King`s Cross Overview 2015

CONTENTS
MADE IN LONDON 01
A PLACE FOR PEOPLE 11
TODAY FOR TOMORROW 29
CREATIVE INDUSTRY 35
TRADING PLACES 43
WORKPLACE WORKSPACE 53
HOME COMING 63
NOVEMBER 2015
(REVISION A)
“The site is the perfect mix of grittiness and shininess,
simultaneously a symbol of London’s industrial and
engineering past and the creative present.”
EDWIN HEATHCOTE FINANCIAL TIMES
67 ACRES
8,000,000 SQ FT GROSS MIXED USE SPACE
3,000,000 SQ FT OF OFFICE SPACE
500,000 SQ FT OF SHOPS, RESTAURANTS,
CAFES, BARS AND LEISURE
CLOSE TO 2,000 NEW HOMES
26 ACRES OF PUBLIC SPACE
50 NEW AND RESTORED BUILDINGS
42,000 PEOPLE LIVING AND WORKING
20 NEW STREETS
10 NEW PUBLIC PLACES
3 MAINLINE STATIONS
6 TUBE LINES
1KM OF CANALSIDE
N1C A NEW POSTCODE
King’s Cross is the largest mixed-use
development in single ownership to be
masterplanned and developed in
central London for over 150 years
KING’S CROSS AN EXTRAORDINARY PART OF LONDON
FOREWORD
Since the publication of the last Overview in March 2014, great progress
has been made.
We are delighted that 2015 sees the opening of four new major public
spaces – Pancras Square, Lewis Cubitt Square, Lewis Cubitt Park and
Gasholder Park. These new spaces open up the next development phases
and complement Granary Square, which in three short years has become
one of London’s best-loved spots. With the new openings, nearly 85% of
the public realm at King’s Cross is now complete.
The streets and public spaces play host to a year-round programme
of events, markets and activities which bring people to King’s Cross
from all over the Capital and beyond. The event highlights in 2014,
were undoubtedly Battle Bridge, Steam Extravaganza and Winter Sun.
King’s Cross is already on the map as an exciting food destination and
in 2014, the highly successful Caravan and Grain Store on Granary Square
were joined by Bombay Café, Dishoom, The Greek Larder and Yumchaa.
Early 2015 saw Vinoteca and Notes open in Pancras Square, with
Granger & Co. following shortly after. A further four new restaurants are
under construction or being fitted out.
Great progress has also been made in bringing people to work in the
area. With the completion of One, Two, Five, Six and Seven Pancras Square,
there are now more than 4,000 people working here at businesses
such as Louis Vuitton, PRS for Music, Auto Trader and NewDay.
These companies will soon be joined by the likes of Google and media
giant Havas.
In 2014, the London Borough of Camden opened its new community
building at Five Pancras Square. The new headquarters is home to a leisure
Left AN ILLUMINATED APPROACH
The overarching philosophy at
King’s Cross is captured in the
art installation adorning the
corner of LB Camden’s new HQ
in Pancras Square.
centre and public library as well as the Council’s public and administrative
offices. The Camden building achieved the highest BREEAM rating for
a new office in London and we are proud that all the new build offices
completed so far have achieved a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating.
This commitment to environmental sustainability has been a
cornerstone of our philosophy at King’s Cross. Two Combined Heat and
Power Engines are now running in the Energy Centre, providing hot water
and heating to over 1 million sq ft of occupied space through our District
Heating Network.
Sustainability, of course, is not just about the environment, and we
are especially proud of our engagement with the local community –
in particular with young people. Between 2008 and 2014, we engaged
with over 3,800 pupils from over 50 schools, both secondary and primary.
Many of these schools are from the surrounding boroughs of Islington
and Camden. Since 2008 we have seen over 450 young people gain
a qualification through the Construction Skills Centre. As well as this,
our recruitment centre on Stable Street, KX Recruit has helped to place
250 local people in work.
2015 also saw the opening of the King’s Cross Academy, a two-form
entry primary school which we are sponsoring. The Academy welcomed its
first intake of 86 children and is co-located with the Frank Barnes School
for Deaf Children.
As well as the workers and visitors who enjoy the area, there are
now over 400 occupied new homes, and over 600 student bedrooms.
In addition, over 500 apartments in Tapestry, The Plimsoll Building and
Gasholders are under construction.
All this progress is in the context of significant activity all around us,
with Macmillan taking occupation of more space in the Regent’s Quarter
and the Francis Crick Institute soon to open.
We’re proud of what has been achieved so far and excited about what
the future holds. King’s Cross is now a vibrant, successful part of London
with many opportunities to further develop this rich and productive place.
SIR DAVID CLEMENTI CHAIRMAN, KING’S CROSS CENTRAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP NOVEMBER 2015
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KING’S CROSS A NEW PIECE OF CITY
MADE IN
LONDON
London is a remarkable place. It is a capital
creating inspiring workspace, beautiful
city and a world city, a financial hub and a
homes, vibrant shopping and welcoming
creative cauldron – a place where culture
public spaces.
and commerce come alive.
King’s Cross is a microcosm of the best
King’s Cross once played a vital role
in the commercial life of the capital.
of London – rich in colour and history,
Today, it is fast reclaiming that position.
culturally diverse and enterprising. This
With its central location, canalside setting,
67-acre development is well on the way
rich heritage, and inviting mix of uses
to becoming London’s next great estate,
it is now becoming one of London’s
offering a managed environment that
best-known districts.
is safe and secure around the clock for
Whether going to work, coming home
businesses, residents and visitors. An
or going out, King’s Cross blends central
environment that is always inclusive,
London locality with global accessibility.
never exclusive.
History is in the fabric of King’s Cross.
It resonates from every corner. This legacy
is complemented by contemporary design,
Right OLD AND NEW
The historic architecture of
King’s Cross has been re-purposed
into modern offices and retail
opportunities with sensitively
landscaped public spaces for all.
MADE IN LONDON
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50 new and restored buildings and
structures, 20 new streets and 10 new
public spaces are being created
COMMITTED BUILDINGS AND OCCUPIERS
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URBANEST, STUDENT HOUSING
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SAXON COURT, RESIDENTIAL
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ROSEBERRY MANSIONS, RESIDENTIAL
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RUBICON COURT, RESIDENTIAL
for 8 million sq ft gross of mixed-use
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development. Spread over a site that totals
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67-acres, there will be 3 million sq ft net
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R7, OFFICES, RETAIL AND CINEMA
of new workspace; up to 500,000 sq ft of
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retail, cafés, bars, restaurants and leisure
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In 2006, planning permission was granted
facilities; close to 2,000 new homes; a new
university; and a range of educational, hotel
and cultural facilities. All set in a massive
26 acres of public space.
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GASHOLDER PARK, URBAN PARK
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ARTHOUSE, RESIDENTIAL, RETAIL, LEISURE AND
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WESTERN TRANSIT SHED, RESIDENTIAL
MARKETING SUITE, KX RECRUIT, KING’S CROSS
VISITOR CENTRE, RESTAURANT (DISHOOM), RETAIL
AND OFFICES (ARGENT, HOARE LEA, ZONE)
WEST HANDYSIDE CANOPY, EVENTS SPACE
THE GRANARY, EDUCATION (UNIVERSITY OF THE
ARTS LONDON) AND RESTAURANTS (CARAVAN,
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TWO GRANARY SQUARE, CULTURE AND OFFICE
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mandates that include the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural
development, disaster reduction, the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalisation of
historic cities. AKDN agencies conduct their programmes without regard to faith, origin or gender.
THE GRANARY COMPLEX, EDUCATION (CENTRAL
SAINT MARTINS SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN)
MIDLAND GOODS SHED, RETAIL, COOKERY
SCHOOL (WAITROSE) AND CULTURE
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AKDN, CULTURE, EDUCATION AND HOTEL
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TAPESTRY, RESIDENTIAL, ENERGY CENTRE,
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PLIMSOLL BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, PRIMARY
ACADEMY AND FRANK BARNES SCHOOL FOR
DEAF CHILDREN, COMMUNITY AND RETAIL
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PAVILION RESTAURANT AND BAR
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FISH & COAL, OFFICE AND RESTAURANT
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THREE PANCRAS SQUARE, OFFICES (HAVAS)
AND RETAIL
FOUR PANCRAS SQUARE, RETAIL AND OFFICES
(UNIVERSAL MUSIC)
FIVE PANCRAS SQUARE, OFFICE AND LEISURE
(LB CAMDEN OFFICES, ACCESS CENTRE, LEISURE
CENTRE, PUBLIC LIBRARY)
KING’S BOULEVARD, OFFICES (GOOGLE)
TWO PANCRAS SQUARE, OFFICES (PRS FOR
MUSIC, CIRCLE HOUSING, NEWDAY, VISTAPRINT,
MSD, AUTO TRADER) AND RETAIL
SIX PANCRAS SQUARE, OFFICES (GOOGLE)
AND RETAIL
ONE PANCRAS SQUARE, OFFICES (THE OFFICE
GROUP, LOUIS VUITTON, CSC), RESTAURANT
(VINOTECA, NOTES) AND RETAIL
SEVEN PANCRAS SQUARE, OFFICE (THE OFFICE
GROUP), RESTAURANT (GRANGER & CO.)
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GERMAN GYMNASIUM, RESTAURANT (D&D LONDON)
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By 2020 up to 42,000 people will
be studying, living and working in
King’s Cross.
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MADE IN LONDON
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King’s Cross St Pancras is the most
connected transport hub in Europe.
It links six London underground lines with
two national mainline train stations and
international high speed rail. London’s five
international airports are equally accessible;
all are within the hour with direct service to
Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton.
St Pancras International is also home
to Eurostar, which takes passengers to
the centre of Paris in 2hrs 15, Brussels in
1hr 51 and Lille in 1hr 20. In the next few
years, these destinations will be joined by
LUTON
Amsterdam, Cologne and Frankfurt
via Deutsche Bahn’s high speed ‘ICE’
intercity express.
STANSTED
KING’S CROSS
ST PANCRAS
HEATHROW
MARYLEBONE
BAKER STREET
EUSTON
FARRINGDON
PADDINGTON
LIVERPOOL STREET
BOND
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MOORGATE
OXFORD
CIRCUS
GREEN
PARK
BANK
CANNON STREET
PICCADILLY
CIRCUS
CHARING CROSS
LONDON CITY
AIRPORT
TOWER
HILL
BLACKFRIARS
FENCHURCH STREET
VICTORIA
RIVER THAMES
HEATHROW
WATERLOO
GATWICK
UNDERGROUND LINES
Victoria
Piccadilly
Hammersmith & City
Circle
Metropolitan
Northern
Bakerloo
District
Jubilee
DLR
Crossrail
(service available from May 2018)
LONDON
BRIDGE
GATWICK
£2.5bn has been spent on local transport
infrastructure, making King’s Cross
St Pancras London’s most significant
transport interchange for local, national and
international travel
EDINBURGH 4H:22M
GLASGOW 4H:08M
NEWCASTLE 2H:47M
DURHAM 2H:43M
YORK 1H:48M
LEEDS 2H:12M
LIVERPOOL 2H:23M
MANCHESTER 2H:07M
SHEFFIELD 2H:12M
NOTTINGHAM 1H:41M
BIRMINGHAM 1H:22M
CAMBRIDGE 0H:46M
EUSTON STATION
KING’S CROSS ST PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL
AMSTERDAM 4H:16M
(3H:50M)
BRUSSELS 1H:51M
COLOGNE 5H:30M
(3H:40M)
LILLE 1H:20M
FRANKFURT 5H:56M
(4H:40M)
PARIS 2H:15M
MOUTIERS 7H:48M
AIME LA PLAGNE 8H:05M
BOURG ST MAURICE 8H:25M
LYON 4H:53M
AVIGNON 5H:47M
LOCAL, NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL RAIL
ICE train services when available
MADE IN LONDON
06/07
Left WORTHWHILE INVESTMENT
An £850m investment by
London & Continental Railways
has re-established St Pancras
as ‘the cathedral of the railways’
– both at home and abroad.
Right NEW AND IMPROVED
King’s Cross Station is almost
unrecognisable – with more capacity,
lighter, brighter, functional and
modern. The Western Concourse
features more than 25 shops,
restaurants and bars.
Above ONE OF A KIND
The undercroft of St Pancras
International has become a
shopper’s delight with a retail
offer that boasts both well-known
high street names and boutique
independent retailers. There are also
over 20 places to eat and drink.
Far right REVEALED
Long obscured by the station
extension, Lewis Cubitt’s
famous façade was uncovered
in 2013, together with the new
King’s Cross Square.
The stations are not
only travel hubs,
but shopping and
eating destinations
in their own right.
They house more than
90 retail and food
outlets, some never
seen before at a
British station
MADE IN LONDON
08/09
KING’S CROSS A WELCOMING DESTINATION
A PLACE
FOR PEOPLE
The new neighbourhood at King’s Cross
On the banks of the Regent’s Canal,
is being built around a framework of leafy
the magnificent Granary Square was first to
parks, squares, streets and pathways.
open. Barely three years old, it’s already a
This network of routes and green spaces is
firm favourite with Londoners and visitors
as important as the buildings themselves,
alike. Granary Square was followed in 2013
and a whole 40% of the development is
by the beautifully landscaped Handyside
given over to open space for everyone to
Gardens and in 2015 by four more major
experience and enjoy.
new parks and squares – Lewis Cubitt Park,
Today, the popularity of King’s Cross
owes much to the success of the new
Lewis Cubitt Square, Gasholder Park and
Pancras Square.
public spaces and the events and activities
that bring them to life.
Left A LEAFY SPOT
Lunch in the sun beneath the lime
trees at Granary Square.
Right BOUDICCA VS THE ROMANS
In August 2014, visitors were
transported back to 61AD as
gladiators, chariots and warrior
queens invaded King’s Cross.
A PLACE FOR PEOPLE
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At King’s Cross, water, light
and earth combine to create
a public realm that is rich in
natural green life
“It’s all change at
King’s Cross with
a greener, cleaner
regeneration.”
STANDARD CITY @STANDARDCITY
Left page HISTORY IN THE MAKING
The cast iron skeleton of Gasholder
No.8 has been lovingly restored
and moved to a new home on
the canalside. It frames the new
Gasholder Park with its sculpted
canopy – opened late 2015.
Top 1,080 REASONS
Granary Square with its 1,080
fountains, is a busy London Square
and hosts a myriad of events
throughout the year.
Bottom LEWIS CUBITT’S SQUARE
Adjoining the shops and bars of
Stable Street Is Lewis Cubitt Square.
With seats nestled among flower
beds beneath the trees and arching
water jets set within the paving,
this is a place for people to make
their own.
Middle left PANCRAS SQUARE
The newly opened Pancras Square
with its cascading water feature
- a place to take a break from the
bustle of the city, or relax after
day’s work.
Middle right GREEN PEACE
Over 65 different kinds of plants
adorn the beautifully landscaped
Handyside Gardens.
A PLACE FOR PEOPLE
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Above A DIFFERENT ANGLE
Viewpoint, the floating platform at
Camley Street Natural Park, brings
art and nature closer together.
Created by the Capital’s supreme
masterplanner, John Nash, the Regent’s
Canal winds quietly through the Capital
from Limehouse Basin to Paddington.
The canal was once a vital means of
communication, carrying coal, goods and
building materials to King’s Cross from the
North of England.
Today, the charming waterway is being
transformed, and will be an important part
of neighbourhood life at King’s Cross – just
as it was in its industrial heyday. Opening
in 2015, Wharf Road Gardens was the
first part of the canal corridor greenway.
Travelling west from here, the wide steps
that sweep down to the water from Granary
Square are a popular spot.
Also opening in 2016, the Viaduct is an
elevated park that follows the curve of the
canal, linking Granary Square with the new
green space that leads down to the water
from the historic gasholder guide frames.
The first of these, Gasholder No.8, returned
to King’s Cross in 2013 and now frames the
new Gasholder Park.
The path along the Regent’s Canal
is one of London’s favourite walks
A PLACE FOR PEOPLE
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Lewis Cubitt Park –
a much-needed swathe of green
in this very urban part of London
A PLACE FOR PEOPLE
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“If not the hottest, the new pond at King’s Cross is
without doubt London’s coolest new attraction.”
ADRIAN BRIDGE THE TELEGRAPH
Top left KNEES-UP
A spring fête to celebrate the
opening of Lewis Cubitt Square.
Top right FAMILY-FRIENDLY
Kids run free at Lewis Cubitt Park.
The wide green lawn is perfect for
a run-around.
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TAKE THE PLUNGE
Of Soil and Water: King’s Cross
Pond Club it takes immersive art
to whole new level. This natural
bathing pond is the final instalment
in the RELAY public art programme.
The open spaces at King’s Cross
involve play and relaxation, public
art and horticulture - the chance
for delight and surprise
A PLACE FOR PEOPLE
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Across the development,
new sports and leisure facilities
are being provided to cater for
everyone, with more to come
Above BOOTCAMP
Martin Whitelock of MW5 Fitness
runs outdoor interval training and
running clubs.
Bottom left PADDLE POWER
Moo Canoe organises some
water-based fun at King’s Cross
Sports Day.
Right PING PONG
The table tennis tables see plenty of
action from absolute beginners to
would-be pro’s.
In 2014, a brand new public leisure centre
opened at Five Pancras Square. The new
swimming pool isn’t the only spot for a dip
– a chlorine-free alternative is now available
in the form of King’s Cross Pond Club, the
natural bathing pond at Lewis Cubitt Park.
Across the development, MW5 Fitness runs
training and running clubs most days, and
coming soon to one of the retail units in
ArtHouse is gym and studio, Frame.
Bottom HYDROTHERAPY
The beautiful new facilities at
Pancras Leisure Centre.
Below right GAME ON
The all-weather sports pitch is free
for everyone – perfect for a kick
about with friends.
A PLACE FOR PEOPLE
20/21
In 2014, King’s Cross
came alive with over
150,000 people
enjoying events in the
new public spaces
Left page IT’S A HOLI PARTY
Dishoom brought the
technicoloured, fun-filled
Indian celebration to King’s Cross
with its third annual party.
Top STEAM EXTRAVANGAZA
In October 2014, railway enthusiasts
were treated to a weekend event
exploring the golden age of steam.
Middle right SPRING HAS SPRUNG
Fun and games were had by all
the family at the opening of Lewis
Cubitt Park and Square.
Bottom DIWALI
Newcomer to the King’s Cross
restaurant scene, Dishoom
celebrates the Indian Festival
of Light.
Middle left READY, STEADY… HOP
In July 2014, it was a sport take-over
in celebration of the opening of
Pancras Leisure Centre.
Colourful heritage and vibrant community
spirit are reflected in the series of events
that are making King’s Cross a focus for
art, music and street theatre. During 2014,
the area hosted more than 85 events.
The public spaces came alive to the sounds
and rhythms of world-class musicians
and emerging artists, family festivals and
pop-up shows. And, with a year-round
programme of activities, King’s Cross
continues to draw the crowds.
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“What makes King’s Cross different is the
determination to create an interesting place
with a truly diverse mix of uses.”
ANDREA WATSON DAILY EXPRESS
Top right AMERICANA STYLE
Lindy hop at the Yard sale at
West Handyside Canopy.
Middle VANTAGE POINT
The viewing platform not only
gives a bird’s eye view of the
development, but is also a venue
for art and performance. In 2014,
266,000 visitors made the climb.
Bottom left TÊTE-À-TÊTE
The world’s largest festival of
new opera came to the streets
of King’s Cross – and not a dinner
jacket in sight.
Bottom right FUNKIN’ IT UP
Performance group Kinetica Bloco
brought the rhythms of carnival to
King’s Cross.
Right page ORANGE HAZE
King’s Cross went carving crazy
at Halloween with 3,000 candle-lit
pumpkins on the canalside steps.
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Top / middle left SPICK AND SPAN
The team works hard to keep
King’s Cross looking great.
Middle KINGS CROSS IN BLOOM
As part of the Chelsea Fringe
Festival, the canalside steps were
carpeted with 35,000 flowers.
Bottom / right page AT YOUR SERVICE
Enthusiastic and dedicated, the
King’s Cross Estate Services team is
always on hand to lend a hand.
The King’s Cross estate reflects London
in all its complexity. It is an accessible,
inclusive, vibrant part of the city – a
place where lives are lived, memories are
formed and experiences enjoyed. Key to
this is managing the estate so that it is
welcoming, well-maintained and secure
for everyone.
The King’s Cross Estate Services team
is committed to running the best managed
estate in the UK. Integral to this is a
constructive and positive relationship with
residents, tenants and visitors. Whatever
the reason for being in King’s Cross, the
atmosphere is always warm and welcoming,
and the estate team is determined to keep
it that way.
For residents and visitors alike, it is an
inclusive and welcoming destination,
one that is safe and secure
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KING’S CROSS A SUSTAINABLE PLACE
TODAY FOR
TOMORROW
Urban opportunities like King’s Cross
Every effort is being made to deliver
do not come around often. That’s why
a development for London that is built on
when they do, it is incumbent on us to
sustainable values.
create a sustainable place – a place with a
Ensuring that the local community
long-term future that has minimal impact
benefits from the investment at King’s
on the environment. This has been the
Cross is at the heart of a philosophy that
guiding principle at King’s Cross.
places people first. As well as housing,
There are many aspects to creating
there are job and training opportunities,
sustainable places. At King’s Cross it
programmes for schools and community
has included everything from promoting
projects. Autumn 2015 saw the opening
energy efficiency to encouraging green
of King’s Cross Academy, a new two-form
transport. From the re-use of heritage
primary and nursery school as well as the
buildings to a massive programme of tree
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children,
planting; from sustainable building design
with more community and educational
to ensuring social and cultural diversity.
facilities to come.
In early 2015, the estate’s Environmental
Management System (EMS) achieved
ISO14001 accreditation in recognition
of continual improvement in managing
the environmental impacts of running
the estate.
Left WALLFLOWERS
The green walls and roofs at
King’s Cross encourage flora
and fauna to flourish in every
possible space.
Right MAKING INTRODUCTIONS
440 different species of plants
have been introduced to the
development to date.
Far right ROUGH AND TUMBLE
Fun after school with the
soft play equipment.
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Sharing space with the Visitor Centre
on Stable Street, KX Recruit is a free job
matching service that helps local people to
find work at King’s Cross and helps King’s
Cross employers to find the right candidates
to fill their vacancies. The service
launched in January 2014, and has already
successfully placed 250 local people in jobs
across the estate and in the wider area.
Also helping local people to access
the jobs and opportunities created by the
development is the Construction Skills
Centre on York Way. The Centre provides
training and helps young people to gain
qualifications, apprenticeships and job
placements. All King’s Cross construction
partners signed up to support the project.
To date, over 450 young people have
gained a qualification, and there have been
over 700 apprenticeship placements.
Known as “the garden of a thousand
hands,” the Global Generation Skip Garden
is an inspirational project that is doing great
work with local young people, helping them
develop new skills and networks. Now in its
fifth year, the Skip Garden recently moved
to a new home on Canal Reach.
Top left A WARM WELCOME
The Visitor Centre is where you can
learn about the history of the area
and see how the development will
unfold over the coming years.
Left A MOVEABLE FEAST
The Global Generation Skip Garden
continues to welcome eager, young
green fingers to its community
garden - now on Canal Reach.
Bottom left KX RECRUIT
From a new location on Stable
Street, the recruitment centre is
helping place local people in jobs
at King’s Cross.
Right KING’S CROSS ACADEMY
The new academy primary and
nursery school for King’s Cross
opened in September 2015.
The new academy will be a school
where successful learning happens
within a creative, supportive and
inspiring environment
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Each new building connects
to the Energy Centre through
an estate-wide hot water
distribution network
Top right PIPE DREAMS
District heating, water, gas,
telecommunications and electrical
pipework and cabling have been
installed across the 67 acre site.
Bottom right HANDS ON
The Construction Skills Centre
on York Way provides vocational
training for local young people and
helps place them in apprenticeships
on the development.
Left POWERING UP
The Energy Centre is home to the
Combined Heat and Power plant
which started generating electricity
in 2012.
99%
OF THE DEVELOPMENT’S HEAT
AND HOT WATER DEMAND IS MET
FROM THE ON-SITE ENERGY CENTRE
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© PAUL COCHRANE
KING’S CROSS A CULTURAL POWERHOUSE
CREATIVE
INDUSTRY
The Granary Complex is the centrepiece
King’s Cross has always been an
of the King’s Cross development. It is also
inspiration to creative people. From
home to the world famous arts college
Victorian painters fascinated by the
Central Saint Martins, part of the University
modernity of railways, to defenders of
of the Arts London (UAL).
great British architecture such as poet
Now in its fourth year in the Granary
John Betjeman. The area is currently home
Building, the University is a significant
to the studios of Antony Gormley, creator
addition to the cultural landscape – a
of The Angel of the North and Heatherwick
landscape in which creative industries
Studios, the group responsible for the
thrive, and some of the world’s most
London 2012 Olympic cauldron.
celebrated museums and libraries
A new cultural focal point has been
are situated. Drawn to the exciting
introduced to central London and, with it,
environment at King’s Cross, the relocation
a promise - that King’s Cross will provide
of Central Saint Martins has reinforced
tomorrow’s creative leaders.
the many creative skills in the area,
including art, fashion, communications,
design and drama.
Left A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
UAL’s Platform Theatre stages
performances that experiment with
design and theatrical technique.
Right EMERGING TALENT
Lethaby Gallery showcases the
work of the staff and students of
Central Saint Martins.
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FUTURE STARS
Central Saint Martins has produced
some of the biggest names in the
world of art, design and fashion.
The university’s end of year degree
shows are eagerly anticipated and
attract interest from far and wide.
“An extraordinarily exciting
place, the hub of the capital’s
art education and a centre for
excellence which will be the
envy of the world.”
THEO FENNELL CREATIVE DIRECTOR, THEO FENNELL PLC
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Background IFO SIGHTING
The multi-coloured giant birdcage
is the work of Jacques Rival
and is part of the RELAY public
art programme.
Middle right ILLUSTRATIVE GENIUS
Quentin Blake at the House of
Illustration – the world’s first public
gallery dedicated to the art of
illustration in all its forms.
Top right AUTO ITALIA
This artist-run organisation
produced and exhibited work by
emerging artists from a studio in the
Rubicon Building on York Way.
Bottom right BELOVED BEAR
The Paddington exhibition at the
House of Illustration.
Far left WINTER SUN
This art installation and social space
warmed up Granary Square in the
winter months.
“King’s Cross is emerging as a
new creative hotspot, a place
where artists and dreamers
can thrive.”
STATION TO STATION: IN PRAISE OF A REBORN KINGS CROSS GQ
Continuing the creative tradition and
helping to keep the spotlight on King’s
Cross, RELAY was the area’s first dedicated
arts programme. Funded by the King’s
Cross Partnership, RELAY featured
temporary works by world-renowned
artists. The programme launched in 2011
with Jacques Rival’s giant birdcage,
Identified Flying Object (IFO), IFO was
followed by Black Maria by Richard
Wentworth and architecture practice
GRUPPE, while in 2013, the buildings
around Granary Square became the
canvas for Felice Varini’s hugely popular
Across the Buildings. The final installation in
the RELAY programme is Of Soil and Water:
King’s Cross Pond Club by architects Ooze
(Eva Pfannes and Sylvain Hartenberg) and
artist Marjetica Potrč.
A new team of curators will be appointed
for the next three years of the programme.
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FASHION FORWARD
King’s Cross is attracting some
of the biggest names in fashion.
Background: Vivienne Westwood
in the German Gymnasium.
Top left: Alexander McQueen in the
Coal Drops.
Bottom left: Paul Smith in
The Crossing.
“With Louis Vuitton… and now
Topshop’s official London fashion
week venue in residence at
King’s Cross, it’s the perfect spot
for style moochers.”
EMILY JUPP EVENING STANDARD
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KING’S CROSS A PLACE TO SHOP
TRADING
PLACES
Retail at King’s Cross is gathering
Across the historic Regent’s Canal,
momentum. Shops, restaurants, cafés,
Granary Square is always bustling with
entertainment and leisure venues are
activity, especially on a sunny day. This is
adding to the area’s buzz.
a place where young and old, locals and
The journey starts at the stations,
visitors meet and eat. Caravan, Grain Store
which go well beyond the typical station
and Yumchaa will soon be joined by a new
shopping and eating experience.
bar and restaurant in the Canalside Pavilion
Battle Bridge Place, with its giant
and a restaurant and bar by Jamie Oliver in
60-year-old oak, is the southern gateway
the Fish and Coal Buildings. There’s more
to King’s Cross and a taste of things
canalside dining with The Greek Larder in
to come. Here, in the historic German
ArtHouse and the new Waitrose food store
Gymnasium, D&D London recently opened
and cookery school in the historic Midlands
its latest restaurant with Granger & Co. and
Goods Shed.
Vinoteca as neighbours. This is also the
At the heart of the development is
entry point to Pancras Square, where craft
Coal Drops Yard. With its Victorian railway
coffee shop Notes has set up shop.
architecture, cobbled streets and canalside
King’s Boulevard is the main thoroughfare
setting, this new retail quarter is set to
at King’s Cross and will be a shopping
become one of the capital’s most exciting
destination in its own right. Expect to see
destinations. Construction begins in 2016
a mix of leading international names and
and the Coal Drops will open in 2018.
fashion forward, accessible brands along this
handsome, leafy boulevard.
Left POP UP
It was a UK first when US fashion
brand, J.Crew set up shop in the
Western Transit Shed. People
flocked to see a unique preview
of the Autumn / Winter collection.
Right GRANGER & CO.
Australian chef, Bill Granger
has brought his unique magpie
approach to cuisine with a relaxed,
easy-going style to King’s Cross
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“A blazing dining scene
is the main draw to
King’s Cross.”
EMILY GOLDFISCHER LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR
Top left KERBSIDE
London’s best street food served up
daily in Lewis Cubitt Square.
Middle left NOTES
This craft coffee shop on Pancras
Square combines the finest beans,
the latest technology and the
most important ingredient - highly
trained baristas.
Bottom A TASTE OF OLD BOMBAY
The hugely popular Indian eatery,
Dishoom opened at King’s Cross in
2014 drawing upon the heritage of
the Irani bars and cafés of Bombay.
Far left AL FRESCO
When the weather’s fine, the terrace
at Caravan is always packed with
people enjoying influences and
flavours from around the world.
Bottom left YUMCHAA
This tea shop in the Granary
Building has perfected the art of
blending loose leaf-tea.
Right VINOTECA
Vinoteca is serious about wine,
with a list of nearly 285 and an
ever-changing selection by the glass.
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The shopping experience at Coal Drops
Yard will be eclectic and always with a
point of difference - a convergence of
fashion, craft, culture and design from an
edited collection of British and international
brands - new and old. Naturally restaurants
and entertainment venues will complement
the retail, especially towards the canal
and along Stable Street, where popular
Dishoom is already pulling in the crowds.
As King’s Cross develops, new retail
neighbourhoods will emerge – the
Gasholders, Handyside, Canal Reach –
each with their own distinct character
and each making a unique contribution
to King’s Cross.
Top THE GREEK LARDER
Looking out over the Regent’s
Canal, The Greek Larder’s
delicatessen and restaurant bring
authentic Eastern Mediterranean
flavours to King’s Cross.
Middle WAITROSE
Waitrose have opened a 29,000 sq ft
food and wine store and a 3,000 sq ft
cookery school in the historic
Midlands Goods Shed and East
Handyside Canopy.
Right FISH AND COAL BUILDINGS
Built in 1850 to Lewis Cubitt’s design,
the canalside Fish and Coal buildings
will be the new base for the Jamie
Oliver Group with offices, studios
and restaurants. An elevated park
follows the curved front of the
building, connecting Granary Square
with Gasholder Park.
“Never before has so much been done so
successfully with a heritage carrot.”
© MILLER HARE
SAMUEL MUSTON ELLE
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Coal Drops Yard,
London’s most exciting
new shopping destination,
combines industrial
heritage with innovative
contemporary design
COMPUTER GENERATED IMAGES FOR INDICATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.
SUBJECT TO PLANNING.
© MIR
© FORBES MASSIE
© MIR
COAL DROPS YARD
With its canalside location,
Victorian architecture and
beautiful new public squares as a
backdrop, Coal Drops Yard is set
to become an exciting and unique
new shopping destination.
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“Great Northern Hotel - it is a
smooth-running sweetheart of a place.”
CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER
Above / left BEAUTIFUL AND BOUTIQUE
The Great Northern Hotel, designed
by Lewis Cubitt, was the original
great railway hotel. The building,
which lay derelict for 12 years, has
been magnificently refurbished and
brought back to life as a 91 room
luxury boutique hotel.
Top ROUGH LUXE
The famous artist duo Gilbert
and George adorn the walls of the
unique townhouse hotel.
Above A NATIONAL TREASURE
Originally designed by Sir George
Gilbert Scott in 1875, the gothic
masterpiece that fronts St Pancras
Station has undergone a decade
of restoration and re-opened in
2011 as the five-star St Pancras
Renaissance Hotel.
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KING’S CROSS A BUSINESS LOCATION
WORKPLACE
WORKSPACE
King’s Cross is a powerhouse of creativity
A BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating is the
and innovation, where learning excellence
goal for all of our new-build offices and
and research meet the world of business.
has already been achieved at One and
Unashamedly mixed-use, it is the place
Two Pancras Square and, in partnership
where people aspire to work, love to live,
with the London Borough of Camden,
and want to visit again and again.
at Five Pancras Square.
Attracting both start-ups and
All of the office buildings in the
international corporations, the 19 new
1.1 million sq ft cluster at Pancras Square
and refurbished office buildings provide
are now completed or committed.
3 million sq ft net of commercial office
With that, the focus shifts to the next
space. The buildings range in size from
opportunity around Handyside, where
20,000 to 340,000 sq ft, offering flexible
the new public spaces are already open
floor plates from 4,000 to 35,000 sq ft.
and being enjoyed. Construction has now
Each is designed by a different architect,
started on the first offices buildings.
bringing its own distinctive contribution
to the scheme and making King’s Cross
a truly unique destination.
Every building at King’s Cross aims
for excellence in workspace design and
technology. The buildings also serve as
leading examples of sustainable design
and environmental performance.
Left PASSING TIME
The offices on Stable Street have
been sympathetically designed
to suit the needs of a variety of
occupiers, ensuring staff enjoy the
working day and have no need to
watch the clock.
Right / far right FINELY TUNED
PRS for Music, the organisation
that represents over 100,000
songwriters, composers and
music publishers, is at Two
Pancras Square.
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“King’s Cross has continued to become one of the
most exciting business destinations in London.”
RHIANNON BURY PROPERTY WEEK
Right AUTO TRADER
One of many who are making an
impression at King’s Cross. Auto
Trader relocated its two southern
offices to Two Pancras Square.
“There cannot be another
development in the UK
with more diverse occupiers
than King’s Cross.”
ADAM BRANSON BUILDING ONLINE
WORKPLACE WORKSPACE
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Pancras Square is the gateway to King’s
Cross. Opened in January 2015, this new
London square is a place for locals, workers
and visitors alike. The buildings that form
the perimeter are islands, so the square
itself is an open invitation, accessible from
all directions. Cafés, restaurants and bars
spill out into the square giving the area
energy and buzz.
Google has secured Six Pancras Square
for its current UK headquarters, while
international media group Havas has leased
the whole of Three Pancras Square. The
London Borough of Camden is at number
Five, and the world’s most sought-after
luggage label Louis Vuitton packed its
elegantly monogrammed trunks and
switched its UK hub from Bond Street to
Pancras Square. Also here are Auto Trader,
PRS for Music, New Day, Vistaprint, CSC,
and The Office Group. Four Pancras Square
is the only remaining space and is available
as a pre-let opportunity.
Top left SKY GARDEN
The roof garden at Two Pancras
Square is a restful haven – a place
to relax and enjoy the calm above
the bustling city.
Top right SEVEN PANCRAS SQUARE
Occupied by The Office Group,
Seven Pancras Square captures
the best of the old and the new
in one building.
Middle TRANQUILITY
Pancras Square - a place to relax
and enjoy the warmth of the sun.
© BAM DESIGN
Below GARDEN SQUARE, CITY SQUARE
Designed by Townshend Landscape
Architects, Pancras Square is a new
square for London, an open space
accessible to all.
Pancras Square, a delightful
microcosm in one of the world’s
biggest and busiest capital cities
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R7, HANDYSIDE STREET, N1C
PRE-LET OPPORTUNITY 155,000 SQ FT, CIRCA 17,000 SQ FT FLOORPLATES
R7 is located on Handyside Street, adjacent
The upper levels have highly flexible
to Central Saint Martins. It provides
floorplates. These can be sub-divided into
155,000 sq ft with typical floorplates of
a variety of smaller or larger areas with the
c.17,000 sq ft over 10 floors. Designed by
ability to link floors vertically via internal
Duggan Morris Architects, this elegant
stairs. Each floor will have at least one
building is clad in light rose pink with
terrace, with a large, shared roof garden on
deep copper pink metal panels. The
the ninth floor. Completion of the building
seven-metre high entrance lobby is public.
is anticipated in the summer of 2017.
From here, visitors can access the cinema,
retail and restaurant space at the ground
and mezzanine levels as well as the offices.
SCHEDULE OF AREAS (NIA)
OFFICE FLOORS
SQ FT
SQ M
Tenth
6,297
585
Ninth
6,905
642
Eighth
14,781
1,373
Seventh
15,110
1,404
Sixth
16,240
1,509
Fifth
16,741
1,556
Fourth
17,231
1,601
Third
17,487
1,625
Second
17,998
1,672
First
17,998
1,672
SE Unit Ground Floor
1,715
159
SE Unit Mezzanine Floor
1,417
132
NE Unit Ground Floor
2,749
255
NE Unit Mezzanine Floor
2,408
224
155,079
14,409
L O A D I N G B AY
OFFICE TOTAL
GROUND
FLOOR
All areas shown are indicative Net Internal Areas and will
need to be verified upon completion
KEY
Cinema
Restaurant
Office or retail
Reception
Common and core
Office
Terrace
Top A GRAND ENTRANCE
The ground floor at R7 includes
a 5,500 sq ft reception and an
independent three-screen cinema.
TYPICAL
FLOOR
Bottom TWO-TONE
The building will be two-toned,
clad in light rose pink and deep
copper pink metal panels, with
extensive glazing and terraces
punctuating the façades.
NOTE: Computer generated images
for indicative purposes only. Subject
to planning.
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© FORBES MASSIE
WORKPLACE WORKSPACE
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© FORBES MASSIE
OFFICES
BUILDING
SIZE
FLOORS
(NET) SQ FT
BUILDING STATUS
NO.
(NET) SQ M
S1 Handyside Street
180,000
16,720
10
Delivery from
late 2018
T2 Canal Reach
200,000
18,580
10
Delivery
mid 2018
T3 Canal Reach
154,000
14,305
8
Delivery from
mid 2018
R7 Handyside Street
149,000
13,840
10
Speculative –
mid 2017
R8 Beaconsfield Street
66,000
6,170
9 + 10
Delivery mid 2019
PANCRAS
SQUARE
GRANARY
SQUARE
With the Pancras Square office cluster
either complete or committed, the next
opportunity is the development around
Handyside and Canal Reach. The beautiful
new public spaces off Handyside,
Lewis Cubitt Park and Square, are already
open and being enjoyed by the public.
Gasholder Park on Canal Reach opened
November 2015.
The offices on Canal Reach are
being designed by Bennetts Associates,
the Handyside building, S1 by Mossessian
Architecture, R7 by Duggan Morris
Architects and R8 by Piercy & Company.
New housing, educational and cultural
facilities are also being developed here
and the shopping and leisure destination
Coal Drops Yard will open in 2018. This
will complement the homes, leisure and
educational facilities that are already at
King’s Cross. This once derelict railway
land is now a thriving community for all.
Right THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY
The sites outlined in red indicate
offices under development.
The white tints indicate sites
yet to begin.
The next opportunity –
Handyside Street and Canal Reach
T2
S1
LEWIS
CUBITT
SQUARE
T3
HANDYSIDE
STREET
LEWIS
CUBITT
PARK
R7
R8
CANAL
REACH
© MILLER HARE
R8
WORKPLACE WORKSPACE
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© VISUALISATION ONE
KING’S CROSS A PLACE TO LIVE
HOME
COMING
A central London location, superb
The homes at King’s Cross are
transport connections, a canalside setting,
thoughtfully planned and intelligently
a rich heritage, an exciting cultural scene,
designed, with exceptional attention to
a thriving business environment and a
detail and a commitment to excellence,
strong sense of local community. All these
both in the architecture and the interiors.
things come together at King’s Cross to
Parking for cars and bicycles, storage,
make a unique and exciting place to live.
waste and recycling have all been carefully
This is a neighbourhood in every sense,
considered. Our sustainability strategy,
with beautiful parks and squares, schools,
including connection to the low-carbon
community, cultural and leisure facilities,
District Heating system, means that we
places to eat and places to meet.
are achieving Level 4 of the Code for
The development includes close to
Sustainable Homes.
2,000 new homes of different types and
tenures, plus bespoke, high-quality student
housing. Some 7,000 people will live in
this new neighbourhood, reflecting the
spectrum of London life. Many are already
here: more than 400 homes are completed
and occupied including the stunning
apartments in ArtHouse. Apartments in
The Plimsoll Building were made ready for
residents in Autumn 2015 and the Tapestry
apartments will be ready in spring 2016.
Far right TAPESTRY
Tapestry offers waterside living in
the heart of the city and a secluded
garden square in the sky.
© VISUALISATION ONE
Right ARTHOUSE
The beautiful apartments at
ArtHouse are now fully occupied.
© PHILIP DURRANT
Left THE PLIMSOLL BUILDING
The private courtyard garden
at The Plimsoll Building is an
oasis of green designed by
the internationally acclaimed
Dan Pearson Studio.
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© HISANO LUTTMAN
USAGE RIGHTS COURTESY OF
MARY EVANS
Gasholders will capture the imaginations
of those looking for a new home with soul
as well as refined style
The triplet of gasholders was a recognisable
part of the London skyline long before
many of the buildings that now define it.
Following extensive refurbishment, it will
be prized alongside the city’s other iconic
architectural landmarks as it returns to
a transformed King’s Cross. What was
once an industrial powerhouse is now
an opportunity to live surrounded by
celebrated museums and cultural centres,
exceptional shopping, restaurants and
elegant parklands.
© VISUALISATION ONE
Showcasing feats of engineering
both then and now, the triplet of historic
gasholders creates a frame that enfolds
exquisite, contemporary blocks connected
by a central courtyard and several walkways.
Together they will hold 145 elegant
apartments, including nine penthouses,
plus rooftop gardens, gym, spa, private
dining, a business centre, residents’ lounge,
concierge facilities and a screening room.
Go to gasholderslondon.co.uk for
further information.
THE GASHOLDERS
The historic cast iron gasholder
frames will create a stunning setting
for new canalside studio, one-, twoand three-bedroom apartments,
duplexes and penthouses.
Right WATERSIDE LIVING
View of Gasholders London from
the Regent’s Canal.
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Top AWE-INSPIRING
The view from The Plimsoll Building
looking through the iconic
gasholder guideframe.
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The Plimsoll Building – inspirational living
at the heart of King’s Cross
Bottom left A SENSE OF ARRIVAL
The Plimsoll Building approached
from Gasholder Park.
Middle LIVING ROOM AND KITCHEN
The interiors at The Plimsoll Building.
Right KING’S CROSS ACADEMY
The new Academy primary
school offers a state-of-the-art
learning environment.
kingscrossacademy.org.uk
Completing in Autumn 2015, The Plimsoll
Residents enjoy a dedicated 24-hour
Building’s studios, apartments, duplexes
concierge, private dining space and lounge,
and penthouses have breathtaking views
and a well-equipped fitness suite.
over Gasholder Park, the Regent’s Canal
and the city beyond.
The refined interiors are designed by
The Plimsoll Building also houses the
King’s Cross Academy, a new two-form
entry primary school, a 26-place nursery
Johnson Naylor and are meticulously
on the ground floor; and the Frank Barnes
crafted using a combination of the
School for Deaf Children on the first floor.
finest hand-picked materials and sleek
To experience The Plimsoll Building
contemporary appliances. The feel is
and visit the show apartment, go to
timeless and elegant.
plimsollkingscross.co.uk.
The 13-storey building is designed by
David Morley Architects, referencing the
Victorian industrial heritage of King’s Cross.
The building benefits from a lush courtyard
garden on its second floor designed
by internationally acclaimed landscape
architects Dan Pearson Studio.
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Beautiful gardens, parks and
leafy courtyards bring a sense of
tranquillity to life in the city
Completing in 2017, the 75 apartments in
building R6 overlook the green expanse
of Lewis Cubitt Park to the west and the
picturesque Jellicoe Gardens to the south.
The homes are a mix of one-, two- and
three-bed apartments as well as two
lateral penthouses. Most of the apartments
are dual aspect and all have balconies
or terraces. The interiors, designed by
Johnson Naylor, have been conceived to
reflect the exclusive feel of the building
and its parkside setting.
The building is adjacent to the
award-winning Saxon Court and Roseberry
Mansions. All three buildings are designed
by Maccreanor Lavington, to work as one
urban block, drawing on the rich industrial
heritage of King’s Cross.
R6 is the first of four apartment
buildings set around Lewis Cubitt Park in
the tranquil new green heart of the estate.
The Residential Marketing Suite, in
The Plimsoll Building, will have information
on all apartments as their designs
Right PARK LIFE
The apartments at R6 look out
over the rolling lawns of Lewis
Cubitt Park.
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come forward.
The homes at King’s Cross offer every
convenience of modern urban life,
set among beautiful gardens and
courtyards. Designed by some of the
world’s leading garden designers,
many have private terraces and balconies
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with breathtaking views.
Together with the vibrant public parks
and squares and the charming environment
of the canal, this is a uniquely attractive
place to live.
Top LIVING SPACE
Stunning ArtHouse
apartments, canalside walks
and panoramic views.
Middle BOTANICAL GARDEN
Over 65 different plant species adorn
Handyside Gardens at ArtHouse.
Bottom left STYLISED
The beautiful interiors of Tapestry
exude quality and style.
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Bottom right ARTHOUSE
Completed in 2013, ArtHouse
has set the standard for what
is following.
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King’s Cross now includes
more than 400 new homes;
with another 530 under construction
We have delivered a range of exceptional
Meanwhile, our student housing partner
affordable homes, including traditional
Urbanest UK opened its 27-storey landmark
rented homes, shared ownership apartments,
tower in 2013, providing high quality
‘extra care’ for the elderly and other
accommodation for more than 650 students
supported housing, in partnership with
attending central London universities,
One Housing Group and Dolphin Living.
including the London School of Economics
The first residents moved into Rubicon
and the University of the Arts London
Court, Saxon Court, Roseberry Mansions
(UAL). An additional 200 student homes
and Tile House during 2012 and 2013.
are under development in the adjacent
Affordable and key worker housing is
building and will be ready in early 2016.
currently under construction in Tapestry
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© TIM CROCKER
and The Plimsoll Building.
Above SAXON COURT AND
ROSEBERRY MANSIONS, YORK WAY
Designed by Maccreanor Lavington
Architects and delivered in 2013
in partnership with One Housing
Group, the 143 affordable homes
include ‘extra care’ housing for
the elderly. Saxon Court contains
63 social rented and 40 shared
ownership apartments. Roseberry
Mansions include 40 ‘extra
care’ apartments for the elderly.
Completed 2013.
Top right URBANEST, CANAL REACH
Designed by Glenn Howells
Architects and developed by
Urbanest UK, this high quality and
affordable accommodation provides
for over 650 students in a 27 storey
tower. Completed 2013.
“The next generation
of student
accommodation in
central London…
innovative, well
thought out, more
affordable and with
a dedicated on-site
management team.”
JOHNNY MANNS URBANEST
Left RUBICON COURT, YORK WAY
Designed by PRP Architects and
delivered in 2012 in partnership with
One Housing Group. Rubicon Court
provides 117 high quality affordable
homes. There are 15 supported
housing apartments, 78 social
rented apartments and 24 shared
ownership apartments.
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THE DEVELOPMENT
PARTNERSHIP
King’s Cross is being developed by
the King’s Cross Central Limited
Partnership, which brings together:
Argent King’s Cross Limited Partnership –
comprises the BT Pension Scheme
(managed by Hermes Investment
Management) and members of Argent
(Property Development) Services LLP,
one of the UK’s best respected property
development companies. Argent is also
the Asset and Development Manager for
King’s Cross.
London & Continental Railways Limited –
a UK Government-owned property
company whose primary focus is the
regeneration projects at King’s Cross and
The International Quarter, Stratford City.
LCR previously delivered the award-winning
High Speed 1 Railway including the rebirth
of St Pancras International.
DHL Supply Chain –
owned by Deutsche Post, a world-class
provider of supply chain solutions.
AustralianSuper –
In 2015, AustralianSuper took a 25 per
cent stake in King’s Cross, in its first direct
London investment and only its second
in the UK.
King’s Cross Central Limited Partnership
is the founding member of the King’s Cross
& St Pancras Business Partnership.
kingscrossandstpancras.com
A world class professional team,
delivering a world class estate –
King’s Cross
MASTERPLANNERS
ALLIES AND MORRISON ARCHITECTS
alliesandmorrison.com
PORPHYRIOS ASSOCIATES
porphyrios.co.uk
TOWNSHEND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
townshendla.com
ARCHITECTS
NIALL McLAUGHLIN ARCHITECTS
niallmclaughlin.com
PIERCY & COMPANY
piercyandco.com
PORPHYRIOS ASSOCIATES
porphyrios.co.uk
PRP ARCHITECTS
prparchitects.co.uk
AHMM ARCHITECTS
SQUIRE & PARTNERS
ahmm.co.uk
squireandpartners.com
ALLIES AND MORRISON ARCHITECTS
STANTON WILLIAMS ARCHITECTS
alliesandmorrison.com
stantonwilliams.com
BELL PHILLIPS ARCHITECTS
STUDIO DOWNIE ARCHITECTS
bellphillips.com
studiodownie.com
BENNETTS ASSOCIATES
WEEDON ARCHITECTS
bennettsassociates.com
weedonpartnership.co.uk
CARMODY GROARKE
WILKINSON EYRE ARCHITECTS
carmodygroarke.com
wilkinsoneyre.com
DAVID CHIPPERFIELD ARCHITECTS
WILMOTTE & ASSOCIES
davidchipperfield.co.uk
wilmotte.com
DAVID MORLEY ARCHITECTS
INTERIORS
davidmorleyarchitects.co.uk
DEXTER MOREN ASSOCIATES
dextermoren.com
dRMM
drmm.co.uk
DUGGAN MORRIS ARCHITECTS
dugganmorrisarchitects.com
ERIC PARRY ARCHITECTS
ericparryarchitects.co.uk
GLENN HOWELLS ARCHITECTS
glennhowells.co.uk
JOHN McASLAN & PARTNERS
mcaslan.co.uk
LIFSCHUTZ DAVIDSON SANDILANDS
lds-uk.com
MACCREANOR LAVINGTON ARCHITECTS
maccreanorlavington.com
MOSSESSIAN ARCHITECTURE
mossessian.com
PUBLIC REALM
DAN PEARSON STUDIO
danpearsonstudio.com
FABRIK
fabrikuk.com
OLIN STUDIO
theolinstudio.com
THE FOUNTAIN WORKSHOP
fountains.co.uk
TOM STUART-SMITH
tomstuartsmith.co.uk
TOWNSHEND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
townshendla.com
CONRAN + PARTNERS
conranandpartners.com
JOHNSON NAYLOR
johnsonnaylor.com
JONATHAN TUCKEY DESIGN
jonathantuckey.com
MOREYSMITH
moreysmith.com
PROJECT ORANGE
projectorange.com
CONTRACTORS
CARILLION
carillionplc.com
BAM NUTTALL
bamnuttall.co.uk
BAM CONSTRUCT
bam.co.uk
KIER GROUP
kier.co.uk
Professional team
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The King’s Cross development is being
managed by Argent, a developer with
over 30 years’ experience
ARGENT LONDON
020 3664 0200
ARGENT BIRMINGHAM
0121 643 7799
ARGENT MANCHESTER
0161 236 1878
Argent is one of the UK’s most admired
and respected property development
companies. The Argent team – now
restructured as a limited liability
partnership – has been developing well
for more than 30 years. The company
has built a strong track record in
mixed-use developments that combine
office, residential, retail, leisure, hotels,
cafés, restaurants and managed open
space; and has become a leading
practitioner of city centre regeneration.
Argent focuses on just a few,
exceptional schemes at any one time,
© CITYSCAPE
working with landowners and other
partners. In addition to the eight million
sq ft emerging at King’s Cross, Argent’s
CV includes the rejuvenation of Piccadilly
(One Piccadilly Gardens, Piccadilly Place,
The Hub), The Hive and One St Peter’s
Square in Manchester; Airport City in
Manchester, Brindleyplace and Paradise
Circus in Birmingham; the redevelopment
of brownfield sites in the Thames Valley;
and major commercial developments in the
© BRINDLEYPLACE
City of London.
Keep up to date with Argent’s projects
on the website argentllp.co.uk and follow
on Twitter: @argentllp.
Top Above left PICCADILLY PLACE,
MANCHESTER, 2002 – 2009
Above right Right ONE ST. PETER’S SQUARE,
MANCHESTER COMPLETED 2014
17 acre, 1.2 million sq ft and ten new
buildings to restore the civic centre
of Birmingham.
A 675,000 sq ft mixed use
development. A joint venture
between Argent, Manchester City
Council and Greater Manchester
Passenger Transport Executive.
1 million sq ft of mixed use
development. BCO Regional Award
winner, BURA Crystal Award –
Best Practice winner, Urban Land
Institute winner.
A 268,000 sq ft office joint venture
between Argent and Greater
Manchester Property Venture Fund.
PARADISE,
BIRMINGHAM, 2014
BRINDLEYPLACE,
BIRMINGHAM, 1993 - 2009
ARGENT
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© JAMES MADDOX
...King’s Cross and Argent continue to win
prestigious awards
2015 Argent
2014 Roger Madelin & David Partridge
2013 Argent
Overall Developer of the Year
Property Personality of the Year
Developer of the Year
Awarded by OAS Awards
Awarded by Property Week Awards
Awarded by Property Week Awards
2015 Special 20th Year Award for Most
2014 One Pancras Square, King’s Cross, London
2013 King’s Cross, London
Innovative Development of the Past 20 Years
Regional and National Award Winner
Deal of the Year – Industry Impact
Awarded by Property Week Awards
Awarded by RIBA
Awarded by Estates Gazette
2014 Argent Office, 4 Stable Street, London
2014 King’s Cross, London
2013 King’s Cross, London
Projects up to 2,000 sq m
Masterplan
Regeneration Award
Awarded by BCO National Awards
Awarded by NLA Awards
Awarded by Property Week Awards
2014 King’s Cross Masterplan, London
2014 Roger Madelin
2013 Argent
Best of the Best
New Londoner Award
Property Firm of the Year
Awarded by NLA Awards
Awarded by NLA Awards
Awarded by City AM
All photographs have been
supplied courtesy of John
Sturrock and Brendan Bell unless
otherwise specified. Designed
and produced by Sutton Young.
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