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2 CONTENTS MADE IN LONDON 01 A PLACE FOR PEOPLE 11 TODAY FOR TOMORROW 31 CREATIVE INDUSTRY 37 TRADING PLACES 45 WORKPLACE WORKSPACE 55 COMING HOME 65 MARCH 2017

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5 ...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

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7 King s Cross is the largest mixed-use development in single ownership to be masterplanned and developed in central London for over 150 years 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

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9 KING S CROSS AN EXTRAORDINARY PART OF LONDON FOREWORD 2016 was a tremendously busy and exciting year at King s Cross. New shops and restaurants, community facilities and green spaces opened. The Pancras Square office development is complete and we welcomed Google, media giant Havas and Universal Music. Our focus now shifts to Handyside and Canal Reach, where 1 billion of construction is currently underway. Great progress has been made to further establish King s Cross as a well-recognised place to live. There are now almost 1,600 homes here, and with the recent completion of Tapestry, and the launch of the beautiful apartments in Gasholders London and Fenman House, King s Cross is firmly on the map as a desirable and sophisticated neighbourhood also saw retail gathering real momentum. Sports giant, Nike opened on King s Boulevard, and supermarket chain, Waitrose in the beautifully restored Midland Goods Shed. The German Gymnasium, Drake & Morgan, Spiritland, The Lighterman and Ruby Violet were popular additions to an already buzzing bar and restaurant scene. On top of this, construction is well underway at Coal Drops Yard, London s new shopping destination. The events programme had its most successful year ever, welcoming 325,000 visitors to King s Cross. The year kicked off in style with Lumiere London, the capital s largest-ever light festival. Another first was designjunction, part of the London Design Festival. This international exhibition for contemporary design has made King s Cross its new permanent home also saw the opening of the first part of the new canal greenway at Wharf Road Gardens, creating a green route from Granary Square to York Way for everyone to enjoy. Last but not least, we are delighted to welcome our new investor, the pension fund, AustralianSuper. AustralianSuper shares the King s Cross Partnership s commitment to careful stewardship and sustainable values, ensuring King s Cross future as one of London s great estates. We are incredibly proud of what has been achieved so far, and excited about what the future holds. King s Cross is a vibrant and successful place to live, work and visit, and we look forward to further developing this rich and productive part of London. SIR DAVID CLEMENTI CHAIRMAN, KING S CROSS CENTRAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP MARCH 2017

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11 KING S CROSS A NEW PIECE OF CITY PROPOSED A-Z MAP OF KING S CROSS // REPRODUCED BY PERMISSION OF GEOGRAPHERS A-Z MAP CO. LTD. LICENCE NO. B6197. CROWN COPYRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LICENCE NUMBER 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 London is a remarkable place. It is a capital city and a world city, a financial hub and a creative cauldron a place where culture and commerce come alive. King s Cross is a microcosm of the best of London rich in colour and history, culturally diverse and enterprising. This 67-acre development is well on the way to becoming London s next great estate, offering a managed environment that is safe and secure around the clock for businesses, residents and visitors. An environment that is always inclusive, never exclusive. History is in the fabric of King s Cross. It resonates from every corner. This legacy is complemented by contemporary design, creating inspiring workspace, beautiful homes, vibrant shopping and welcoming public spaces. King s Cross once played a vital role in the commercial life of the capital. Today, it is fast reclaiming that position. With its central location, canalside setting, rich heritage, and inviting mix of uses it is now becoming one of London s best-known districts. Whether going to work, coming home or going out, King s Cross blends central London locality with global accessibility. MADE IN LONDON 01

12 50 new and restored buildings and structures, 20 new streets and 10 new public spaces are being created In 2006, planning permission was granted for 8 million sq ft gross of mixed-use development. Spread over a site that totals 67-acres, there will be 3 million sq ft net of new workspace; up to 500,000 sq ft of retail, cafés, bars, restaurants and leisure 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. COMMITTED BUILDINGS AND OCCUPIERS 1 URBANEST, STUDENT HOUSING AND RETAIL 2 AKDN, STUDENT HOUSING AND RETAIL 3 4 SAXON COURT, RESIDENTIAL, RETAIL AND OFFICE ROSEBERRY MANSIONS, RESIDENTIAL AND OFFICE CANAL REACH, OFFICES AND RETAIL 6 RUBICON COURT, RESIDENTIAL, RETAIL AND OFFICE 7 FENMAN HOUSE, RESIDENTIAL AND RETAIL 8 S1, OFFICES AND RETAIL 9 R8, RESIDENTIAL, OFFICES AND RETAIL 10 S2, OFFICES (GOOGLE) AND RETAIL 11 KING'S CROSS SPORTS CENTRE, LEISURE 12 AKDN, EDUCATION AND RETAIL 13 R7, OFFICES, RETAIL AND CINEMA TAPESTRY, RESIDENTIAL, ENERGY CENTRE, RESTAURANT, LEISURE AND CAR PARK PLIMSOLL BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, PRIMARY ACADEMY AND FRANK BARNES SCHOOL FOR DEAF CHILDREN, COMMUNITY AND RETAIL 16 Q1, OFFICES AND RETAIL 17 AKDN, CULTURE, EDUCATION, HOTEL AND RETAIL 18 GASHOLDER PARK, URBAN PARK GASHOLDERS LONDON, RESIDENTIAL AND RETAIL WESTERN TRANSIT SHED, RESIDENTIAL MARKETING SUITE, KX RECRUIT, KING S CROSS VISITOR CENTRE, RESTAURANTS/BAR/CAFÉ - DISHOOM AND SPIRITLAND, RETAIL (18MONTROSE) AND OFFICES (ARGENT, HOARE LEA, ZONE) THE GRANARY COMPLEX, EDUCATION (CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN) AND RESTAURANTS (CARAVAN, YUMCHAA, GRAIN STORE) 22 COAL DROPS YARD, RETAIL 25 HANDYSIDE GARDENS ARTHOUSE, RESIDENTIAL, RETAIL, LEISURE (FRAME) AND RESTAURANT (THE GREEK LARDER) TWO GRANARY SQUARE, CULTURE AND OFFICE (HOUSE OF ILLUSTRATION AND ARTFUND) 28 GRANARY SQUARE 29 PAVILION RESTAURANT AND BAR (THE LIGHTERMAN) 30 FISH & COAL, RETAIL AND OFFICE THREE PANCRAS SQUARE, OFFICE (HAVAS) AND RESTAURANT (MAPLE AND KING S) 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) AND RETAIL TWO PANCRAS SQUARE, OFFICES (PRS FOR MUSIC, CIRCLE HOUSING, VISTAPRINT, MSD, AUTO TRADER), RESTAURANT (KIMCHEE) AND RETAIL (NIKE) SIX PANCRAS SQUARE, OFFICES (GOOGLE) AND RESTAURANT (DRAKE & MORGAN, WASABI, LEON AND TORTILLA) AND RETAIL (EVANS CYCLES) ONE PANCRAS SQUARE, OFFICES (THE OFFICE GROUP, LOUIS VUITTON), RESTAURANT (VINOTECA, NOTES) SEVEN PANCRAS SQUARE, OFFICE (THE OFFICE GROUP), RESTAURANT (GRANGER & CO.) GERMAN GYMNASIUM, RESTAURANT (D&D LONDON) GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, HOTEL AND RESTAURANT (PLUM + SPILT MILK, GNH BAR, KIOSK) 23 WEST HANDYSIDE CANOPY, EVENTS SPACE 24 MIDLAND GOODS SHED, RETAIL, COOKERY SCHOOL (WAITROSE) AND OFFICE NOTE: The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of development agencies with 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.

13 1 E L R AC H 3 ST. TA P P C A AN ER W ALK 2 F LD 4 7 RK WO C R AL L S TO FT N ST R E EET HA YS I 11 DE STR EET 16 LEWIS C U BI T T S Q UAR E EET 18 ND BLE S RA N NC PA B A S I H ANDYS I D E GAR D E NS 21 S TA ST STR GAS H O L D E R S 23 THE CRO S S IN W H AR F R OAD GAR D E NS C AML E Y ST R E E T NAT U R AL PAR K GR ANARY S Q UAR E 40% 24 G COAL DROPS YAR D RE 30 CA GO ML PRINCIPAL OPEN SPACE Y WA YO LEWIS CUBITT PAR K 8 BE AC ON S 5 OD GE S NT CA NA L AY S W EY ST RE 67 ACRES ET AR D KI NG S BO UL EV BUILT SPACE * 33 PANCRAS SQUARE 60% * Built space includes associated public spaces such as courtyards and gardens CULTURE EDUCATION HOTEL LEISURE ST PANC R AS I NT E R NAT I O NAL B AT T L E B R I D GE P L AC E 9% 11% PA RETAIL NC EIGHT MILLION KING S CROSS STATION RA S RO SQUARE FEET 56% 40 AD 24% RESIDENTIAL YORK WAY 39 OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION APPROXIMATE USE ALLOCATION K I NG S C R OSS S Q UAR E OFFICES MADE IN LONDON 02/03

14 1 billion of construction is underway with up to 1 million being spent every day SIMON HAZELGROVE

15 PANCRAS ROAD PANCRAS ROAD CANAL REACH LEWIS CUBITT PARK TAPPER WALK BEACONSF LD ST. YORK WAY CANAL REACH LEWIS CUBITT PARK TAPPER WALK BEACONSF LD ST. YORK WAY GASHOLDER PARK WOLLSTONE- CRAFT STREET LEWIS CUBITT SQUARE HANDYSIDE STREET GASHOLDER PARK WOLLSTONE- CRAFT STREET LEWIS CUBITT SQUARE HANDYSIDE STREET ST PANCRAS BASIN STABLE STREET ST PANCRAS BASIN STABLE STREET GRANARY SQUARE REGENT S CANAL GRANARY SQUARE REGENT S CANAL CAMLEY STREET GOODS WAY CAMLEY STREET GOODS WAY PANCRAS SQUARE KING S BOULEVARD PANCRAS SQUARE KING S BOULEVARD ST PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL BATTLE BRIDGE PLACE YORK WAY ST PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL BATTLE BRIDGE PLACE YORK WAY KING S CROSS STATION KING S CROSS STATION KING S CROSS SQUARE KING S CROSS SQUARE Above DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE By 2022 up to 42,000 people will be studying, living and working in King s Cross. Left SUMMER 2016 Looking north across the King s Cross estate. KEY Under development Buildings complete in relevant year MADE IN LONDON 04/05 SCALE

16 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 an 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 2hrs 01 and Lille in 1hr 20. In the next few years, these destinations will be joined by Amsterdam, Cologne and Frankfurt via Deutsche Bahn s high speed ICE intercity express. LUTON STANSTED KING S CROSS ST PANCRAS HEATHROW MARYLEBONE BAKER STREET EUSTON FARRINGDON PADDINGTON BOND STREET LIVERPOOL STREET OXFORD CIRCUS MOORGATE GREEN PARK CANNON STREET BANK PICCADILLY CIRCUS CHARING CROSS BLACKFRIARS TOWER HILL LONDON CITY AIRPORT FENCHURCH STREET VICTORIA RIVER THAMES HEATHROW WATERLOO LONDON BRIDGE GATWICK GATWICK UNDERGROUND LINES Victoria Piccadilly Hammersmith & City Circle Metropolitan Northern Bakerloo District Jubilee DLR Crossrail (service available from May 2018)

17 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 GLASGOW 4H:08M EDINBURGH 4H:22M NEWCASTLE 2H:47M DURHAM 2H:43M YORK 1H:48M LIVERPOOL 2H:23M LEEDS 2H:12M 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 2H:01M 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:41M AVIGNON 5H:47M LOCAL, NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL RAIL ICE train services when available MADE IN LONDON 06/07

18 Left WORTHWHILE INVESTMENT An 850m investment by London & Continental Railways has re-established St Pancras as the cathedral of the railways. 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. 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.

19 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

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21 KING S CROSS A WELCOMING DESTINATION A PLACE FOR PEOPLE The new neighbourhood at King s Cross is being built around a framework of leafy parks, squares, streets and pathways. This network of routes and green spaces is as important as the buildings themselves, and 40% of the development is given over to open space for everyone to experience and enjoy. Today, the popularity of King s Cross owes much to the success of the new public spaces, and the events and activities that bring them to life. On the banks of the Regent s Canal, the magnificent Granary Square was first to open. Just five years old, the square is already a firm favourite with Londoners and visitors alike. The beautifully landscaped Handyside Gardens followed in 2013, and in 2015 four more major new parks and squares opened Lewis Cubitt Park, Lewis Cubitt Square, Gasholder Park and Pancras Square. Left CANALSIDE PROMENADE The paths of Wharf Road Gardens wind through lawns and raised beds. This is a great spot to pause and watch the Regent s Canal drift by. Right SUMMER FUN Lewis Cubitt Square, a place for people to enjoy the summer sun. A PLACE FOR PEOPLE 10/11

22 At King s Cross, water, light and earth combine to create a public realm that is rich in natural green life

23 It s all change at King s Cross with a greener, cleaner regeneration. STANDARD 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 and circular lawn. Bottom left CANOPY MARKET The seasonal market boasts a selection of London s best traders under the restored West Handyside Canopy. 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. Middle left PANCRAS SQUARE Pancras Square with its cascading water feature - a place to take a break from the bustle of the city, or relax after a day s work. Middle right OASES OF CALM All over King s Cross are places for quiet contemplation. Places where nature is at harmony with the built environment. A PLACE FOR PEOPLE 12/13

24 Above TWO ACRE HAVEN Situated on the banks of the Regent s Canal, Camley Street Natural Park brings people 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, this 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. Opened in 2016, Wharf Road Gardens is the first part of a new canal corridor greenway. Travelling west from here, and opening in 2017, Bagley Walk 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 gasholders. The first of these, Gasholder No.8, has been restored and today frames the unique Gasholder Park.

25 The path along the Regent s Canal is one of London s favourite jogs A PLACE FOR PEOPLE 14/15

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27 Lewis Cubitt Park a much-needed swathe of green in this very urban part of London A PLACE FOR PEOPLE 16/17

28 Argent s work at King s Cross, is the new poster child for placemaking. LUCY TOBIN EVENING STANDARD Top left MAKING A NOISE Jarvis Cocker and Steve Mackey take up residency in Spiritland on Stable Street. Top right PLAY TIME Children play on Granary Square. Middle PACKED OUT World renowned flamenco guitarist Paco Peña wows crowds on Lewis Cubitt Square. Bottom THE BIG SCREEN Small but perfectly formed, The Everyman screens the latest hand-picked films on Wollstonecraft Street.

29 Top left SEASONAL PLEASURE Cycling along the King s Cross towpath in Spring. Below LAZARUS The acclaimed David Bowie musical performed at the temporary King s Cross Theatre on King s Boulevard. Bottom LIVE MUSIC Alexa Harley plays at Upshoots Sessions of emerging artists in Pancras Square. JOHAN PERSSON 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 18/19

30 Across the development, new sports and leisure facilities are being provided to cater for everyone, with more to come Above FRAMED Yoga, pilates, kettlebells and much, much more at Frame Studios. Bottom left PADDLE POWER Moo Canoe organises some water-based fun at King s Cross Sports Day. Right BOOTCAMP Martin Whitelock of MW5 Fitness runs outdoor interval training and running clubs.

31 In 2014, a new public leisure centre opened at Five Pancras Square, providing two public swimming pools, a 90-station gym and two exercise studios. In 2016, cult fitness studio, Frame opened a gym and dedicated yoga studio in ArtHouse. The latest addition to the sport and leisure offer is the newly opened Handyside Sports Pitch in the Tapestry Building. This indoor facility is free-of-charge and available to all. As well as this, outdoor training and running clubs are on offer most days, courtesy of MW5 Fitness and Nike Run Club. Below right HYDROTHERAPY The beautiful new facilities at Pancras Leisure Centre. Bottom GAME ON The indoor sports pitch is free for everyone perfect for a kick about with friends. PHILIPPA LANGLEY A PLACE FOR PEOPLE 20/21

32 In 2016, King s Cross came alive with over 325,000 people enjoying events in the new public spaces

33 This page KX JUNCTION Critically acclaimed international design show designjunction took over King s Cross for its flagship show in September A PLACE FOR PEOPLE 22/23

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35 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 Left ILLUMINATING King s Cross was seen in a new light during the Lumiere Light Festival. Litre of Light by Mick Stephenson used recycled plastic bottles and rear illumination to create halls of beauty in The Crossing. Top CURIOUS? After a hugely successful event in 2015, Curious? returned to King s Cross. Powered by the Knowledge Quarter, the event is a fusion of science, culture and art. Bottom DESIGNJUNCTION The international design show took place in September Young British brand Tala, presented their new LED bulbs in a 12 metre high rainforest styled installation. A PLACE FOR PEOPLE 24/25

36 Top right PLAYING TO THE CROWD DJs play at the opening night of designjunction. Middle left THE SKIP GARDEN Children meet the bees of the Skip Garden on World Environment Day. Middle right SPIRITLAND TALKS A night of music and conversation hosted by Nick Hornby with guest Bill Nighy at Spiritland. Bottom left DIWALI WITH DISHOOM A drummer performs at Diwali celebrations with Dishoom. Bottom right CUBITT SESSIONS Alexandra Dariescu enthralls audiences on Lewis Cubitt Square, with her classical piano recital, as part of the Cubitt Sessions music programme.

37 King s Cross staged 157 events in 2016, showcasing talent and creativity This page DANCING ZOMBIES A 100-strong zombie flash-mob took over Granary Square on Halloween. A PLACE FOR PEOPLE 26/27

38 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.

39 For residents and visitors alike, it is an inclusive and welcoming destination, one that is safe and secure A PLACE FOR PEOPLE 28/29

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41 KING S CROSS A SUSTAINABLE PLACE TODAY FOR TOMORROW Urban opportunities like King s Cross do not come around often. That s why when they do, it is incumbent on us to create a place with a long-term future that has minimal impact on the environment. This has been the guiding principle at King s Cross where every effort is being made to deliver a development for London that is built on sustainable values. There are many aspects to creating sustainable places. At King s Cross it has included everything from promoting energy efficiency to encouraging green transport, from the re-use of heritage buildings to a massive programme of tree planting; from sustainable building design to ensuring social and cultural diversity. 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. Ensuring that the local community benefits from the investment at King s Cross is at the heart of a philosophy that places people first. As well as housing, there are job and training opportunities, programmes for schools and community projects. Autumn 2015 saw the opening of King s Cross Academy, a new two-form primary and nursery school as well as the Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children and there are more community and educational facilities to come. 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. TODAY FOR TOMORROW 30/31

42 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 307 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 have signed up to support the project. To date, over 550 young people have gained a qualification, and there have been an average 97 apprentice placements on site each month throughout 2015/16. 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 on Canal Reach. Bottom left KX RECRUIT From its location on Stable Street, the recruitment centre is helping place local people in jobs at King s Cross. Right KING S CROSS ACADEMY The academy primary and nursery school for King s Cross opened in September 2015.

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44 Each new building connects to the Energy Centre through an estate-wide hot water distribution network

45 Top right PIPE DREAMS District heating, water, gas, telecommunications and electrical pipework and cabling has 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 % OF THE DEVELOPMENT S HEAT AND HOT WATER DEMAND IS MET FROM THE ON-SITE ENERGY CENTRE TODAY FOR TOMORROW 34/35

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47 KING S CROSS A CULTURAL POWERHOUSE CREATIVE INDUSTRY The Granary Complex is the centrepiece of the King s Cross development. It is also home to the world famous arts college Central Saint Martins, part of the University of the Arts London (UAL). Now in its sixth year in the Granary Building, the University is a significant addition to the cultural landscape a landscape in which creative industries thrive and some of the world s most celebrated museums and libraries are situated. Drawn to the exciting environment at King s Cross, the relocation of Central Saint Martins has reinforced the many creative skills in the area, including art, fashion, communications, design and drama. King s Cross has always been an inspiration to creative people. From Victorian painters fascinated by the modernity of railways, to defenders of great British architecture such as poet John Betjeman. The area is currently home to the studios of Antony Gormley, creator of The Angel of the North and Heatherwick Studios, the group responsible for the London 2012 Olympic cauldron. A new cultural focal point has been introduced to central London and, with it, a promise - that King s Cross will provide tomorrow s creative leaders. Left EN POINTE Granary Square inspires an impromptu performance. Right and far right EMERGING TALENT Lethaby Gallery showcases the work of the staff and students of Central Saint Martins. CREATIVE INDUSTRY 36/37

48 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 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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50 Top ALL LIT UP In January 2016, Lumiere London hit the Capital. The weekend event saw record numbers of visitors arrive at King s Cross to experience the show. Middle and bottom left ON REFLECTION Artist Rana Begum has created a stunning, 50-metre long artwork from thousands of bicycle reflectors at Lewis Cubitt Square.

51 Top right IFO SIGHTING The multi-coloured giant birdcage is the work of Jacques Rival and is part of the RELAY public art programme. Bottom 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. 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 The new King s Cross curators, Tamsin Dillon and Rebecca Heald, are building on the area s creative tradition. Their art programme, The King s Cross Project is funded by the King s Cross Partnership and launched in the summer of Over the next three years the curators will bring a number of creative, playful and inventive art projects to the public spaces and buildings of King s Cross. The programme launched with the spectacular 50 metre-long artwork, No.700 Reflectors by Rana Begum at Lewis Cubitt Square. The second piece, Aleppo by Tess Jaray, can be seen in the lobby of the Tapestry Building. The King s Cross Project builds on the work of Michael Pinsky and Stephanie Delcroix, whose three-year programme, RELAY included the artworks Across the Buildings by Felice Varini and Identified Flying Object by Jacques Rival. CREATIVE INDUSTRY 40/41

52 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 at the Spring / Summer 2017 Fashion Show in the Midlands Goods Shed. 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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55 KING S CROSS A PLACE TO SHOP TRADING PLACES Retail at King s Cross is gathering pace. New shops, restaurants, cafés, entertainment and leisure venues are opening all the time, adding to the area s buzz. The journey starts at King s Cross St Pancras, which goes well beyond the typical station shopping and eating experience. Battle Bridge Place, with its giant 60-year-old oak, is the southern gateway to King s Cross and a taste of things to come. This is also the entry point to Pancras Square a food and drink destination featuring Vinoteca, Granger & Co, Drake & Morgan and the German Gymnasium from D&D London sees these dining venues joined by Korean restaurant, Kimchee, and Maple & KING S from Adria Wu. King s Boulevard is the main thoroughfare at King s Cross. Expect a mix of leading international names and fashion forward, accessible brands along this handsome avenue. Sports giant, Nike opened its first ever neighbourhood concept store here in 2016, with a number of well-known brands to follow in Across the historic Regent s Canal, is the thriving Granary Square, the social heart of King s Cross. The square has become one of the city s favourite meeting spots. With sought-after restaurants including Caravan, Grain Store and The Lighterman, it s the perfect place to unwind and enjoy life. There s more canalside dining with The Greek Larder in ArtHouse and the Waitrose food store and cookery school in the historic Midland Goods Shed. In Autumn 2018, the doors will open at Coal Drops Yard. This is a new shopping destination for London with 100,000 sq ft of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants in a wonderfully atmospheric setting. Coal Drops Yard is already drawing interest, with Indian eatery Dishoom, music venue Spiritland, and fashion and lifestyle retailer, 18montrose choosing to locate on neighbouring Stable Street. Left JUST DO IT Nike s new neighbourhood store is an all-access pass to the world of Nike innovation. Right POP UP J Crew set up shop in the Western Transit Shed. People flocked to see a unique preview of the Autumn / Winter collection. TRADING PLACES 44/45

56 Coal Drops Yard, London s new shopping destination, combines industrial heritage with innovative contemporary design ALL IMAGES ARE COMPUTER GENERATED IMAGES FOR INDICATIVE PURPOSES ONLY. SUBJECT TO PLANNING.

57 MIR MIR With its canalside location, Victorian industrial architecture and beautiful new public squares as a backdrop, Coal Drops Yard is set to become a new shopping destination for the Capital, drawing visitors from across London and beyond. The cobbled streets and grand brick viaducts are being re-invented by lauded architects, Heatherwick Studio, and will house a wonderfully eclectic mix of shopping and leisure. The focus is on fashion, craft and culture, with independent shops and signature retail brands from home and abroad. This is a place to discover beautiful, carefully chosen things. Visitors will experience traditional shopkeeping values, exceptional service and a warm welcome. The street scene at Coal Drops Yard is as interesting and inspiring as the shops, with places to eat, drink and browse. MIR COAL DROPS YARD Heatherwick Studio has created a design for Coal Drops Yard that captures all the drama of the historic architecture and setting. TRADING PLACES 46/47

58 King s Cross renaissance which has transformed a once-gritty part of north London into a hip enclave with street-food markets and dozens of restaurants and bars. THE NEW YORK TIMES Top left CANOPY MARKET A new shopping event gathering together quality produce, makers and sellers, in the restored West Handyside Canopy space. Middle left VINOTECA Vinoteca is serious about wine, with a list of nearly 285 bottles and an ever-changing selection by the glass. 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 KERBSIDE London s best street food served up daily during the summer months. Right GERMAN GYMNASIUM Winner of the most beautiful restaurant in the International Restuarant and Bar Design Awards - big, bold and European in style, offering all-day dining with heated terraces opening out onto the squares.

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60 Left SPIRITLAND Bar, shop and restaurant, Spiritland is a Mecca for music lovers. Bottom left RUBY VIOLET Brings unexpected and wonderful, yet completely delicious ice-cream to King s Cross. We love the energy, the history, the spirit, the thrill of the Canal Quarter, the possibilities, the dreams, the ever changing landscape what an inspiring adventure. JULIE FISHER RUBY VIOLET

61 King s Cross was a natural fit... to launch our unique fashion concept 18montrose. King s Cross offers a unique retail environment... It s an exciting area with a bright retail future. GINO DA PRATO 18MONTROSE Top left FRAME Shop the latest street-to-studio sportwear and accessories, natural beauty brands, cookbooks and health products. Top right 18MONTROSE Fashion and lifestyle retail concept introducing an international multi-brand offering. 18montrose opens on Stable Street this spring. KATRIEN FRANKEN Bottom left NIKE CENTRAL An all-access pass to the world of Nike innovation. Bottom right WAITROSE A very different supermarket experience in a beautifully restored Victorian train shed. TRADING PLACES 50/51

62 Great Northern Hotel - it is a smooth-running sweetheart of a place. CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER

63 Above / left BEAUTIFUL AND BOUTIQUE The Great Northern Hotel, designed by Lewis Cubitt, was the original great railway hotel. The building has been refurbished and brought back to life as a 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 re-opened in 2011 as the five-star St Pancras Renaissance Hotel. TRADING PLACES 52/53

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65 KING S CROSS A BUSINESS LOCATION WORKPLACE WORKSPACE King s Cross is a powerhouse of creativity and innovation, where learning excellence and research meet the world of business. Unashamedly mixed-use, it is the place where people aspire to work, love to live, and want to visit again and again. Attracting both start-ups and international corporations, the 19 new and refurbished office buildings provide 3 million sq ft net of commercial office space. The buildings range in size from 20,000 to 405,000 sq ft, offering flexible floor plates from 4,000 to 56,000 sq ft. Each is designed by a different architect, 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. A BREEAM Outstanding rating is the goal for all of our new-build offices and has already been achieved at One and Two Pancras Square and, in partnership with the London Borough of Camden, at Five Pancras Square. With the 1.1 million sq ft office area at Pancras Square now complete and fully let, the focus shifts to the next opportunity around Handyside and Canal Reach. Left STEPS IN SPACE The magnificent atrium, within Google s Six Pancras Square HQ office. Right ALL SET UP Havas, the global communication group, has taken office in the Porphyrios Associates designed Three Pancras Square. Far right FINELY TUNED PRS for Music, the organisation that represents over 100,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers, is at Two Pancras Square. WORKPLACE WORKSPACE 54/55

66 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.

67 There cannot be another development in the UK with more diverse occupiers than King s Cross. ADAM BRANSON BUILDING ONLINE WORKPLACE WORKSPACE 56/57

68 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 FOUR PANCRAS SQUARE The Grade A office building that is the new UK home of Universal Music. The final piece of the office cluster on Pancras Square. BAM DESIGN 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 its UK headquarters at Six Pancras Square, 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 moved its UK hub from Bond Street to Pancras Square. Also here are Auto Trader, PRS for Music, NewDay, Vistaprint and The Office Group. Four Pancras Square is now complete and is the new home for Universal Music UK.

69 It s going to be an energising place to work and feels like a natural home for Universal Music with many opportunities for collaboration and inspiration literally on our doorstep. DAVID JOSEPH CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF UNIVERSAL MUSIC UK Left /above TRANQUILLITY Designed by Townshend Landscape Architects, Pancras Square is a new square for London, an open space accessible to all. WORKPLACE WORKSPACE 58/59

70 OFFICES BUILDING SIZE FLOORS BUILDING STATUS (NET) SQ FT (NET) SQ M NO. Q1 Handyside Street 30,000 2,787 3 Delivery from early 2019 PANCRAS SQUARE R8 Beaconsfield Street 67,000 6, Delivery mid 2019 S1 Handyside Street 175,000 16, Delivery from late 2019 T2 11 Canal Reach 234,835 18, Delivery early 2019 T3 21 Canal Reach 169,808 15,775 9 Delivery from late 2019 With the Pancras Square office cluster complete, 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 The offices at Canal Reach are being designed by Bennetts Associates, S1 by Mossessian Architecture, Q1 by Coffey 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, opens in 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.

71 COAL DROPS YARD GASHOLDER PARK GRANARY SQUARE T2 S1 LEWIS CUBITT SQUARE HANDYSIDE STREET T3 R8 LEWIS CUBITT PARK CANAL REACH Q1 R8 MILLER HARE WORKPLACE WORKSPACE 60/61

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73 11-21 Canal Reach, S1 and Q1 Handyside Street are the next chapter in the office story Left page CANAL REACH The walkway from Gasholder Park to Canal Reach. The expansive landscaped pavements, re calibrate the traditional streetscape as a place of calm and tranquillity. Above S1 HANDYSIDE STREET 195,000 sq ft office building design by Mossessian Architecture. MOSSESSIAN ARCHITECTURE There are six significant new office buildings in the pipeline, totalling 727,900 sq ft. These buildings offer opportunities that range from 1,700 sq ft to 405,000 sq ft Canal Reach is the largest, offering up to 405,000 sq ft, however it can also be divided in two. Accessed from Canal Reach, the building has two separate reception areas, each with dedicated lift banks that ascend to the large, 3.125m-high floor plates. 11 Canal Reach can be delivered from Q1 2020, and 21 Canal Reach from Q S1 Handyside Street forms an architectural pair with the adjacent building, S2, which has been pre-let to Google. S1 is currently at a conceptual design stage and offers pre-let opportunities. This 175,000 sq ft office building comprises eleven floors of Grade A office space, offering flexible, open-plan office layouts with a double height reception lobby. Delivery of S1 is anticipated from Q Q1 Handyside Street offers 30,000 sq ft of B1 office space with floor plates of approximately 13,000 sq ft. The design echoes the industrial heritage of King s Cross, in particular, the neighbouring listed buildings. The high ceilings and exposed surfaces add to the warehouse feel, creating a characterful environment. The building offers shared spaces to encourage collaboration and community, and can be delivered from early WORKPLACE WORKSPACE 62/63

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75 KING S CROSS A PLACE TO LIVE COMING HOME When it comes to an address, King s Cross has it all right at the heart of London. Unbeatable connections, an historic, canalside setting, shops, restaurants and cultural venues. This is a neighbourhood in every sense, with schools, community and leisure facilities, places to eat, meet and to play. The homes at King s Cross offer every convenience of modern urban life and are set amongst beautiful gardens and courtyards. Conceived by some of the world s leading architects and designers, many have private terraces and balconies with breath-taking views. With the vibrant public parks and squares and the charming environment of the canal, King s Cross is a unique and sophisticated place to live. The development includes close to 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: almost 800 homes are completed and occupied including the stunning apartments in ArtHouse and Plimsoll, and the recently completed Tapestry. Every home at King s Cross is designed with care and attention to detail. These are some of London s most elegant and comfortable contemporary apartments. Parking for cars and bicycles, storage, waste and recycling have all been carefully considered. Our sustainability strategy, including connection to the low-carbon District Heating system, means that we are achieving Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. Left WATERSIDE LIVING The historic cast iron gasholder frames create a stunning setting for new canalside apartments, duplexes and penthouses. Right THE PLIMSOLL BUILDING The opulently furnished residents lounge overlooks the lushly planted communal garden with views of the award-winning Gasholder Park. PHILIP DURRANT COMING HOME 64/65

76 Gasholders London captures the imagination of those looking for a new home with soul as well as refined style Above TOPPING OUT Topping Gasholder 12 is the extraordinary residents roof garden offering superb views of London. Other ATTENTION IN THE DETAIL Inspired by materials that reference the industrial architecture of the original gasholder frames. Jonathan Tuckey Design has created refined, contemporary apartments within this landmark building. PHILIP DURRANT PHILIP DURRANT

77 PHILIP DURRANT VISUALISATION ONE The gasholders at King s Cross were part of the London skyline long before many of the buildings that define it today. Following a meticulous two-year restoration, the wrought iron frame of the Gasholder triplet has returned to King s Cross and now sits proudly on the banks of the Regent s Canal once more a prized part of the city s architectural landscape. 145 distinctive apartments are being built within this iconic landmark. Designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects, Gasholders is a feat of contemporary design and cutting-edge engineering. All apartments have access to the beautifully landscaped rooftop garden, designed by internationally acclaimed Dan Pearson Studio. Most also benefit from private balconies. This is refined living at the heart of London s most exciting new cultural quarter. The interiors are designed by Jonathan Tuckey, and offer the highest quality finish and specification; all have bespoke kitchens and bathrooms and the latest in home automation. Elegant flourishes, including brass accents, custom made door handles and oak panelling give a sense of understated glamour. The central atrium, reminiscent of the Guggenheim in New York, brings light into the heart of the building. Residents benefit from a 24-hour concierge service, an exclusive fitness suite with spa, entertainment suite with screening room and private dining. Visit gasholderslondon.co.uk for further information. The Sales Gallery is located at the corner of Goods Way and York Way. PHILIP DURRANT COMING HOME 66/67

78 Completing in 2017, the 75 apartments in Fenman House 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-, twoand three-bed apartments, most are dual aspect, and all have balconies or terraces. Floor to ceiling windows flood the apartments with light. 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 awardwinning 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. Fenman House is the first of four apartment buildings set around Lewis Cubitt Park the tranquil green heart of the estate. Learn more about Fenman House at fenmanhouse.co.uk, or visit the marketing suite at Stable Street.

79 Fenman House, designed with flair, drawn from the principles of modernism VISUALISATION ONE VISUALISATION ONE VISUALISATION ONE Above PARK LIFE The lawns of Lewis Cubitt Park, and the 16th Century Persianinspired landscape of Jellicoe Gardens the ideal place to relax and enjoy life. Top/bottom right BEAUTY ON EVERY PLANE Fenman House exhibits the best use of light and space. Every element has been meticulously planned to create the most comfortable and dynamic living spaces. COMING HOME 68/69

80 This page THE PLIMSOLL BUILDING The private courtyard garden is an oasis of green designed by the internationally acclaimed Dan Pearson Studio.

81 Inspired by Victorian industrial heritage, the Plimsoll Building is both timeless and elegant PHILIP DURRANT Autumn 2015 saw the completion the Plimsoll Building. The studio apartments, duplexes and penthouses here have breath-taking views over Gasholder Park, the Regent s Canal and the city beyond. The refined interiors are designed by Johnson Naylor and are meticulously crafted using a combination of the finest hand-picked materials and sleek contemporary appliances. The feel is timeless and elegant. The 13-storey building is designed by David Morley Architects, referencing the Victorian industrial heritage of King s Cross. The lush courtyard garden on the second floor is designed by the award-winning, Dan Pearson Studio. The building also benefits from a winter garden and roof terrace with panoramic views of London. Residents enjoy a dedicated 24-hour concierge, a beautifully-dressed residents lounge and dining room, and a well-equipped fitness suite. The Plimsoll Building houses the King s Cross Academy, a new two-form entry primary school, a 26-place nursery on the ground floor; and the Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children on the first floor. To experience The Plimsoll Building and visit the show apartment, go to plimsollkingscross.co.uk. Top left THE PLIMSOLL BUILDING The view from The Plimsoll building looking through the iconic gasholder guideframe to the canal beyond. Above TAPESTRY Tapestry offers waterside living in the heart of the city and a secluded garden square in the sky. Top right ARTHOUSE The beautiful apartments at ArtHouse are fully occupied. COMING HOME 70/71

82 King s Cross now includes almost 800 new homes; with another 220 under construction A range of exceptional affordable homes have been built at King s Cross, including traditional rented homes, shared ownership apartments, extra care for the elderly and other supported housing. These have been developed in partnership with One Housing Group and Dolphin Living. The first residents moved into Rubicon Court, Saxon Court, Roseberry Mansions and Tile House during 2012 and Affordable and key worker housing is also available in ArtHouse, Tapestry and The Plimsoll Building. Meanwhile, our student housing partner Urbanest UK opened its 27-storey landmark tower in 2013, providing high quality accommodation for more than 650 students. An additional 200 student homes have been delivered in the adjacent Victoria Hall. Here, ergonomics, nature and wellbeing informed the design by the award-winning practice, Stanton Williams Architects. TIM CROCKER TIM CROCKER 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. 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.

83 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 HOME FROM HOME Victoria Hall provides stylish, friendly and secure student living space. COMING HOME 72/73

84 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. AustralianSuper Australia s biggest superannuation/pension funds run entirely for the benefit of its members. The Fund manages more than $AUD91 billion of members assets on behalf of more than two million members from across 210,000 businesses. One in ten working Australians is a member of AustralianSuper. King s Cross is 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

85 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 AHMM ARCHITECTS ahmm.co.uk ALLIES AND MORRISON ARCHITECTS alliesandmorrison.com ALISON BROOKS ARCHITECTS alisonbrooksarchitects.com BAM DESIGN bam.co.uk BELL PHILLIPS ARCHITECTS bellphillips.com BENNETTS ASSOCIATES bennettsassociates.com CARMODY GROARKE carmodygroarke.com COFFEY ARCHITECTS coffeyarchitects.com DAVID CHIPPERFIELD ARCHITECTS davidchipperfield.co.uk DAVID MORLEY ARCHITECTS davidmorleyarchitects.co.uk DEXTER MOREN ASSOCIATES dextermoren.com drmm drmm.co.uk DUGGAN MORRIS ARCHITECTS dugganmorrisarchitects.com ERIC PARRY ARCHITECTS ericparryarchitects.co.uk FEILDEN CLEGG BRADLEY STUDIOS fcbstudios.com 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 NIALL McLAUGHLIN ARCHITECTS niallmclaughlin.com PIERCY & COMPANY piercyandco.com PORPHYRIOS ASSOCIATES porphyrios.co.uk PRP ARCHITECTS prparchitects.co.uk SQUIRE & PARTNERS squireandpartners.com STANTON WILLIAMS ARCHITECTS stantonwilliams.com STUDIO DOWNIE ARCHITECTS studiodownie.com WEEDON ARCHITECTS weedonpartnership.co.uk WILKINSON EYRE ARCHITECTS wilkinsoneyre.com WILMOTTE & ASSOCIES wilmotte.com INTERIORS CONRAN + PARTNERS conranandpartners.com JOHNSON NAYLOR johnsonnaylor.com JONATHAN TUCKEY DESIGN jonathantuckey.com MOREYSMITH moreysmith.com PROJECT ORANGE projectorange.com CONTRACTORS BAM CONSTRUCT bam.co.uk CARILLION carillionplc.com KIER GROUP kier.co.uk 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 Professional team 74/75

86 The King s Cross development is being managed by Argent, a developer with over 30 years experience ARGENT LONDON ARGENT BIRMINGHAM 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, 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 in Birmingham; the redevelopment of brownfield sites in the Thames Valley; and major commercial developments in the City of London. Keep up to date with Argent s projects on the website argentllp.co.uk and follow on JAMES MADDOX BRINDLEYPLACE Top ONE ST. PETER S SQUARE, MANCHESTER COMPLETED 2014 A 268,000 sq ft office joint venture between Argent and Greater Manchester Property Venture Fund. Above left PICCADILLY PLACE, MANCHESTER, A 675,000 sq ft mixed use development. A joint venture between Argent, Manchester City Council and Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive.

87 CITYSCAPE Above right BRINDLEYPLACE, BIRMINGHAM, million sq ft of mixed use development. BCO Regional Award winner, BURA Crystal Award Best Practice winner, Urban Land Institute winner. Above PARADISE, BIRMINGHAM, acre, 1.2 million sq ft and ten new buildings to restore the civic centre of Birmingham. ARGENT 76/77

88 ...King s Cross and Argent continue to win prestigious awards 2016 Gasholders London World s Best Architecture Awarded by International Property Awards 2015 Argent Overall Developer of the Year Awarded by OAS Awards 2014 One Pancras Square, King s Cross, London Regional and National Award Winner Awarded by RIBA 2016 King s Cross Grand Award Awarded by BALI Awards 2015 Special 20th Year Award for Most Innovative Development of the Past 20 Years Awarded by Property Week Awards 2014 King s Cross, London Masterplan Awarded by NLA Awards 2016 Coal Drops Yard Restaurants and Retail unbuilt Awarded by NLA Awards 2014 Argent Office, 4 Stable Street, London Projects up to 2,000 sq m Awarded by BCO National Awards 2014 Roger Madelin New Londoner Award Awarded by NLA Awards 2016 German Gymnasium Restaurants and Retail built Awarded by NLA Awards 2014 King s Cross Masterplan, London Best of the Best Awarded by NLA Awards 2016 Gasholders Park Public space Awarded by NLA Awards 2014 Roger Madelin & David Partridge Property Personality of the Year Awarded by Property Week Awards All photographs have been supplied courtesy of John Sturrock and Brendan Bell unless otherwise specified. Designed and produced by Sutton Young. +44 (0) (SY51964)

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