DAUBENY PROJECT: NEW GREEN FRONTIER AT OXFORD SCIENCE PARK

External works have officially commenced for Project Daubeny, a transformative development at the prestigious Oxford Science Park. This project is set to reshape the park’s landscape, incorporating advanced green and blue infrastructure to foster a more sustainable and innovative environment. With Scott Brownrigg at the helm as architects, the project will establish three new lab buildings spanning a massive 450,000 sq. ft. The development also includes new exterior amenity spaces to support a vibrant and interactive environment. Set to be completed by 2026, the project will occupy one of the last remaining plots within the park, making it a landmark development for Oxford and the science and technology community.

Our efforts will focus on transforming the site to achieve a 10% biodiversity net gain, with new woodland planting, meadows, and flowering perennials. We’ll enhance and expand existing woodland, replant urban trees, and increase the canopy net gain, improving Oxford’s urban forest and reducing the heat island effect.

Our innovative approach extends to Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDs), where we’re introducing attenuation basins filled with wildflowers. This initiative helps combat climate change while reducing the risk of flooding in the area. Enhancing user wellbeing by offering a mix of spaces that support both physical health and social wellbeing, we look forward to seeing how this space will support innovation while also enhancing the quality of life for those who work at and visit the park. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to shape the future of Oxford Science Park.