Teesside, UK - Office, Science
Ryder has worked with Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB) since 2018 to fulfil FDB’s vision in creating a pioneering bio campus in Billingham. Together, we are creating a masterplan for the whole of the Billingham Campus to assist the development of FDB. The first phase of the masterplan, Project Meridian created the framework and ambition for the future phases of work comprises New Billingham House Fujifilm’s UK headquarters completed in 2021, and is complemented by the delivery of Project Newton a state of the art laboratory and research building.
We designed an identifiable architectural language for the campus, meaning the neighbouring buildings echo each other. Working closely with teams across FDB, our collective passion for the campus creates a well considered, sustainable, biodiverse environment, facilitated by efficient cross team collaboration, project and budget management.
Our research led approach championed an intensive engagement process with building users at all levels to fully understand how they work and identify opportunities to improve productivity and wellbeing. Emerging themes were implemented into the design to ensure the upmost efficiency of the design, including layouts and process pathways.
Kit Erlebach
Project Manager for Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies
Meridian celebrates the first major investment by FDB in several years. New Billingham House project comprises an office and visitor facility, accommodating 400 staff in a modern, barrier free office environment. Complemented by external staff amenity, an ornamental pond, a new arrival plaza and dedicated car park. The gateway facility reflects FDB’s ethos of collaboration with industry partners.
Following the framework of Meridian, Newton brings vital modern laboratory space to the campus. The accommodation is arranged in a linear block over four storeys, housing the Quality Control and Process Development teams, supported by offices, meeting spaces, breakout areas, and specialist and non specialist storage areas.
