The Francis Crick Institute at 20 Triton Street

Euston, London

Advancing Life Sciences in London’s Knowledge Quarter

Gensler, British Land, and the Francis Crick Institute deliver state-of-the-art lab space at 20 Triton Street, reinforcing London’s Knowledge Quarter as a world-class hub for life sciences and biotech innovation.

The Francis Crick Institute hallway and lab space

33,000-Square-Feet of Cutting-Edge Lab and Office Space
CL-2 Wet Lab Suites for Advanced Research
Central Community Hub Designed to Encourage Collaboration
Modular, Flexible Design for Evolving Research Needs
Biophilic Design Elements
Sustainability-Driven Materials, Including High-Recycled Content Finishes
Outdoor Terrace for Informal Meetings and Idea Exchange
Branding and Environmental Graphics Inspired by the Crick Institute

The Francis Crick Institute meeting rooms

As London cements its status as a global leader in life sciences, the demand for high-quality lab space is accelerating. London’s Knowledge Quarter is evolving into a thriving hub where academic research, biotech start-ups, and industry leaders converge. This shift reflects the broader demand for adaptable, high-performance environments that foster collaboration, accelerate discovery, and support the city’s growing role in tackling global health challenges.

The 33,000-square-foot lab space at 20 Triton Street offers flexible, best-in-class facilities designed to foster collaboration and accelerate biotech advancements. Featuring CL-2 wet labs, modular offices, and shared amenities, Gensler’s design integrates the Francis Crick Institute’s expertise to create a highly adaptable environment that supports cross-disciplinary innovation within London’s expanding life sciences ecosystem.

This project strengthens London’s position as a world-leading life sciences destination, offering next-generation research environments for start-ups and established companies alike. By creating a dynamic, community-driven space, the new Crick-supported lab space enhances scientific collaboration, drives investment in biotech, and supports groundbreaking advancements in global health.

The Francis Crick Institute collaboration space

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By bringing the expertise in technology and infrastructure of the world-renowned Francis Crick Institute, we are opening the door to the next generation of global life science businesses – helping them to go faster and further than ever before.

—Stephen Mayhew, Chief Business Officer, Francis Crick Institute

The Francis Crick Institute conference room with blue swivel chairs

Building Design & Construction featured the development of new Crick-supported lab space at 20 Triton Street, which Gensler’s Nathan Morgan describes as a “bold step in transforming London’s Knowledge Quarter into a global leader in life sciences.”

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