The 33,500m2 life sciences scheme, which includes 22,800m2 of laboratory space, is backed by the Snowsfields Quarter, a joint venture between Guys and St Thomas Foundation the NHS trusts charitable arm and developers Oxford Property and Reef Group.The AJ understands that Perkins & Will, which was part of the original developer-led team and carried out some early feasibility work, is no longer involved.The three buildings would be on Snowsfields, a small street at the back of Guys Hospital, on the site of a multistorey car park, and various shops, pubs and offices. They will sit next to RSHPs nine-year-old Guys Cancer Centre (pictured bottom).AdvertisementAllies and Morrison has designed two of the buildings Plots 2 and 3 while DSDHA has designed Plot 1.The tallest building, Plot 2, on the site of the car park, would reach 15 storeys with a 2.5-storey basement and, as well as the laboratories, would include a science on display space to watch researchers at work. There would also be a shop and a cafe.Plot 3, which is described as being part-2, part-4 and part-7 storeys with a 2-floor basement, would also have space for two cafes in addition to its research space.DSDHAs Plot 1 is part-three, part-eight storeys with a two-storey basement. It includes a replacement pub and community performance space as well as the research facilities.The project team said the project would be fossil-fuel free and would target net zero carbon. They also said that 95 per cent of construction and demolition waste materials would be sent for reuse, recycling or recovery rather than disposed of directly.AdvertisementRetrofit of the existing building stock was ruled out, the architect said, because of the unsuitability of the current buildings on site for life sciences research. The car park is in a poor condition, while the other buildings currently occupying the site are also inappropriate for refurbishment.Allies and Morrison and DSDHA said the project would also improve the local public realm and add greenery. The scheme will create 890 jobs, the project team estimate. Local architects Belong will also get funding to work with local estate residents to plan improvements to their homes as part of the project.The Snowfields site is 1.5 miles away from another major development for Guys & St Thomas Foundation: the AHMM-led, six-block Royal Street scheme behind St Thomas Hospital in Londons South Bank. Source:Dan Fisher/Ness StudioHamilton Square viewProject detailsLocation - London BridgeLocal authority - SouthwarkType of project - Mixed use/life sciencesClient - The Snowsfields Quarter PartnershipArchitect - Allies and Morrison & DSDHALandscape architect - DSDHAPlanning consultant - DP9Structural engineer - AKTIIM&E consultant - Hoare LeeQuantity surveyor - Gardiner & TheobaldPrincipal designer - BCAL ConsultingLighting consultant - Hoare LeeGross internal floor area m - 33,500m2New Cancer Centre at Guys Hospital, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (2016)