At least 20% of all London’s electricity needs were supplied by Battersea Power Station which went on to become a 509-megawatt generator and the third largest in all the UK. It has long been a beacon of the London’s skyline since its inception and an icon of industrial heritage. And now, this iconic landmark is in process of being transformed, redesigned and redeveloped into one of its own kind of development – to offer exceptional homes, business centres, community clubs, and corporate office spaces.
Who would’ve expected that the 42-acre site, which cost its developers £8 billion to build, would house 3,992 apartments, studio flats, a penthouse is expected to cost £30m, more than 200 shops and restaurants, recreational facilities including a 6-acre Riverside park? It means the residents will be able to get hands on a number of other leisure facilities too. Upon completion, it will not just be an ordinary community but a complete lifestyle project.
Best known for its four chimneys and art deco design, the iconic Grade II Battersea Power Station has stood derelict on the south bank of the River Thames since its decommission in 1983. To say the building has undergone a massive transformation is an understatement, and after 35 years, its unique historical features will serve a mixed-use hub. Thanks to architect Rafael Viñoly and the Battersea Power Station Development Company the two have come up with an extensive multi-phase master plan that will do more to bring the iconic structure back into London’s fabric.