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King’s Cross creative and educational expansion

Overview

The King’s Cross area in London is undergoing a series of developments aimed at strengthening its creative and educational ecosystem.

Initially, the University of the Arts London announced an expansion of the Central Saint Martins campus. Through a lease agreement with The King’s Cross Group, the institution will occupy approximately 17,782 square feet within the refurbished Western Transit Shed South. This expansion is designed to consolidate staff and students to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration in fields such as design, architecture, and visual communication.

Following this, the King’s Cross Group announced further additions to the local creative hub. The art materials retailer Cass Art has occupied 3,500 square feet, maintaining ties with institutions like the University of the Arts London. Additionally, Potato Art Studio is scheduled to open a 1,340 square foot location in early 2027, offering various arts and crafts workshops.

Entities

Central Saint Martins · University of the Arts London · King’s Cross · Western Transit Shed · The King’s Cross Group

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    King’s Cross adds Potato Art Studio and Cass Art to creative hub

    King’s Cross Group is expanding its creative district with the addition of Potato Art Studio and art retailer Cass Art, following a major campus expansion by Central Saint Martins.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Central Saint Martins to expand King’s Cross campus

    Central Saint Martins will expand its King’s Cross campus by 17,782 sq ft, moving into the Western Transit Shed to foster greater student and staff collaboration.

Sources

365retail.co.uk · fadmagazine.com · london-tv.co.uk · retailtimes.co.uk