Battersea Power Station

We’re excited to announce that Battersea Power Station is bringing a new festival to London later this year. Visitors can experience the wonders of South East Asian culture first hand at the upcoming ‘celebrASIA’ festival, taking place at our riverside neighbourhood from 13th – 15th September 2024.   We are working closely with the High Commissioners and Ambassadors from the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), a union of 10 countries that promote economic and cultural exchange among its members and with countries around the globe, to showcase the very best of the region.   Expect delicacies from the region from a wide range of renowned chefs, eateries, street food vendors and bars, traditional games, live entertainment, arts and crafts workshops and much more.   To find out more, visit here – https://lnkd.in/ebCCRfJE

Battersea Power Station announced as a winner of The RIBA National Awards 2024!   It was announced earlier today that the Grade II* listed Power Station is amongst 26 projects to win The RIBA National Awards 2024, having been selected from a list of over 100 regional winners. The announcement has led to fantastic coverage across leading publications such as Country and Town House, naming Battersea Power Station as ‘One of The UK’s Best Buildings’.   RIBA described Battersea Power Station as ‘a deeply impressive scheme that combines carefully restored heritage assets, high-quality homes, and a contemporary retail experience, all tied together with an industrial aesthetic appropriate to the original power station’s awesome scale and character.’   Congratulations also to WilkinsonEyre, who were the lead architects on the restoration of the Grade II* listed landmark, which sits at the heart of our new 42-acre riverside neighbourhood, transformed from a derelict ruin into a new town centre with over 140 shops, restaurants, bars and leisure venues for visitors to explore in and around the iconic landmark.

Don’t miss the IWC Schaffhausen pop-up in Malaysia Square at Battersea Power Station, celebrating the decade-long partnership with seven-time Formula One™ Lewis Hamilton and the luxury Swiss watchmaker until Sunday 7th July.   Visited earlier this week by World Champion Lewis Hamilton, the immersive experience highlights key milestones from Hamilton’s illustrious career with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, and features one-of-a-kind pieces such as Lewis Hamilton’s 2020 Silverstone 1st place trophy and Mercedes-AMG F1 W10 EQ Power+ car from the 2019 Formula One World Championship.   To find out more, visit - https://lnkd.in/e-_xg8Nf  

We’re delighted to announce that Battersea Power Station won the Placemaking and Social Value Award at last night’s Property Awards 2024.   Battersea Power Station is a blueprint for urban mixed-use regeneration, with community at its heart. The vibrant new town centre for Wandsworth, which is home to over 140 British, international and small independent brands welcomed over 11.2 million visitors in 2023, a fifth of which were local residents from Wandsworth. It has created 6,500 jobs to date, including 3,500 following the opening of the Power Station and Electric Boulevard, and has donated over £6 million to local charities, groups and causes with over £4 million of this going to Wandsworth organisations. The development’s success has also been underpinned by the opening of its very own zone 1 Northern Line Underground station, significantly increasing connectivity to both the estate and the wider Battersea area, and its free calendar of events and cultural activities. The Battersea Games has returned for another year and is now is full swing throughout the summer months, building on last years success, this event has paved the way for Battersea Power Station being announced as an Official Team GB Fanzone and an Official ParalympicsGB Fanzone for Paris 2024.

Last week, our Head of Asset Management Sam Cotton spoke at the Mover & Shakers’ Creative Industries Property Summit – a forum that brings together developers, policy makers and operators to discuss the critical role that arts and culture play in society. During a panel talk at the summit, Sam said:    “As a developer, as a place, we’ve got a responsibility to deliver social and economic value. From scratch, we’ve created an annual events and cultural programme for the local community and visitors. We started small with a pop-up theatre initially and we’ve built the cultural programme up significantly as the estate has matured.   “We’re learning and experimenting how we can use our spaces to support culture – but we view our role as a facilitator of big as well as small collaborations and partnerships. From David Hockney’s iPad Christmas tree installation on the Power Station chimneys last year in partnership with Apple; to British contemporary artist Claire Luxton’s recent ‘Field of Dreams’ public artwork installation on display in Turbine Hall A; a 100-person strong Battersea Community choir that has performed with the likes of Sting and Jamie Cullen; and exhibitions showcasing the best local creative talent. We’re always evolving the cultural offer but it shows what you can do when you bring people together.”

Battersea Power Station will once again transform into London’s most exciting sports and games venue with the much-anticipated return of The Battersea Games from 1st July – 8th September 2024.    From a 100m running track, table tennis and Rocket Padel to a climbing wall, fast feet football and cycle speed racing, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The Wimbledon Experience will be returning for a second year with all the live action being shown on the big screen in Power Station Park. Plus, the Official Team GB Fanzone at Battersea Power Station will showcase all the live action from the Olympic Games, and The Paralympic Games will then round off an epic summer of sport as the Power Station becomes one of the capital’s Official ParalympicsGB Fanzones.   To discover more about The Battersea Games 2024 and the lineup of activities, visit – https://lnkd.in/esYXmxgB   #BatterseaPowerStation #TheBatterseaGames #London #Destination #Summer #Activities #Sports

We’re pleased to announce that leading home technology company, SharkNinja, will be expanding its presence at Battersea Power Station, leasing a further 32,000 sq ft for the brand’s new EMEA headquarters at 50 Electric Boulevard. The first occupier to sign a lease for the Foster + Partners designed 50 Electric Boulevard office building, SharkNinja will open its new EMEA headquarters across two floors within the building and will begin moving employees into the office space from this autumn. SharkNinja already has a 25,000 sq ft office inside the Grade II* listed Power Station, and a brand and demonstration testing facility on Arches Lane next to the London landmark. Tom Brown, President of SharkNinja EMEA, said: "This move reflects our commitment to fostering innovation and providing our employees with a dynamic, cutting-edge workspace. The expansion is another step in strengthening our presence across EMEA and demonstrates our commitment to SharkNinja’s future. “Battersea Power Station offers an inspiring environment that supports our growth and aligns with our vision for the future. We welcome being part of this vibrant community and continuing our pursuit of excellence in product development and customer satisfaction." To find out more on, click here – https://lnkd.in/evY7jWvS #BatterseaPowerStation #SharkNinja #Office #Leasing #Technology #London 

It was recently announced that London has made the Top 10 in the latest Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024, which provides a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the sustainability efforts of 100 cities around the world. Highlighted within the report is the launch of the Northern Line Extension (NLE) and the opening of two new tube stations at Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms, which was recognised as an exemplar for sustainable mobility. The NLE officially launched in 2021, and has improved connectivity to this area of the capital, bringing Battersea Power Station within 15 minutes of the City and West End.

We’re delighted to share the Battersea Power Station Generating Opportunities 2023/2024 annual report.   The report provides an insight into our work to train and place people into employment at Battersea Power Station, featuring real-life case studies from local people who now work across the 42-acre riverside neighbourhood, as well as the local businesses we support.   To read the report click here - https://lnkd.in/ekqqrnck   #BatterseaPowerStation #Local #Community #Employment #Jobs #Skills #London #Careers

We have expansive outdoor and indoor event spaces at Battersea Power Station which are the perfect settings to host immersive and experiential brand events, including the return of the popular Aperol Spritz ‘Aperidisco’ pop-up now open in the six-acre Power Station Park. Here until Wednesday 19th June, visitors can enjoy the ultimate disco underneath the Power Station's iconic chimneys, including live DJ takeovers, outdoor yoga sessions, customised merchandise and Aperol Spritz masterclasses.   To discover more on commercialisation opportunities at Battersea Power Station, please get in touch via commercialisation@bpsdc.co.uk   To find out more about the Aperol Spritz ‘Aperidisco’ pop-up, visit https://lnkd.in/ey-QNVCP   #BatterseaPowerStation #AperolSpritz #Brands #Commercialisation #Events #London #Destination