New London Architecture

Ray Dolby Centre, Cavendish Laboratory

Under Construction

A major project to replace existing facilities for the Department of Physics, the new building is designed to support the world-leading research carried out by the University of Cambridge.
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The Ray Dolby Centre, Cavendish Laboratory replaces existing facilities for the Department of Physics at the University of Cambridge. The Cavendish is one of the most renowned laboratories, founded in 1874 and home to 30 Nobel Laureates. It houses over 15 research groups in both theoretical and experimental physics and provides advanced research facilities including clean rooms, cryostat halls, microscopy suites, laser and optical labs. There will be extensive teaching and learning spaces, including a 450-seat lecture theatre, teaching labs for undergraduates, learning resource centre, outreach and exhibition spaces, tea room and other collaborative working areas for researchers and students.

Project information

Status

Under Construction

Borough

* N/A Outside of London

Size

33000 sq m

Completion

2022


Location

William Gates Building, Cambridge CB3, UK


Team Credits

Architect

Jestico + Whiles

Client

University of Cambridge

Contractor

Bouygues


Last updated on

10/06/2020


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