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New home of the Crick-supported lab space at Regent’s Place, London, 20 Triton Street features 33,000 sq ft of best-in-class fully serviced and fitted labs and shared space co-created by British Land and The Francis Crick Institute. In collaboration with architects Gensler, and working alongside contractors Bulb Interiors Ltd, and Studio Sutton, Optima Systems provided bespoke glass partitioning solutions and doors that balance high acoustic performance, fire safety, with visual appeal. The project included Revolution 100 partitions and bespoke LED-lit windows.
Optima’s craftsmanship is evident in the finished installation, where functionality meets elegance. This was key, as the design concept focused on creating best-in-class, adaptable spaces for future tenants, utilising the Crick’s expertise in the design and operation of world-class laboratory facilities.
Commenting on the project, Becky Spenceley, Design Director at Gensler said: “This was a wonderful team collaboration throughout, and I personally feel proud to be part of such meaningful and impactful work to help the scientists and engineers at the Crick make life-changing scientific discoveries.”
LocationRegent's Place, London
ArchitectGensler
ContractorBulb Interiors Ltd
The client required a high-performance lab space to attract academia, start-ups, and industry leaders. The facility needed to include laboratories, meeting rooms, quiet areas, and social hubs. They also sought to create a visually striking space that reinforced their reputation as a hub for cutting-edge research, while maintaining vital needs such as fire safety, acoustic performance, and durability. Innovative features, such as LED-lit partitions achieve the perfect balance between striking visual impact and practical benefits.
Collaboration through the project team was also key to delivering this facility and discussions at early design stage enabled a smooth delivery. James Ncube, Contracts Manager at Bulb Interiors Ltd said: “The site team and site management were second to none.”
Revolution 100 Double-Glazed Partitions with LED lighting feature window: To address the client’s need for a balance between practical use and sophistication, Optima integrated standout feature LED lighting into our highest acoustically rated Revolution 100 punched window (51dB). The LED-lit partitions were strategically installed in the reception area to create an inviting first impression for visitors and reinforce the facility’s identity as a cutting-edge research space. The design achieved not only a sleek and futuristic focal point but also acoustic privacy, ensuring that noise from the bustling breakout area does not interfere with the important work inside the adjacent lab.
Acoustic excellence: Meeting rooms and private spaces were equipped with Edge Affinity single-glazed doors (35dB) and Revolution 54 Plus partitions (46dB), ensuring high acoustic performance. These solutions allowed for quiet meeting rooms and private spaces, vital for the multifunctional nature of the facility. By reducing noise transfer between spaces, these solutions create a productive and collaborative working environment which highlights our strength in balancing the highest acoustic performance with modern, design-conscious partitioning.
The final installation delivered a laboratory facility that seamlessly integrates technical precision with thoughtful aesthetics.
This project showcases Optima’s expertise in combining form and function to create stand out spaces. Optima delivered a tailored solution that sets the standard for high-performance laboratory design.
