Introduction

Building environments that enable discovery

The UK’s life sciences sector is evolving faster than ever. Driven by breakthroughs in biotechnology, data-led research, and clinical innovation, the demand for intelligent, adaptable, and sustainable science workspaces has never been greater. Yet the physical environments that enable this progress, laboratories, innovation centres, and hybrid R&D offices, must evolve just as quickly.

At Inuti, our mission is clear: to design and deliver better workspaces for science and innovation. Combining architectural intelligence, engineering precision, and construction delivery under one roof, we create environments where discovery can thrive.

Inuti is not a newcomer. We bring forward decades of design and build experience as Officescape, now redefined under a new name that better reflects the purpose behind our work. Creating spaces that function from the inside out.

From Officescape to Inuti

Evolving for a new era of innovation

The rebrand from Officescape to Inuti marks more than a name change. It represents an evolution, from a commercial interiors specialist to a strategic design and build partner for science, technology, and advanced industries.

• Our new identity reflects our expanded focus:

• Designing and building laboratories, innovation hubs, GMP environments, and life sciences campuses.

• Creating dynamic, human-centred offices that promote creativity and collaboration.

• Rooting energy efficiency, adaptability, and carbon-conscious practices into every project.

The word Inuti, meaning “inside” in Swedish, symbolises our philosophy that great spaces begin from within. The success of any laboratory, research centre, or workplace depends on how it functions for people, for performance, and for progress.

Our design-build philosophy

Integrated from the start

Delivering a science-capable building demands precision and integration. Traditional procurement models often separate design, engineering, and construction, leading to inefficiencies, miscommunication, and escalating costs.

Inuti takes a different approach.

We operate as a fully integrated design-build partner, uniting creative and technical disciplines from day one. This single-team model ensures that every element, from early-stage feasibility to final fit-out, is aligned with client objectives, regulatory standards, and operational efficiency.

Our process includes:

• Understanding your science, workflow, and commercial intent.

• Architecture, MEP, and compliance coordinated under one framework.

• In-house construction expertise ensuring buildability, quality, and speed.

• Every project is benchmarked against operational and regulatory success.

This collaborative approach has enabled us to deliver complex, compliant facilities for clients in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medi-tech, and research-led sectors, often within accelerated timeframes and constrained urban settings.

Experience across science and technology sectors

Inuti’s expertise spans a broad portfolio of R&D, laboratory, and innovation environments across the UK’s leading science clusters including the Oxford – Cambridge - London “Golden Triangle”, where demand for lab-ready space continues to surge.

Our teams have supported projects ranging from:

• Wet and dry laboratories for early-stage biotech and scale-up ventures.

• Hybrid lab-office environments for universities and research partnerships.

• Technical refurbishment projects, converting existing offices or industrial units into high-performance lab facilities.

Each project is designed around the specific needs of scientists, engineers, and innovators. Our environments support productivity, compliance, and wellbeing. Creating spaces that anticipate tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

Design principles that define us

1. Purpose-driven functionality

Every Inuti project begins with understanding how people will use the space. For laboratories, this means analysing workflows, equipment requirements, and process adjacencies. For offices, it means creating spaces that encourage collaboration and concentration in equal measure.

2. Technical precision

Drawing upon frameworks such as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, we design spaces that perform at the highest levels of structural, environmental, and regulatory compliance.

3. Aesthetic integrity

Form follows function, but never without intent. Our interiors balance technical performance with visual clarity. Creating spaces that communicate precision, professionalism, and purpose.

4. Sustainability as standard

Every Inuti project considers lifecycle impact from concept to completion. We align with BREEAM, UKGBC, and Net Zero Carbon frameworks to reduce operational and embodied emissions without compromising performance.

The power of integration

This unified process inspires our clients, developers, occupiers, and investors alike, to make informed decisions and achieve better outcomes, faster.

Collaboration as a cornerstone

Behind every Inuti project is collaboration. We partner with specialists in architecture, building services, engineering, and science operations to ensure our designs respond to both technical and human requirements.

Our approach promotes a “common language” between disciplines. This ensures that each decision from vibration control to drainage strategy aligns with scientific intent and long-term adaptability.

In practice, this collaboration reduces waste, prevents design rework, and enables high-performing, sustainable buildings that deliver on day one.

Building for innovation

Spaces that evolve

Innovation never stands still and neither should the buildings that support it. Our environments are designed for adaptability, allowing for future reconfiguration without major capital expenditure.

Through modular infrastructure, flexible MEP systems, and future-ready planning grids, Inuti creates spaces capable of evolving with technology, research demands, and growth trajectories.

Whether repurposing an urban office into a wet lab or constructing a purpose-built science hub, our aim remains to create infrastructure that fuels discovery.

Why the name “Inuti” matters

Our name captures our belief that meaningful design begins inside. It speaks to how we work from understanding the inner workings of scientific processes to shaping spaces that inspire the people behind them.

It also represents integrity. To build from the inside out is to ensure that every aspect (structure, system, space, and spirit) functions in harmony.

Looking ahead

The future of science workspaces

The next decade will see unprecedented growth in UK science real estate, with a national focus on biotech, data science, advanced materials, and clean technology. As investors, developers, and occupiers race to create fit-for-purpose facilities, the role of integrated, agile, and sustainable design-build partners will become indispensable. At Inuti, we are proud to be part of this transformation. Creating environments where innovation, collaboration, and sustainability converge.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

1. What sectors does Inuti specialise in?

Inuti works primarily within life sciences, technology, and innovation sectors. Delivering laboratories, R&D facilities, hybrid workplaces, and technical environments.

2. What makes Inuti different from traditional design firms?

We operate as an integrated design-build partner, combining architecture, engineering, and construction expertise under one roof to deliver faster, more reliable outcomes.

3. Does Inuti work on retrofit and conversion projects?

Yes. We specialise in adaptive reuse projects, particularly office-to-laboratory conversions, where our technical expertise adds value early in feasibility and design.

4. How does Inuti address sustainability?

Every project integrates carbon-conscious design aligned with BREEAM and UK Net Zero goals, balancing operational efficiency with performance.

5. Where does Inuti operate?

Inuti delivers projects across the UK and internationally, supporting global clients seeking high-performance, compliant, and future-ready science environments.

Let’s design the future, together.

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