Related Argent has led the long-term transformation of King’s Cross, converting 67 acres of former industrial land into a major new central London district, now home to institutions including Central Saint Martins and Google.
Over this period, I supported Argent on a series of strategic advisory projects focused on placemaking, activation and long-term market and commercial options.
This included research and development work exploring the potential future use of Gas Holder No. 8 – the largest of the site’s restored industrial structures – assessing venue, cultural and event-led opportunities within the broader masterplan.
I also advised on the redevelopment of Coal Drops Yard, designed by Thomas Heatherwick, examining how the architecture and its infrastructure could be designed to support a range of activations beyond commercial tenants – from fashion shows, markets and large-scale activations and more. The aim was to ensure the building’s services and spatial configuration were aligned with longer-term ambitions to attract luxury, fashion and high-end brands before construction began.
Coal Drops Yard.
