Versa, 4 Brandon Road
Flexible R&D Laboratories, Office and GMP manufacturing space in London’s King's Cross Knowledge Quarter
Versa: Brand new innovation space for London’s pioneers
An inspiring environment for cross-sector innovation, research and development
Located in the Knowledge Quarter, Versa offers 51,600 sq ft of highly adaptable laboratory, office, and advanced manufacturing space. Sitting adjacent to Mayde, the building forms a core pillar of our Tileyard ecosystem. Together, they offer a critical mass of space that gives your scaling business future peace of mind.
By moving to Versa, you plug directly into a dynamic, collision space alongside world-leading institutions like University College London and the Francis Crick Institute. Designed to accelerate cross-sector innovation, Versa is only a 20-minute walk from King’s Cross station.
Flexible R&D laboratories, GMP manufacturing and offices in King's Cross, London
Versa provides highly adaptable workspaces tailored for organisations driving cross-sector innovation. The building’s flexible internal layouts enable you to design a bespoke space that perfectly aligns with your specific research, tech, or advanced manufacturing requirements. Underpinned by the highest technical infrastructure, Versa delivers a robust and reliable environment designed to accelerate your growth.
Bespoke support for R&D and advanced manufacturing
At Kadans, we understand that scaling complex operations requires comprehensive support. At Versa, our dedicated on-site facility and project management teams work closely with you to tailor your physical workspace – providing the technical expertise needed for bespoke lab fit-outs or heavy-duty advanced manufacturing capabilities. Alongside hands-on building management, we provide business support, from onboarding you into our global network to helping your scale-up access crucial funding, ensuring you have everything you need to focus entirely on driving innovation.
A local community with global reach
At Versa, your business benefits from both local proximity and global connectivity. While you share a neighbourhood with the world-class talent, universities, research companies and hospitals of the Knowledge Quarter, our dedicated Ecosystem Managers go further by actively plugging you into the international Kadans network. Whether it is facilitating cross-sector collaborations on your doorstep, making crucial funding introductions, or connecting you with like-minded pioneers across our European science clusters, we provide the comprehensive network you need to push the boundaries of your research.
Sustainability
- BREEAM accredited
- On-site renewable generation through photovoltaic panels
- Fully electric building
- Energy efficient HVAC and LED lighting
- Air source heat pumps
- Rain water harvesting
- Smart Building technology to monitor resource use
Technical specs
- 51,600 sq ft GIA
- 4 storeys
- Lab-ready/Cat B fitted laboratories
- CL2 laboratories
- CAT A laboratories
- CAT A offices
- Dedicated production and pilot spaces
Design & smart building
- WiredScore and SmartScore
- Smart Building Management System
- High quality laboratory and office space
- Designed to Kadans’ lab ready standard
- Adaptable layouts
- On-site loading bay
Location
- King’s Cross Knowledge Quarter in London
- Part of a thriving local cluster in the Tileyard Quarter
- Near to Coal Drops Yard and Granary Square
- Excellent transport links across London, the UK and Europe
- Close to major technology and research centres
- Doorstep amenities including green space, gyms, restaurants, sandwich shops and bars.
Facilities
- Reception service
- Lab Management services
- Communal areas and breakout spaces
- Meeting rooms
- Changing facilities, lockers and showers
- Bicycle storage
- Mayde Social Cafe next door
Community
- Close-knit ecosystem of academics, businesses, and clinicians
- Business and community events
- Connection with the international Kadans community
- Access to talent, research, and funding services
Sustainability
- BREEAM accredited
- On-site renewable generation through photovoltaic panels
- Fully electric building
- Energy efficient HVAC and LED lighting
- Air source heat pumps
- Rain water harvesting
- Smart Building technology to monitor resource use
Location
- King’s Cross Knowledge Quarter in London
- Part of a thriving local cluster in the Tileyard Quarter
- Near to Coal Drops Yard and Granary Square
- Excellent transport links across London, the UK and Europe
- Close to major technology and research centres
- Doorstep amenities including green space, gyms, restaurants, sandwich shops and bars.
Technical specs
- 51,600 sq ft GIA
- 4 storeys
- Lab-ready/Cat B fitted laboratories
- CL2 laboratories
- CAT A laboratories
- CAT A offices
- Dedicated production and pilot spaces
Facilities
- Reception service
- Lab Management services
- Communal areas and breakout spaces
- Meeting rooms
- Changing facilities, lockers and showers
- Bicycle storage
- Mayde Social Cafe next door
Design & smart building
- WiredScore and SmartScore
- Smart Building Management System
- High quality laboratory and office space
- Designed to Kadans’ lab ready standard
- Adaptable layouts
- On-site loading bay
Community
- Close-knit ecosystem of academics, businesses, and clinicians
- Business and community events
- Connection with the international Kadans community
- Access to talent, research, and funding services
Are you looking for lab space in London and want to know more about Versa, 4 Brandon Road?
Call, mail or chat with Katie: +44 (0)7899 103279 or k.nelson@kadans.com
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Are you ready to innovate together at Versa, King's Cross?
Life sciences & health
Life Sciences & Health
The UK’s Life Sciences & Health sector is driving pioneering research – from harnessing AI for cancer detection to advancements in precision medicine and biogenetics. It’s addressing challenges posed by incurable diseases, shortages, and rising costs of health care, an ageing population, and healthcare inequality. And encompasses a diverse range of technologies and discoveries in healthcare.
Versa provides high-spec laboratories, GMP-ready facilities, and office spaces designed for organisations working on cutting-edge healthcare solutions. Located in London’s Knowledge Quarter, Versa connects innovators to world-class institutions such as UCL and the Francis Crick Institute, fostering collaboration and accelerating breakthroughs. This dynamic environment attracts talent, funding, and partnerships to help scale ideas from research to real-world impact.
Agri & Food
Agri & Food
The UK’s innovative Agri & Food sector is driving groundbreaking R&D – from advancements in plant breeding and genetics to biotech-driven food and sustainable farming. It’s tackling biodiversity, climate-neutral systems, and the future of food, encompassing a vast array of new technologies and discoveries in agriscience.
Versa offers flexible lab and office spaces for agri-biotech and food innovators, supporting research in plant genetics, alternative proteins, and sustainable farming systems. Its adaptable design enables organisations to progress from R&D to commercialisation without relocating, while proximity to leading research institutions and Kadans’ collaborative ecosystem accelerates development and market readiness.
Chemistry & Energy
Chemistry & Energy
The UK’s Chemistry & Energy sector is at the forefront of sustainable innovation, from clean energy technologies to advanced materials and green chemical processes. It addresses urgent global needs like decarbonisation, resource efficiency, and renewable energy integration, while supporting industries from pharmaceuticals to consumer goods.
Versa delivers purpose-built labs and GMP-ready facilities for chemistry and energy innovators. Organisations working on clean energy, advanced materials, and sustainable chemical processes benefit from robust technical infrastructure and adaptable layouts. Located in the Knowledge Quarter, Versa offers access to collaborative networks, funding opportunities, and Kadans’ international community to help turn research into scalable impact.
High tech systems & materials
High Tech Systems & Materials
The UK’s High Tech Systems & Materials sector powers innovation across aerospace, automotive, electronics, and advanced manufacturing. It’s tackling global challenges such as sustainable mobility, energy efficiency, and digital transformation, while driving breakthroughs in robotics, photonics, and nanotechnology. This sector underpins critical technologies shaping the future of industry and society.
Versa provides adaptable R&D spaces for robotics, photonics, and advanced engineering projects. Situated in King’s Cross, it connects high-tech innovators to leading universities, investor networks, and a thriving tech cluster. With bespoke fit-out options and shared infrastructure, Versa creates the ideal environment for rapid prototyping, testing, and scaling innovation.