British Land and AustralianSuper submitted a reserved matters planning application to reinstate a permanent cultural venue at the Printworks building within its Canada Water development.
Printworks London, managed by Broadwick, was a popular cultural venue that closed down this summer. British Land and AustralianSuper are in talks to operate the new venue, which will be a flexible leisure and cultural destination within the Canada Water Masterplan.
The designs, led by architects HawkinsBrown, seek to maintain the building's volume and character while creating a highly sustainable and modern cultural venue.
There new cultural space is is scheduled to reopen in 2026.
Emma Cariaga, joint head of Canada Water at British Land, said: "We want to deliver a permanent world-class cultural venue at Printworks that builds on its globally acclaimed legacy. Combining the best of the capital's culture with next-generation workspace at The Grand Press will create an unrivalled experiential destination, which generations will benefit from for years to come. Printworks had a tremendous impact on the UK's cultural landscape, and its popularity over the past six years has demonstrated how important this multidimensional venue is to Londoners and visitors from all over the world, who were drawn to its cutting-edge programming. We're extremely proud to be the stewards of this important cultural destination, and we look forward to progressing our plans to deliver the new Printworks as part of our wider Canada Water masterplan."
AustralianSuper's head of Real Assets for Europe, Paul Clark, said: "Printworks will be a cultural centrepiece to a major placemaking project that reflects both the long-term nature of AustralianSuper's capital and our ongoing commitment to London and the UK. We believe this strategic project will provide long-term benefits to AustralianSuper members, as well as enhance the cultural offering at Canada Water and contribute positively to the local community."
Simeon Aldred, co-owner and director of strategy at Broadwick Live, commented: "Broadwick Group is delighted to continue our exclusive partnership with British Land and AustralianSuper for the highly anticipated next phase of Printworks London. The preservation and repurposing of the cherished Press Halls, coupled with the profound cultural implications of this undertaking, represent our joint commitment to the advancement of culture in the capital. We eagerly anticipate engaging with our community and wider audiences on this groundbreaking cultural investment of global significance. Their ongoing support is paramount to the revival of Printworks London for both local, national and international audiences to enjoy."
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