Lakeside Centre

affordable artist studios, creative co-working space, live-work units, nursery, cafe and kitchen incubator

00 were appointed by Bow Arts Trust (funded by London Regeneration Fund and Peabody Trust) to create a major Culture Hub in London, regenerating the previously derelict but iconic Lakeside Centre which sits on the Southmere Lake.

The Centre provides affordable workspace for artists, designers and makers, a kitchen incubator, Café area, roof garden, popup market stalls, a nursery and facilities to support existing boating activities on the lake. There are 2 residential units on the 1st floor for Caretaker and Artist in Residence. Navigation, landscaping and visual identity is key to the regeneration and success of the building.

Location: Southmere Lake, London, SE2 9AN

Client: Bow Arts & Peabody

Programme: April 2018 to June 2019

Cost: £1.16M

Floor Area: 1900 sqm

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Martin Arnold
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