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Welcome to HEMISPHERE One, Liverpool’s newest labs building. Being developed by Sciontec, a triple-helix partnership between Bruntwood SciTech, Liverpool City Council, Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Liverpool. The new development includes a fully brick-built exterior echoing the city’s architectural heritage. With construction about to commence, this stunning new building will be ready to occupy in 2028.

  • Double height robotics & AI lab
  • Ultrafast internet connectivity
  • Secure cycle spaces
  • Lounge with coffee shop
  • 150,000 sq ft total
  • Outdoor workspaces
  • Maximise value & unlock funding
  • Innovate at scale
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HEMISPHERE ONE.

Your Ticket To Thrive.

Make it happen.

 

The 150,000 sq ft (gross), eight-storey development will become one of Liverpool’s first red brick commercial structures for more than a century, and one of the largest since the construction of the Stanley Dock Tobacco Warehouse in 1901.

Located at Paddington Village, Liverpool City Council’s flagship development site, the highly-sustainable building will feature Sciontec’s flexible, all-inclusive workspace product Sciontec AI, which has already proven hugely popular at neighbouring building The Spine.

HEMISPHERE ONE is designed with a focus on sustainability and wellbeing and is intended to achieve a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’ and a WiredScore Certification.

Located in Knowledge Quarter Liverpool innovation district, alongside the University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, the new Royal Liverpool University Hospital, and a growing cluster of digital, life sciences and deep‑tech companies, HEMISPHERE offers a unique opportunity to be part of a rapidly expanding innovation ecosystem.

Spaces at HEMISPHERE

Offices

16,000 sq ft floorplates

The flexible Sciontec AI workspace floors can accommodate around 160 people, but can be subdivided into two, three or even four individual suites to suit your needs. What’s more, we will provide you with a CAT-A finish so the space will be ready and waiting for you to put your stamp on it.

Labs

A total of 50,000 sq ft of laboratory space

HEMISPHERE ONE occupiers will have access to cutting-edge laboratories, complete with wash up and write up facilities, and adjoining collaboration space. The site will also include a computer lab, innovation lab, and a hybrid lab environment that seamlessly integrates manual lab work, bench-top automated kit, large standalone robotic platforms and autonomous mobile lab robots driven by AI.
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At a glance

This is the time, and this is the place.

Spaces to Inspire

We want our customers to feel part of the wider Sciontec community and support them in promoting wellbeing across their teams. HEMISPHERE customers will have access to:

  • On-site café
  • Cycle storage
  • Regular pop-up events from local companies
  • Outdoor workspace and accessible public green space
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Workspace with global impact

We have taken a sustainable approach to design for both HEMISPHERE ONE, with several environmental design features integrated to maximise the sustainability of the building.

  • BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating
  • WiredScore Certification
  • Bicycle storage and EV charging to encourage sustainable commuting
  • External wellness areas
  • Option for openable windows on selected lower floors
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High-quality Talent

Helping our customers to grow and realise their business’ full potential is central to what we do. As a Sciontec customer, you’ll receive:

  • Access to talent with support to find undergraduate placements and recruitment of graduates
  • Opportunities to benefit from university-led business training
  • KQ Liverpool’s innovation and growth services
  • Networking and collaboration opportunities
  • Bespoke package of business support
  • Varied events programme
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Getting Around

Bike

The bicycle store includes space for a generous 166 bikes and a variety of storage options will be provided suitable for different types of bikes. The facilities also include showers, lockers and vanity space.

Public Transport

Liverpool’s Lime Street and Central Stations are within walking distance. A pilot scheme is current in place at the Paddington Lime Line – a new rapid transit system – connecting Paddington Village to the main train stations and retail core.

Car

HEMISPHERE will have allocated spaces in the existing multi-storey car park at Paddington Village which has a total capacity of 1,250 cars and includes disabled parking bays and electric car charging points.

HEMISPHERE's new look, making it one of Liverpool’s first red brick commercial structures for more than a century

An iconic double-height lab unlike any other chemistry lab in the world

A mix of breakout areas and collaboration spaces

Entrance foyer with a café, dining space and wellness studio

A man in a shirt smiling

Rob Hopkins, AHR

Director and Head of Sustainability

"Through evidence-based design and by promoting standards that are continually monitored, HEMISPHERE will create a place for a happier and healthier workforce which is more creative and productive."

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HEMISPHERE will create a place for a happier and healthier workforce which is more creative and productive.”

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