‘The Catalyst’ National Innovation Centre, Newcastle University Project Team • Client: Newcastle University • Main Contractor: Bowmer and Kirkland • PM & QS: Turner and Townsend • Structural Engineers: SHED • MEP: Desco/NG Bailey • FFE: Design North • Building Control: Bluekeep • Landscaping: Gillespies • Acoustics: Apex Key Facts • £50mil capital project • £31mil construction value • 100,000 sqft area • BREEAM rating submitted to achieve ‘Outstanding’ • Grade A offices, co working, seminar, meeting and collaboration areas • Shared spaces include 175 seat TED theatre, exhibition spaces, Data Visualization suite, workshop, market testing suite & cafe • 20 seat boardroom facility with city views • 24 hour accessibility • Collaborative working environment to tie research, industry experts and business together locally, nationally and internationally