BCO East Anglia Talk & Tour: The Optic

The Optic at Peterhouse Technology Park sets a new benchmark in high-quality design, seamlessly complementing the adjacent Arm A & B buildings. This 105,000 sqft, three-story office and lab space is designed to accommodate either a single large tenant or multiple technology companies and high-tech start-ups, ensuring maximum flexibility.

Key features include a recessed second-floor façade that creates wrap-around terraces—offering a mix of amenity and maintenance spaces—and a striking new entrance, with secondary entrances positioned for accessibility from all sides. The design integrates a unique curtain walling system that produces a captivating ‘parallax’ effect as viewers move around the building, whilst the golden tones harmonise with the surrounding fields.

Sustainably planned, the development maximises attractive external amenity space, featuring permeable surfaces and Breedon gravel zones. The building’s aesthetic enhances Peterhouse Technology Park’s architectural language, featuring transparent ground floors, first-floor external fins, and set-back second floors, while strategically placed glass flood interiors with natural light and fantastic views across the landscape.

Parking and cycling provisions are thoughtfully designed, adhering to a 1:40 car and 1:30 cycling ratio. With its sophisticated design, advanced amenities, and seamless integration, the Optic exemplifies innovation and excellence in the future of workplace environments.