SciLifeLab is a national centre for molecular life sciences that was founded in 2010 by Karolinska Institutet, the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm University and Uppsala University. Since its inception, the organisation has grown strongly with a strong focus on advanced, data-intensive research that will solve some of biology's most fundamental and complex questions. In line with development, the need for more premises, better adapted to the requirements of the organisation, has also become increasingly urgent.
"For some time now, there has been a need to expand the space for SciLifeLab on Campus Solna. When the Beta building became available, it gave us the opportunity to give the business more space and thus additional conditions to conduct and develop research in the future," says Charlotta Andersson Lund, Property Manager at KTH.
From two buildings to four
Through KTH, SciLifeLab currently leases two buildings on Campus Solna – Alfa and Gamma – where more than 1,300 employees are housed. The expansion means that the research center expands its premises from approximately 17,000 square meters to 26,300 square meters and that SciLifeLab takes its place as the sole tenant in two more buildings within the same building complex – Beta and the interconnecting entrance building Delta. To enable the expansion, Akademiska Hus is carrying out an extensive reconstruction of Beta and Gamma as well as minor measures in Alfa and Delta. All in all, the reconstruction will provide SciLifeLab with more modern laboratories, administrative areas as well as offices and rooms for meetings, lectures and conferences. In Delta there is a reception and a large lounge that is well suited for large gatherings, for example.
"The expansion makes it possible for us to offer more infrastructure experts and researchers in life science the opportunity to work in SciLifeLab's unique environment. Here, collaboration is a key to success, and the proximity between different competencies strengthens the conditions for excellent research," says Hjalmar Brismar, Campus Solna Director at SciLifeLab.
"It is very positive that SciLifeLab is expanding on Campus Solna. With the expanded premises, the business will have even better conditions for its advanced technology and important research. SciLifeLab's increased presence on campus strengthens the area as a whole and also contributes to positioning Sweden in life science," says Christian Jönsson, Property Director at Akademiska Hus.
The renovation of SciLifeLab has recently begun. Occupancy in Beta and Delta is planned to take place in the third quarter of 2027. In parallel with the reconstruction, Akademiska Hus is carrying out a land project at Delta's entrance to create a more inviting and clearly defined entrance environment. The project adds greenery and design that enhances both the overall impression and the well-being of visitors and employees.
Christian Jönsson
Direktör Fastighet & Teknik och Service
