The building is aiming for BREEAM Excellent. Credit: The Oxford Trust.

The Oxford Trust has officially submitted the plan for the construction of a new facility, named ‘Aspen Building’, at the Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington, Oxford, UK.  

The new facility aims to expand the laboratory and office space for science and tech startups in the region.  

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Aspen Building’s plan, submitted to Oxford City Council, is designed to meet the growing demand for grow-on laboratory space in the Headington Science Cluster. 

Spanning 12,926ft² over two floors, the Aspen Building will offer flexible CL II laboratory and office space.  

Named after the trust’s late founder Sir Martin Wood’s favourite tree, the building will support the trust’s mission in scientific discovery, research, and education. 

The Aspen Building will also feature a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) resources and preparation room to bolster the trust’s outreach to schools in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.  

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This initiative is part of the trust’s efforts to enhance its Science Oxford education programme’s impact on local communities. 

Aiming for Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) Excellent certification, the building will incorporate sustainable features such as photovoltaic panels, a green wall, and facilities to promote biodiversity.  

The design includes rainwater harvesting for grey water use and pond maintenance, reflecting the trust’s commitment to sustainability. 

The project team has taken a sensitive and sustainable approach to the Aspen Building’s design, ensuring it complements the existing landscape.  

Opened in 2019, the Wood Centre for Innovation, which includes the trust’s headquarters, already provides a home for various companies and will be complemented by the new building. 

Revenue from leasing the Aspen Building’s spaces will be reinvested into the trust’s innovation and STEM education programmes, following its charitable business model.  

The project team comprises ADP, Glanville, Carter Jonas, Landshape, Gleeds, Sylva Trees, BSG Ecology, and CPW.