Our Construction South business delivers Oxford’s landmark Life and Mind Building
Our Construction South business delivers Oxford’s landmark Life and Mind Building
Our Construction South business has successfully delivered practical completion of the Life and Mind Building – a landmark development for the University of Oxford and one of the largest building projects in the university’s history.
Reimagining spaces for higher education and scientific research
The 26,000m² facility will soon become the new home for the Departments of Biology and Experimental Psychology, providing a cutting-edge environment to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and world-leading research.
The Life and Mind Building is a flagship example of sustainable and modern higher education construction. It blends research, learning, and community engagement within a single, flexible space.
The Life and Mind Building is a shining example of what can be achieved when vision, expertise and collaboration come together. Reaching practical completion on a project of this scale and significance is a proud moment for everyone involved.
“I’d like to thank our teams, partners and supply chain who’ve helped deliver a truly world-class facility that will shape the future of science, research and education at Oxford and beyond.”
Mark Craig
Managing Director, Wates Construction South
This milestone marks a significant step towards the building’s full fit-out and final preparations ahead of its official opening in Autumn 2025.
Thank you to our project partners
University of Oxford, Legal & General, Oxford University Development, NBBJ, Hoare Lea, Ramboll, Fira and Savills.
