A giant, new design district is set to open in London, which aims to offer “affordable” workspaces for “the broadest range of creatives”, including design studios and freelancers.
The design district is based in Greenwich Peninsula in the South East of London, and is part of an £8.4bn scheme being undertaken and funded by building developer Knight Dragon to regenerate the area. Other elements will include providing over 15,000 new homes, a new tube station, schools, offices, health services and public spaces.
16 buildings for 1,800 creative workers
Nine different architectural practices have been commissioned to complete the build of the new design district.
The cultural quarter will span 100m² (0.1km) and be home to 16 buildings, offering a permanent spot for over 1,800 creative workers, with rent prices flexible depending on the size and income of businesses.