We are delighted to announce that Gastronomica, Pioneer Group’s cutting-edge food tech hub, was crowned winner of the Innovative Workplace Design award at the Property Week and Construction News Life Sciences & Research Clusters Awards.

The Awards celebrated excellence in real estate design and delivery across the life sciences and research sectors, with winners announced at a gala evening at the Hilton Bankside, London on 24 June 2025.

Chosen from a strong field, the judges praised Gastronomica’s clear vision to create a purpose-built cluster featuring sector-specific workspaces. They highlighted the hospitality-inspired design which blends a relaxed atmosphere with high technical standards.

Launched earlier this year at Colworth Science Park, Gastronomica is home to some of the UK’s most exciting food-tech businesses – from start-ups to multinationals – and provides flexible workspaces, shared labs, and inspiring communal areas designed to bring people together.

This space is more than a lab. It’s a catalyst for creativity, connection and innovation – built around the idea of engineering serendipity.

This award reflects the passion and collaboration of everyone involved in the project. From concept to completion, this was a true team effort.