AstraZeneca has established a new global research and development facility called The Discovery Centre (DISC) in Cambridge, UK. The Discovery Centre is at the heart of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC), part of the broader Cambridge Southern Fringe Area development. The CBC aims to become a leading biomedical research and development hub, bringing together institutions and companies from the education, healthcare, science, and research sectors. By setting up The Discovery Centre within CBC, AstraZeneca is demonstrating its commitment to being a central hub for collaboration within the Cambridge Life Science community. The DISC’s design, featuring an accessible and porous structure, symbolizes this commitment and encourages cooperation from multiple directions. ©Hufton+Crow
The Discovery Centre?s Design Concept
The latest structure has a glass disc shape with rounded corners that resemble a triangle. It gracefully mirrors the land’s contours, and its defining feature is a saw-tooth roof from East to West. This roof is strategically designed to bring ample natural light into the interior. The distinctive roof pattern extends to the facade, forming an intricate, expansive, vertical zig-zag design. The building’s overall look is marked by a floating glass disc, complete with a stepped facade and a saw-tooth roof, contributing to its unique and eye-catching appearance.
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The Discovery Centre is situated on an elevated platform. It features six ...