A new landmark office building at Peterhouse Technology Park in Cambridge, The Optic, has been topped out by property group British Land.
Due to complete in February 2025, the building (right) will provide over 95,000 sq ft of high-spec office and lab-enabled space. The site, south east of Cambridge, aims to become a hub for science and tech businesses with flexible floorplate layouts to accommodate growing businesses. Gareth Roberts, head of development for innovation and life science at British Land, said: “Our topping out ceremony at The Optic marks a significant milestone in the development of what will be an important centre for innovation and forward-thinking in Cambridge.” The building will have 94 EV charging hubs and solar power. Other occupants at Peterhouse Technology Park include semiconductor leader, ARM plc.
Separately, the new Cambs hq of technology consultancy TTP was named best corporate workplace at the British Council of Offices' Midlands and central England regional awards. Set in Melbourn, the 110,000 sq ft campus involves three distinct, single-storey buildings shaped around collaborative working.
