Battersea Power Station announces today the appointment of renowned master planner and strategic urban design practice, Studio Egret West, to evolve the original Rafael Viñoly masterplan for the remaining 16-acres of the 42-acre riverside neighbourhood.
The ambitions for the new plans will reflect that, with the potential to deliver up to 3.2 million sq ft of residential, commercial, cultural and leisure space, the future phases will continue the evolution of one of the most exciting large-scale brownfield regeneration opportunities remaining in Central London.
Studio Egret West’s appointment will ensure the project fully reflects the changes in societal behaviour and technology for the future. The plans will aim to advance the neighbourhood’s rich mixed-use offering, while contributing to the Mayor of London’s Growth Plan.
The appointment of a master planner and urban designer marks another significant step in the progression of one of London’s most high-profile regeneration projects. Having laid derelict for nearly three decades, Battersea Power Station was purchased by its current Malaysian shareholders in 2012 and has since been successfully transformed with over 2,200 homes, c. 800,000 sq ft of office space, a new Zone 1 London Underground station and over 150 retail, dining and leisure experiences. High-profile events such as London Fashion Week, Olympic fan zones, projections led by Apple on the façade of the Power Station and celebrASIA, the unique Southeast Asian festival by Battersea Power Station, reflect how the neighbourhood has become a central pillar in London’s cultural scene. At the heart of the neighbourhood is the Grade II* listed Power Station, which opened to the public in 2022 following an eight-year restoration and has since welcomed over 40 million visitors from the local area, the UK and internationally.
The final phases of Battersea Power Station will connect to the new Nine Elms Park, a 14- acre green space running from Vauxhall, through Nine Elms and concluding at the six-acre riverfront Power Station Park.
As a result of the long-term commitment of its Malaysian shareholders, exciting steps have already been made in the progression of Battersea Power Station’s future phases, with construction of two new Gehry-designed buildings that will complete Electric Boulevard, the neighbourhood’s pedestrianised high street, set to commence in the coming months. Battersea Power Station and Wandsworth Council have also recently announced a partnership to deliver around 200 new council homes as part of the council’s Homes for Wandsworth programme in the future phases, subject to planning and funding approvals.
Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan, Chairman of Battersea Project Holding Company, said: “The way cities function has shifted dramatically since 2012, when we purchased and began work on the Battersea Power Station redevelopment project. 14 years later, now is a critical time to reflect on the original plans and fine tune them to better support how people now live, work and spend their leisure time in the city. I speak on behalf of the shareholders in saying that London remains one of the most captivating and innovative cities in the world, driven by growth and being supportive of inward investment. We are proud of the contribution Battersea Power Station has made to this great city.”
Sam Cotton, Interim CEO of Battersea Power Station Development Company, said: “Having achieved so much already in delivering this project, it is hard to believe that we are only halfway through. With the appointment of Studio Egret West, we are pressing the start button on the delivery programme for the final phases of Battersea Power Station, having tasked them to ensure that what’s still to come at this development reflects the vision and ambition of our shareholders for the riverside neighbourhood, while reflecting the changes in technology and society since it was conceived. Today’s appointment marks an exciting exploratory step forward in visioning how Battersea Power Station will look in 10 to 15 years time.”
David West, Founding Director, Studio Egret West, said: “Battersea Power Station is one of London’s most extraordinary regeneration stories, and Studio Egret West is delighted to play a part in shaping its next chapter. Our work on the remaining c.50% of the neighbourhood will build upon the site’s remarkable legacy and seek to extend its cultural, commercial and community significance at both local and London levels. We feel Battersea Power Station’s candescence and hope to further spread and sustain its glow.”
Following decades of failed attempts, the transformation of Battersea Power Station has been accomplished through the large-scale development experience, investment and steadfastness of its shareholders; S P Setia, Sime Darby Property, and the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF). In 2019, Malaysia’s leading fund management companies Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) and EPF became the long-term commercial asset holders of the Power Station, reflecting their long-term commitment to the project.
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