Industry Experts Share Insights on Futureproofing Life Sciences Spaces

Lateral’s Rob Beacroft and Rob Burborough participated in a discussion on Adaptive Reuse for Life Sciences in London, bringing together industry experts to share perspectives on retrofitting buildings for the sector.

The roundtable explored the fundamentals of life sciences spaces—both physical and digital—highlighting the importance of location and place for current and future users. Participants also discussed the opportunities, challenges, and carbon implications of adapting existing buildings for specialist scientific uses.

Chaired by Evelina Grecenko from Estate Gazette, the session underscored the value of research-led, flexible approaches to retrofitting buildings to support the life sciences ecosystem.