefully balanced complex technical requirements with the need to create adaptable environments that can respond to evolving technologies, research priorities and future growth.
Concept and Strategy
At the heart of the Centre are a number of specialist core facilities that provide researchers with access to state-of-the-art technologies and expert support. The Advanced Cytometry Platform delivers flow cytometry, cell sorting and mass cytometry capabilities that support translational and clinical research across a wide range of disease areas. Alongside this, the Genomics Platform provides advanced genomic, transcriptomic and single-cell research services, enabling researchers to explore disease mechanisms, identify potential therapeutic targets and develop new approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
These specialist capabilities are supported by flexible laboratory environments, tissue culture facilities, freezer rooms, storage areas and laboratory support spaces. The facility also incorporates CLII+ laboratories, providing enhanced containment environments for specialist biomedical research. Office accommodation, meeting facilities and collaboration spaces are integrated throughout the building, helping bring together researchers, clinicians and industry partners within a connected and collaborative setting.
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Future-Ready Research Environment
Designed for long-term adaptability, the Advanced Therapies Centre provides a future-ready platform for scientific innovation. By bringing together advanced research infrastructure, specialist technologies and collaborative environments within a single facility, the project strengthens King’s College London’s translational research capabilities, and their partnership with GSTT, while supporting the next generation of advances in healthcare, biomedical science and precision medicine.
