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The Francis Crick Institute, London
Kings Cross Medical Research Building, UK – design by HOK / PLP architecture
20 Apr 2016 – new photos loaded ; 7 Jun 2013
The Francis Crick Institute
Medical Research Building
Location: Kings Cross, north London, England
Design: HOK with sub-consultant PLP
HOK / PLP Architecture-Designed Francis Crick Institute Recognised As ?Lab of the Year?
The Francis Crick Institute, which opened last year in central London as one of Europe?s largest biomedical and translational research centres, has been named R&D Magazine?s 2017 Laboratory of the Year.

photo © Chris Ansell DiffusedLight Photography HOK?s London office acted as architect and ?lead designer responsible for the institute?s overall design concept, lab planning, interior design and landscape architecture. PLP Architecture collaborated with HOK, leading the project through planning and helping to shape the building?s distinctive form and striking architectural expression.

photo © Chris Ansell DiffusedLight Photography
Named after the scientist who helped discover the structure of DNA, the Francis Crick Institute represents a paradigm shift for biomedical research in the UK and the global research community. The 980,000-sq.-ft. building is home to a landmark partnership between the UK?s three largest funders of biomedical research?the Medical Research Council, Cancer Research UK...