We’re excited to share the latest progress at our North Acton site, 1 Portal Way, where we’re shaping the next generation of lab and workspace for London’s science and innovation community.

Where We Are Now

• The project is just over 50% complete, and we remain firmly on track for a June 2026 opening.

• The new front entrance building structure is now up, with the floor now solid and roof works underway, setting the stage for a welcoming, street‑level arrival experience for teams and visitors.

• Inside the building, most labs, offices and meeting rooms now have walls in place, giving a clear picture of all the spaces - ideal if you’re starting to imagine where you and your teams could call home.

• Mechanical and electrical installations are progressing smoothly, including systems critical for high-performance research environments. There’s still time to tailor spaces, so please get in touch early with your specific requirements.

• Our new internal atrium has taken shape, creating a bright, central collaboration area that already feels like the heart of the building. We think it looks lovely!

What’s Coming Next

• Work will begin soon on the garden, transforming it into a green, high quality amenity space for outdoor working, meetings and downtime. Think summer BBQs in July.

• The interior of the entrance building will soon take shape as we build out the café and main event space, which is capable of hosting up to 80 guests. This is a key social element of the 1 Portal Way proposition which will help support and develop our community.

Sensibly Sustainable (at least we try)

Sustainability is embedded in everything we do: reusing materials, reducing waste and championing local makers as part of our long‑term, low‑carbon strategy.

• Trees from the front of the building have been relocated to the rear garden, preserving mature greenery.

• Refurbished fan coil units from the original building are being reinstalled to reduce waste while maintaining efficiency.

• In February, we’re trialling a hemp‑based wall stud system for our reception office—a future‑focused, low‑carbon construction technology.

• We’re partnering with local suppliers to repaint the exterior and craft bespoke furniture for our hot‑desk area.

Want to see it for yourself?

We run site tours every Tuesday and we'd love to show you around.

If you’d like to see the progress first‑hand, explore the future labs and workspaces and get a feel for the growing community at 1 Portal Way book your #TuesdayTour now