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As its name implies, this is
the second innovation centre building to be
added to Liverpool's Science Park. A third
building is planned and is expected that
construction will begin in 2013. The
Science Park is a joint venture of Liverpool
University, John Moores University and Liverpool
Council. Both of the existing building are
located next door to Liverpool's Grade II Listed
Christ the King Cathedral and this building is
adjacent to Edwin Lutyens historically important
crypt, for the cathedral that was never built.
The architects say on their
website that, "IC2 provides
a four storey grade A office building and
forms Phase 1b of Liverpool Science Park. It
provides 3600 sq m of high quality, flexible
office accommodations clad with natural
stone, with extensive glazing maximising
views to the cathedral grounds. ... The
office building is modernist and contextual
using limestone to complement the
architecture and finish of the Cathedral.
The scheme also further integrates with its
surroundings through well designed
landscaping, which offers public space
adjacent to Lutyens’ Crypt."
Neptune Developments was
responsible for delivering the building.
It says that they have, " ... delivered a
second landmark building for Liverpool
Science Park – on time and on budget – which
completes the outstanding £35 million
Cathedral Precinct redevelopment in the
heart of the City’s historic Knowledge
Quarter. Set against the impressive
backdrop of the Metropolitan Cathedral, the
inspirational architecture of Liverpool
Science Park’s second phase of development
reflects the latest innovations in building
design. Named ic2, this is the one of the
first buildings in Liverpool to receive an
‘Excellent’ Breeam rating, (BRE
Environmental Assessment Method), the best
practice award for sustainable design,
measuring a building’s environmental
performance. ic2 is already generating a
huge amount of interest with one third of
the building currently under option."
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