Napp Research Centre

Napp Research Centre
Napp Laboratories
View from the A14 in April 2011
Location within Cambridgeshire
General information
TypeMedical, microbiological and entomological research centre and manufacturing plant
Architectural styleMinimalist
AddressUnit 191, Cambridge Science Park, Milton, CB4 0GW
Coordinates52°14′10″N 0°08′55″E / 52.236°N 0.1485°E / 52.236; 0.1485
Elevation10 m (33 ft)
Current tenants870 employees
CompletedApril 1984
Inaugurated1984
Cost£20m
ClientNapp
OwnerNapp
Dimensions
Other dimensions28 acres
Technical details
Structural systemConcrete curtain wall and glass block
Floor count3
Floor area110,000 sq ft
Design and construction
Architecture firmYakeley Associates
Structural engineerHalsall Associates
Main contractorJohn Laing

The Napp Research Centre was a large medical research institute in the north of Cambridge, and innovative-looking and award-winning architecture; it is a Cambridge landmark.