Darwin

In 2002 an innovative concept was developed for a series of purpose-built laboratory office centers for biotechnology companies. The name of the concept: Beagle. Beagle Darwin was the first center to be built according to this concept.
It was completed in 2006.

The center, conveniently located at the Bio Science Park Leiden,
the Netherlands, proved to be a hit. It houses the offices and laboratories of the companies Pharming, Microsafe and Galápagos. The success of Beagle Darwin inspired developers PCS Design & Construction and J.P. van Eesteren united in the v.o.f. The Beagle to start the development of Beagle Zernike: at least as good as its shining example.