Built
Timothy Soar
Formerly known as Central House, is the adaptation and extension of the former London Metropolitan School of Art, Architecture and Design, providing over 150,000 square feet of office space.
The Rowe, located opposite the Whitechapel Gallery, adds to the existing six-storey building with an equal volume above. Tension between old and new is highlighted by an inhabited gap, marked out by a playful piece of public art visible from street level, which forms one of several external spaces, including a multi-use terrace at roof level. At ground floor there is a generous reception area with a café open to the public and cycle facilities providing space for 300 bikes.
Project information
Status
Built
Borough
Tower Hamlets
Size
14800 sq m
Completion
November 2022
Location
88 Whitechapel High St, London E1 7QX, UK
Team Credits
Client
Frasers Property
Architect
Contractor
BAM
Structural Engineer
Landscape Architect
Grants Associates
Services Engineer
Building Services
Listed by
Last updated on
28/08/2024
Standard
Standard (small business)
Partner