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The Francis Crick Institute is the largest biomedical research facility in Europe, designed by HOK Architects and PLP Architecture, the establishment will house over 1200 scientists. The multi-award winning facility celebrates the union of two leading architectural firms. Having secured a wealth of awards since its completion, the Francis Crick institute continues to receive architectural praise. The buildings\u2019 nominations include:<\/p>\n

Building Research Establishment, BREEAM \u2018Excellent\u2019 certification<\/p>\n

2017 Royal Town Planning Institutes (RTPI) awards \u2013 category: Excellence in Planning to Create Economically Successful Places<\/p>\n

2017 Royal Town Planning Institutes (RTPI) awards – Silver Jubilee Cup<\/p>\n

2017 London First\/RTPI London Planning Awards Best New Place to Work<\/p>\n

2016 MIPIM UK Award – Visionary Building of the Year (Shortlisted)<\/p>\n

2016 London First Investment in London\u2019s Future Award<\/p>\n

2016 New London Architecture Award \u2013 Education Category – (Shortlisted)<\/p>\n

2011 Bentley Be Inspired – Innovation in Generative Design Award<\/p>\n

R&D Magazine \u2013 Lab of the Year<\/p>\n

London First \u2013 London\u2019s Greatest Research & Development Prize Winner<\/p>\n

London First \u2013 Investment in London\u2019s Future Award Winner<\/p>\n

Crick wins Investment in London's Future Award<\/p>\n

For more information visit our Francis Crick project page .<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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