Case Study
REGAL REGENERATION: The Rebirth of King’s Cross Central
Hailed as the ‘UK’s first true new town in a 100 years’, King’s Cross Central is Europe’s largest regeneration project, transforming one of central London’s most run-down areas into an international gateway and archetype for highly sustainable design and construction solutions.
Driven forward by a partnership between DHL, London and Continental, and Argent, the 67-acre scheme will consist of 20 new streets, 10 new public places, three new bridges and enhancements to the Regent’s Canal, providing an incredible public realm framework for nearly 50 new buildings and the refurbishment and reuse of 20 historic buildings.
King’s Cross Central will incorporate all the elements that make a model urban community: a two-form entry primary school, children’s centre, bicycle interchange, sports hall, soft play facilities, public swimming pool, gym facilities, and two health centres. The transport links will be unrivalled, boasting two major rail terminals: St. Pancras International and King’s Cross, which offer direct service throughout the UK and Europe.
Metropolitan will deliver a low carbon energy solution while providing heat, fibre, electricity, water and waste water to up to 2,000 homes, serviced apartments, and more than five million square feet of commercial development utilising the installation of cutting-edge renewable technologies.
‘We’re excited to be involved in a project as ambitious and innovative as King’s Cross Central,’ said Graham Jenkins, Managing Director of Metropolitan. ‘Our use of district heating and other energy-efficient technologies will ensure that King’s Cross Central sets the standard for sustainable home construction practices throughout the UK.’
