MJ Medical to provide clinical planning services for the new Fleming Centre in London’s Paddington area

The research and public engagement facility is to be built within the St Mary’s Hospital campus in Paddington. Part of the Fleming Initiative, established jointly by Imperial College Healthcare and Imperial College London, it will become a hub for researchers, policymakers, clinicians, behavioural experts, commercial partners and the public in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. It will also be part of a global network of centres in strategic locations around the world aiming to catalyse worldwide action.

“According to the World Health Organisation, human resistance to medicines used to prevent and treat infectious diseases is one of the top threats to global health and development. It’s an honour to work with talented architects, clinicians and researchers to create a space that facilitates leading clinical care and research to tackle such a complex health issue,” says Jamie Brewster, Associate Director at MJ Medical.

Stanton Williams was selected to lead the design of the Fleming Centre following their successful submission to the The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) design competition and exhibition in November. Feedback from more than 300 visitors and 100 written responses helped guide RIBA on their final selection and ensured that the winning concept reflected excellence in both design and functionality.

Their submission embraced the heritage of the site within their design, retaining its vital link to Paddington’s industrial past. The design prioritises sustainability, proposing features such as renewable energy systems, including a water-source heat pump and photovoltaic panels, alongside biodiverse landscaping and a low-carbon structure. Public engagement is central, with the ground floor designed as an open and welcoming extension of the public realm, offering views into laboratories and curated exhibition spaces to bring science to life.

The next phase of the project will involve detailed design development, public consultations, and the submission of a planning application in collaboration with Westminster City Council.