University of Oxford Biochemistry Department
Hawkins\Brown was appointed by Oxford University to masterplan the core of the Science Area looking at creating new pedestrian friendly spaces, resolving servicing and parking, and establishing the envelope for new science buildings.

Following a limited competition, Hawkins\Brown was appointed to design and construct the first phase of the development - an innovative, research based building for the Department of Biochemistry. This new building brings together European-wide researchers into Bioinformatics, Gene Cultures and Biochemistry working in a 24 hour networked environment.

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Client
Oxford University Estates Directorate
Value
First Phase £47m
Second Phase £36m

Date
Completed Autumn 2008
RIBA Award 2009
Structural Steel Design Award 2009
World Architecture Festival Award 2009 - shortlisted