Upper Richardson
Exeter EX5 2FS

Join one of the South West's leading centres of activity for businesses in science, technology, engineering and medicine at Exeter Science Park. This state-of-the-art business centre offers flexible, high-quality office and laboratory space in the heart of the South West. Designed to give fast-growing businesses the space to succeed, Exeter Science Park offers something for everyone. Discover state-of-the-art hot desking provisions, bespoke private offices, mentoring from SETsquared Exeter, conference and meeting rooms and a vibrant calendar of innovation events, collaboration opportunities and social events for occupiers. Occupiers will also become part of a network of like-minded individuals and leading institutions to allow their company to grow sustainably. Nestled within this well-established business centre, you will find the Ada Lovelace Building, a premium three-storey building named after 19th-century English mathematician Ada Lovelace. The building comprises 20,000 square foot of office and laboratory space designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working in STEMM. Upon entry, the property features a welcoming, triple-height entrance, while beyond the entrance, an innovative zoning strategy futureproofs the development and maximises lifetime flexibility. Each floor benefits from a single central core providing shared circulation, toilets and services, and four M&E zones that can be naturally ventilated and combined to meet growth needs. These move-in ready spaces have been built to a high spec Cat A+ fit-out for easy relocation. The fit-out includes open soffits, extensive glazing, sound baffles, kitchenettes, digital locks and balconies. Externally, the plant is located within purpose-designed external enclosures integrated with the landscaping which keeps the rooftop clear and uncluttered, an important aesthetic consideration being positioned on a prominent landscape ridge next to the Met Office Collaboration Building. Bring the outside in with shared hard and soft landscaped spaces, large windows and private balconies throughout.” The building is located adjacent to the Met Office Collaboration building on the Science Park campus, just off Junction 29 of the M5. Situated in the heart of the South West, Exeter Science Park offers excellent connections by road, rail and plane. Located strategically at the intersection of the southwest’s major north-south (M5 and A38/A380) and east-west (A30) roads, offering quick and easy access to the national motorway network. The site is also within three miles of Exeter International Airport and within 5 miles of Exeter St David’s mainline railway station with services to London in 2 hours, Bristol in 1.25 hours and Birmingham in 2.5 hours. Ada Lovelace Building features a welcoming, triple-height entrance, while beyond the entrance an innovative zoning strategy futureproofs the development and maximises lifetime flexibility. The floorplate-depth facilitates open-plan, adaptable spaces. Each floor benefits from four M&E zones which can be naturally ventilated and can combine to meet growth needs from 1500 sq ft to 6000 sq ft. A single central core provides shared circulation, toilets and services. CAT A+ fit-out makes it easy for tenants to relocate; they benefit from open soffits, extensive glazing, sound-baffles, kitchenettes, digital locks and balconies. Plant is located within purpose-designed external enclosures integrated with the landscaping which keeps the rooftop clear and uncluttered, an important consideration as the building sits on a prominent landscape ridge next to the Met Office Collaboration Building. Shared hard and soft landscaped spaces, large windows and private balconies provide great connection to the outdoors for occupants. Designed from a fabric-first approach incorporating high-levels of insulation and natural ventilation. Orientated to benefit from superb views and mitigate against solar gain via appropriate shading. Energy consumption minimised by use of passive design techniques which maximise natural daylight through extensive glazing, whilst minimising unwanted solar gain through brise soleil and built-in shading. Space designed with lifetime flexibility-of-use in mind. Fenestration incorporates louvre grilles for localised ventilation to meet specific demands of diverse occupiers. Building is BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. With its photovoltaic array the building benefits from its own renewable energy generation and facilitates connection to the local district heating system.