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.
Centrally Located. Globally Connected.

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.
This development is a true game-changer for the city, marking a transformational moment for Liverpool. As a key step in completing Liverpool City Council’s flagship Paddington Village site, it accelerates
the growth of the Knowledge Quarter Liverpool (KQ Liverpool) innovation district – a globally recognised hub for science, innovation and discovery.
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 Paddington Village, the 8-storey new build will sit at
the heart of KQ Liverpool, and can provide up to 50,000 sq ft of bespoke CAT2 Bio labs and 60,000 sq ft of workspace.
Offices
16,000 sq ft floorplates
Labs
A total of 50,000 sq ft of laboratory space
This is the time, and this is the place.
Getting Around
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.
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.
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."
HEMISPHERE will create a place for a happier and healthier workforce which is more creative and productive.”