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LIVERPOOL SCIENCE PARK’S SECOND BUILDING, INNOVATION CENTRE 2, IS AWARDED BEST COMMERCIAL PROJECT - 27th November 2009

Liverpool Science Park’s second flagship building, Innovation Centre 2 (ic2) picked up the prestigious award of ‘best commercial project’ at the annual Your Move Property Awards last night. The red carpet event, which was held at the new Hilton Hotel in Liverpool, recognized property professionals and commercial developments in a range of areas. Liverpool Science Park beat stiff competition from The Hope Street Hotel and the Port of Liverpool building. The judges were particularly impressed by the building’s excellent BREEAM rating, its design, the success of lettings and the contribution the Science Park is making to Liverpool and the development of the knowledge economy.

ic2 was designed by Liverpool architect Falconer Chester Hall and is complimentary to Liverpool Science Park’s ic1 facility, the LJMU Design Academy and the Cathedral.

Falconer Chester Hall said:

“We are delighted to have assisted Liverpool Science Park and pleased that the judges were so impressed with the design of the building, the development is an excellent addition to the first building and to the wider knowledge quarter area"

Business Development Director, Chloe Young is thrilled with the award and recognition, which represents another important accolade in the Science Park’s development

“We are competing for an international market so our ambition is to deliver world-class facilities.  Our innovation cluster provides fit-for-purpose high- specification facilities and services for science and technology companies. It establishes Liverpool as an important location for the commercial knowledge sector.”