Kier to deliver innovative landmark lab development

Latest News Mon, Oct 3, 2022 6:17 AM

Continuing its growth in the commercial London market, Kier has been appointed by ARC to deliver Refinery, a landmark high spec lab development at ARC West London, Hammersmith, providing a new home for UK life science organisations.

The project will create 121,000 sq. ft of high spec, laboratory, research and development spaces under one roof.

Located on the Northern Embankment of the River Thames, the project will include the extension and full reconfiguration of the existing four-storey building. Its façade and roof will be replaced, two new storeys added, and a green roof will finish the look of the building.

Inside, the space will be fully redeveloped to create flexible laboratories, together with working spaces including a business lounge, design-led offices, co-working spaces, meeting rooms, restaurant and café, event studio, presentation suite and cycle facilities for 200 bicycles.

Outside, Kier will deliver external works to create a new communal park for the public that integrates with the Thames Path and links to neighbouring residential developments.

During the project, Kier will support local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the Hammersmith and Fulham Local Supply Chain Project, giving them the opportunity to tender for work on site. It will also work closely with the local council (Or London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham) to generate and promote jobs, apprenticeships, work experience and training opportunities to local people.

David McKenzie, managing director for Kier Construction, London and Southern, said: “We are delighted to be working with ARC again on this innovative project which will transform this area of the Thames near Hammersmith. We will be bringing together Kier’s extensive expertise in delivering commercial and life sciences facilities to create a development that will be a showcase for innovation and technology.”

Daniel Pagella, Senior Director for Asset Management at ARC said: “Science organisations need support to develop sustainably and efficiently. They need access to technically and commercially capable space as they grow, in an environment that will help them to attract the talent that’s critical to their success. We’ve designed ARC West London to do just that.”

Featured News

Specification news
Compact floors with a powerful punch

IVC Commercial’s compact heterogeneous vinyl floors bring the ultimate in...

Read More >>

Specification news
New report shows scale of Mayor’s affordable housing...

The Mayor of London’s Affordable Homes Programme (AHP) 2021-26 requires building to...

Read More >>

BUILDING PRODUCT LIBRARY - LATEST BROCHURES

Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra super durable case studies Brochure

Colorcoat HPS200 Ult...
By Tata Steel

Download Now >>

Confidex® Guarantee datasheet Brochure

Confidex® Guarantee...
By Tata Steel

Download Now >>

Colorcoat Prisma® colour card Brochure

Colorcoat Prisma® co...
By Tata Steel

Download Now >>

Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® colour card Brochure

Colorcoat HPS200 Ult...
By Tata Steel

Download Now >>

Amtico Bio Support Document  Brochure

Amtico Bio Support D...
By Amtico

Download Now >>

BUILDING PRODUCT DIRECTORY - LATEST PRODUCTS

PAVAFLEX
PAVAFLEX

A flexible, natural and ecological thermal insulation board based on wood fiber. PAVAFLEX is placed...

Read More >>

SOPRALENE FLAM 180 TF
SOPRALENE FLAM 180 TF

SOPRALENE FLAM 180 TF is composed of elastomer modified bitumen and a non woven polyester...

Read More >>

SOPRALENE OPTIMA C3 GmF
SOPRALENE OPTIMA C3 GmF

Membrane composed of elastomer modified bitumen and a composite polyester reinforcement. Used as an...

Read More >>

CONSTRUCTION VIDEOS - LATEST VIDEOS

Mira Vista Heatloop
Mira Vista Heatloop

Mira Showers is delighted to introduce the new Mira Vista HeatloopTM – an innovative and stylish...

Watch Now >>

Why our Canopies Last Longer
Why our Canopies Last Longer

https://www.aandslandscape.co.uk/ Find out why A&S Landscape Canopies last longer than alternatives....

Watch Now >>

Enclosed Dining Canopy - Hampton Gardens School
Enclosed Dining Canopy - Hampton Gardens School

A&S Landscape designed and installed a large enclosed, curved roof canopy for Hampton Gardens School...

Watch Now >>