A pioneering biomedical research facility by Herzog and de Meuron / BDP
AstraZeneca’s Discovery Centre radically redefines the research facility, blending cutting-edge laboratories with welcoming public spaces.
Jury Comment:
“These laboratories have full-height interior glass walls so everyone can see what is going on, and yet are also highly secure. Cleverly inserted interconnecting corridors allow scientists to move from one lab to another. Beneath the ground is a deep two-storey basement where a lot of specialised equipment undoubtedly adds to the substantial overall cost required to provide a suitably state-of-the-art scientific facility.”
The countdown is on for the reveal of this year’s Stirling Prize, the biggest night in architecture. Stay tuned for the announcement of the UK’s best new building on 16 October.
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Find out more about The Discovery Centre (DISC): https://www.riba.org/explore/awards/uk-awards/regional-awards/2025/east-award-winners/the-discovery-centre-disc/
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