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We’re thrilled to be part of the transformation of the Grade 2* Listed Old Medical School in Leeds into a cutting-edge Health Tech Innovation Hub.

Scarborough Group International has appointed us to deliver this exciting project where we will sensitively reuse and repurpose this iconic building, giving it a new lease of life while celebrating its rich heritage.

The redeveloped, 75,000 sq ft building will accommodate co-working spaces, meeting rooms, event areas, offices and laboratories, enabling collaboration between start-ups, established industry leaders, academic institutions and healthcare providers.

This redevelopment marks a significant milestone for the city of Leeds, at the heart of the Innovation Arc.

The Old Medical School has a rich heritage, and our vision is to seamlessly weave in modern interventions to create an innovative facility that will foster and support a new community and ecosystem where cutting-edge health tech innovations can take place within a dramatic setting, whilst preserving and celebrating the building’s historical significance. This project is a true testament to the power of architecture to bridge past and future, in an exemplar and sustainable retrofit solution.”

Gurminder Sanghera

Director, Architecture
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Thoughtfully preserving its heritage while promoting innovation

Working alongside a fantastic team that includes Buro Happold as engineering consultant, Buttress as heritage consultant, BWF as quantity surveyor, and Zerum as planning consultant, our approach will carefully balance the preservation of the building’s architectural heritage with the introduction of modern design elements required to support advanced health tech research and collaboration.

This project is a true testament to the power of architecture to bridge past and future, in an exemplar and sustainable retrofit solution.

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With AHR’s expertise in life sciences, Buttress’s heritage sensitivity, and the trusted collaboration of Buro Happold, BWF and Zerum, we’re confident this team has the experience and capability to deliver on every aspect of this ambitious vision.

Mark Jackson

Group Development Director at Scarborough Group International

Building on expertise

We were delighted with this appointment, building on our extensive experience in designing and delivering meaningful and impactful life sciences spaces that not only support groundbreaking discoveries but also leave a lasting positive impact on society.

We’re really looking forward to progressing with this exciting project, with preparations in place to submit plans to Leeds City Council early this year.


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