One of the overriding design principles in the proposals was to preserve and showcase as much of the original Power Station – and pay homage to its heritage and the vision of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott – by exposing more of the listed fabric while creating new and dramatic spaces within the building to excite and delight visitors .
London based interior designers Michaelis Boyd Architects has designed the residential interiors creating a ‘ refined industrial ’ style which speak of the building ’ s heritage .
The four iconic chimneys were dismantled after decades of no use , and were rebuilt with the same combination of concrete and steel reinforcement .
The materials used have more modern specifications and the chimneys were painted to match the original colour . The replacement of the chimneys began in the summer of 2014 , with the rebuild completed in 2017 .
Construction works for this phase commenced in early 2014 , the Power Station welcomed it ’ s first residents in 2021 and will have it ’ s grand opening to the public in Autumn 2022 .
Following careful restoration and being saved from dereliction , in November 2021 , the Power Station was removed from the Heritage at Risk Register after 30 years .
The six-acre Power Station Park , situated in front of the Power Station , opened in Spring 2022 .
Leading architectural practice WilkinsonEyre was approached in 2013 to complete the detailed design of the Power Station as part of the restoration team .
The London only sales launch of 254 new apartments , ranging from studios to five bedrooms and three penthouses , took place in May 2014 . These homes are situated within the retained facades down the western and eastern flanks of the Power Station and on top of the Boiler House – around a spectacular new garden square in the sky . The apartments are located in Switch House West , Switch House and Boiler House Square respectively . The first residents moved into their homes in May 2021 .
London based interior designers Michaelis Boyd Architects has designed the residential interiors creating a ‘ refined industrial ’ style which speak of the building ’ s heritage .
Contracts to undertake various elements of the specialist heritage restoration and repair work have been awarded to leading companies PAYE Stonework and Restoration Limited , J . Coffey Construction Limited and Beroa Bierrum .
Photos : Taran Wilkhu
In August 2017 , Mace were awarded to leading as the main contractor for the Power Station .
Practical completion of the Power Station was achieved in July 2022 , following eight years of careful and transformational restoration and of the building .
At the southern entrance to the Power Station ‘ Malaysia Square ’ sits at the heart of the development . The public square design showcases the uniqueness of Malaysia ’ s culture , diversity and heritage , as well as best encapsulating the important links between Malaysia and the United Kingdom .
The British and international retail brands opening their doors at Battersea Power Station from Autumn 2022 include Ralph Lauren , Ray-Ban , Mango , Le Labo , Hugo Boss , The Kooples , Tommy Hilfiger , Lacoste , Calvin Klein , Jo Malone , Space NK , Gant , and many more .
PHASE 3
ELECTRIC BOULEVARD , PROSPECT PLACE AND BAT TERSEA ROOF GARDENS
Phase 3 is one of the most exciting areas of the Battersea Power Station development . It will offer a public pedestrian gateway to the entire development , linked to the new tube station and a high street otherwise known as Electric Boulevard .
Gehry Partners and Foster + Partners , two of the world ’ s most innovative and renowned architectural practices were chosen to collaborate in the design of this new high street : Gehry Partners designing the buildings to its east while Foster + Partners designing those to the west .
This is Frank Gehry ’ s first residential buildings in the UK and the first collaboration between the two firms .
Two residential development zones are located either side of the high street .
Shops and restaurants set along Electric Boulevard , a community hub , medical centre , a new park called Prospect Park and a 164 room hotel overlooking the Power Station and Malaysia Square .
The Gehry Partners element includes a selection of individual buildings known as ‘ Prospect Place ’, housing double height retail units at street level , and homes above , and Prospect Park with a new children ’ s playground . Prospect Place will house approximately half the residential units for Phase 3 .
The Foster + Partners ’ design , Battersea Roof Gardens , undulates along the line of Electric Boulevard creating a unique building profile . Two floors of retail units front onto the high street with huge breaks in the facade to allow light through , creating gardens in the sky .
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