Freeline Theraputics, Sycamore House

Freeline’s new Research and Development facility at Sycamore House supports the company’s continued growth in gene therapy research, providing specialist laboratories and workplace environments designed to accelerate scientific innovation. Delivered within the Stevenage life sciences campus, the refurbishment transforms shell and core space into a high-quality research facility that enables cutting-edge scientific work while supporting collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Located within Sycamore House, a flexible innovation hub for the life sciences sector, the facility has been carefully designed to meet the specialist requirements of clinical-stage biotechnology research. The refurbishment delivers fully compliant QC/GMP-regulated laboratories, including primary and secondary laboratories, alongside dedicated PCR and tissue culture suites that provide the technical infrastructure required for advanced research and development.

Complementing the laboratory environments, dedicated write-up areas, meeting rooms, support offices and breakout spaces create a workplace that supports both scientific research and the day-to-day needs of the teams using the building. Office suites accommodate supply chain, delivery operations and finance functions, bringing operational and research teams together within a single environment.

By transforming shell and core accommodation into a fully operational research facility, the project has strengthened Freeline’s Research and Development capabilities while providing a flexible environment that supports future growth. As part of the wider Sycamore House innovation hub, the facility contributes to a collaborative life sciences community where start-ups, scale-ups and established organisations can innovate alongside one another.

The completed refurbishment includes:

• Fully compliant QC/GMP-regulated laboratories
• Main Research and Development laboratory
• Secondary laboratories incorporating PCR and tissue culture suites
• Dedicated write-up areas and meeting rooms
• Office suites supporting supply chain, delivery operations and finance functions
• Breakout spaces