This successful planning application for the re-use of 3 unique Grade II listed Gas Holder Guide Structures near King’s Cross provides 144 apartments which total in excess of 10,000m2 of residential accommodation. They form an integral part of the ongoing regeneration of the King’s Cross area, lying at the heart of the canalside Regent’s Quarter. The design retains the iconic silhouette of the original structures, which are a familiar feature of the north London skyline, and defines a new fourth ‘virtual’ cylinder - providing a private garden courtyard for residents. Following review by Camden Council, English Heritage and CABE, and a public consultation, an outline planning application for the area which has now been submitted, was approved for progress.

Date:

Appointed 2004

Location:

London, UK

Client:

Argent

Type:

• Residential

Theme:

• Building Re-Use,
• Heritage,
• Regeneration

Ideas:

• Specificity & Narrative

Link:

www.kingscrosscentral.com