Westfield Properties

Westfield Properties, often operating under the broader Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) umbrella, is a major real estate developer and manager that has increasingly pivoted toward the life sciences sector. The company specializes in the conversion of traditional retail and commercial spaces into high-tech laboratory and research facilities, particularly in established biotech hubs like San Diego and London. By providing specialized infrastructure, including wet labs and clinical space, Westfield supports the growth of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Their business model focuses on creating integrated ecosystems where life science research can thrive alongside commercial and lifestyle amenities.