Regent Quarter, King’s Cross

Richard Griffiths Architects were recommended by English Heritage to act as conservation and design consultants to P&O Developments and RHWL Architects for the redevelopment of four urban blocks adjacent to King’s Cross Station following the rejection of earlier proposals.

The area contains a number of notable industrial buildings of the 1870’s, unlisted but in a Conservation Area, with interesting roof structures.

The practice helped to devise the new masterplan for the refurbishment of all the significant buildings, while still meeting the commercial requirements of P&O, as a focus for the regeneration of the local area.

The proposals were warmly supported by
the Islington Society, who had previously been objectors.

  • Location: Islington, London

    Client: P&O Development

    Listed: Grade II

    Original Architect: Thomas Marsh Nelson and William Harvey, architects.

  • Date of construction: 1873

    Date of project completion: 2009

  • RIBA South Award 2007

    Civic Trust Award for Outstanding Centre Vision 2007

    Best Hotel & Leisure Project for 2007

    RICS Project of the Year 2007