Plans have been approved for the delivery of the second Swailes SuperLab in Oxford’s Hollybush Row, following the launch of the first project in nearby Osney Mead in December.
Under the plan, a 6,700 sq ft building – which formerly belonged to artificial intelligence firm Latent Logic, a part of Waymo, Google’s self-driving car company – will be converted into three laboratories.
Building work is due to start in the next 12 months.
The development will be brought forward by Robin Swailes Design & Development and will be aimed at second stage companies looking for a base from which to expand.
Meanwhile, a planning application has been lodged to create a third SuperLab in nearby St Thomas’ Street.
A spokesperson from Robin Swailes Design & Development said: “From the interest we have had in the first SuperLab, we know there is a huge demand for buildings like this.
“This one will again be very different from a normal laboratory, combining bespoke facilities with close proximity to the city centre with easy access to the train and bus stations and local shops and restaurants.”
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