HEMISPHERE
HEMISPHERE One and Two will be a pair of purpose-built laboratory and workspace developments, providing a world-class home for a number of LCR Innovation Zone projects, and providing much needed academic and commercial workspace for KQ Liverpool’s existing occupiers who are looking to scale.
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Double height robotics & AI lab
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Ultrafast internet connectivity
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On-site parking & EV charging
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166 secure cycle spaces
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Lounge with coffee shop
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Fully equipped Wellness Studio
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Showers and changing
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Outdoor workspaces
HEMISPHERE One and Two will offer a unique combination of chemistry labs, data labs, bio labs and innovation labs, alongside incubator and grow-on space, with some of the world’s most advanced facilities.
Taking its name from the two sides of the human brain, HEMISPHERE will embody these characteristics, with each building showcasing its own individual personality and aesthetic while remaining fused through shared connections that allow the transfer of ideas and discoveries.
Located at Paddington Village, Liverpool City Council’s flagship, innovation-led development site in the heart of KQ Liverpool, the highly-sustainable buildings will feature Sciontec’s flexible, all-inclusive workspace product Sciontec AI, which has already proven hugely popular at neighbouring building The Spine.
Occupiers can also enjoy a wide range of amenities including a wellness suite, cycle storage with charging for electric bicycles, and shower facilities, combined with accessible green spaces to support the wellbeing of our occupiers and their teams.
It is expected that work will commence in Autumn 2025, with HEMISPHERE One ready to welcome occupiers by early 2027, followed shortly thereafter by HEMISPHERE Two.
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 183,183 sq ft of laboratory space
Across the combined HEMISPHERE site, occupiers will have access to cutting-edge biology and chemistry 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.
Here are some quick insights into what makes HEMISPHERE so special.
Community and well-being
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
- Wellness studioÂ
- Cycle storage
- Showers and vanity area
- Regular pop-up events from local companies
- Outdoor workspace and accessible public green space
- Biophilia and internal glasshouses
Sustainability
We have taken a sustainable approach to design for both HEMISPHERE One and Two, with several environmental design features integrated to maximise the sustainability of each building.Â
- BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating
- EPC Rating A
- WiredScore Certification
- Bicycle storage and EV charging to encourage sustainable commuting
- External wellness areas
- Option for openable windows on selected lower floors
Business support and access to 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:
- KQ Liverpool’s innovation and growth servicesÂ
- Networking and collaboration opportunities
- Bespoke package of business support
- Varied events programme
- Opportunities to benefit from university-led business training
- Access to talent with support to find undergraduate placements and recruitment of graduates
- Ultrafast internet
Home to some of Liverpool’s brightest minds
Located in the heart of the city’s Knowledge Quarter, HEMISPHERE One and Two are part of Paddington Village, which is home to The Royal Northern College of Physicians at The Spine, University of Liverpool International College and Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village.Â
At the centre of all this will be an expansive public square, complete with trees, biophilia, street furniture and numerous places for people to relax and enjoy the Liverpool sunshine.
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.
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.”
