The Rowe

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.

New London Awards 2023

Shortlisted in the Workplace category

The Rowe, 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.

Vote for this project in the People's Choice Award. The deadline for voting is the 8th October, 23:45pm.

Project information

Status

Built

Borough

Tower Hamlets

Size

14800 sq m

Estimated completion

November 2022

Location

88 Whitechapel High St, London E1 7QX, UK

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