A plan to build a 200,000 sq ft science and technology building on a brownfield site in London’s Knowledge Quarter is expected to be approved next week.
Islington Council’s planning committee is set to meet on Monday evening, with Delancey’s proposals for 176-178 York Way in King’s Cross, N1, recommended for approval.
If approved, the £400m project would involve a 130,000 sq ft research and laboratory space, as well as 13,000 sq ft of affordable workspace. The rest of the space would be used for events and flexible space.
The project, designed by architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox, would provide a flexible space which can adapt to changing market demand and alter the proportions of the spaces inside over time.
The site consists of a former petrol station and car dealership, a car wash and two-storey buildings and structures.
Recommending the scheme for approval, council officers wrote: “The range of benefits that the scheme offers… include a substantial provision of affordable workspace, the provision of an event space that can be used by the community and community groups, education and makerspace, a substantial contribution towards the Social Value Plan, contributions towards CO2 offsetting and accessible transport provisions.”
CBRE provided strategic advice on the site.
Image © Kohn Pedersen Fox
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