Key Details

Overview

176-178 York Way is a proposed new Life Science and Technology building within the Knowledge Quarter in Islington, London N1.

The brownfield site will be transformed into a new ground-up 200,000 sq ft GIA science and technology building with a world-class laboratory and research space.

Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox architects, the building will include 130,000 sq ft of research and laboratory space. The scheme features highly sustainable design features and also includes 13,000 sq ft of affordable workspace, a mixed-use flexible community and events space, flexible makers’ space, and public realm enhancements.

The building is designed to adapt to changing market demand and accommodate a range of occupiers, with options to alter the proportion of laboratory and office space over time so the building is fit for the future.

Passive and active strategies have been taken to reduce the whole life carbon. These include an all-electric MEP strategy, roof-mounted solar PV, and optimised external shading to reduce operational energy, and careful material selection and structural efficiencies to reduce embodied carbon. The development is targeting Nabers 4.5+ Stars.

Public consultation was held on-site to show the redevelopment proposals in December 2023 and February 2024.

In 2024 the site contains several buildings including a warehouse, petrol station forecourt, and former rental car business.