British Land and AustralianSuper have submitted planning applications to Southwark Council for a new workspace and cultural hub at London’s Canada Water development
The new Canada Water cultural hub will deliver a flexible and diverse offering and will be split into four key spaces.
The four key spaces include:
- Press Halls: The Press Halls will be a unique and flexible space which can host events including live music, concerts, immersive art, corporate hires, and more.
- Rooftop Box: A brand-new space for leisure and cultural events. This will be a unique space where exhibitions, product launches, awards, conferences, and dinner events can take place.
- Meeting Space: There will be 11 meeting suites of varying sizes, a conference room, and a bar/café area, with a shared viewing platform for meetings, entertainment and hospitality.
- The Inkwells: The Inkwells may host events including immersive exhibitions and art shows, as well as a support room for music events.
Upgrading the old Printworks building to a modern and energy-efficient standard
The proposals aim to reflect the industrial heritage of the existing building by retaining the landmark Printworks building while bringing it up to a modern design and energy-efficient standard to create a world-renowned and highly sustainable building.
Delivering a ‘world-class’ cultural venue
Commenting on the planning proposals for the new cultural hub, Emma Cariaga, joint head of Canada Water at British Land, said: “We want to deliver a permanent world-class cultural venue at Printworks that builds on its globally acclaimed legacy.
“Combining the best of the capital’s culture with next-generation workspace at The Grand Press will create an unrivalled experiential destination, which generations will benefit from for years to come.
“Printworks had a tremendous impact on the UK’s cultural landscape, and its popularity over the past six years has demonstrated how important this multi-dimensional venue is to Londoners and visitors from all over the world who were drawn to its cutting-edge programming.”
