Henderson Global Investors has unveiled its proposals for Smithfield Quarter in London, regenerating the former General Market, Fish Market and Red House buildings, as well as the original engine house.
Henderson Global Investors has unveiled its proposals for Smithfield Quarter in London, regenerating the former General Market, Fish Market and Red House buildings, as well as the original engine house.
In a statement on Friday, Henderson said it has been working closely with English Heritage and the planners at the City of London Corporation on the potential options for the buildings since 2010.
Designed by John McAslan + Partners, the proposals are designed to preserve the historic identity of the market buildings through the retention, restoration and reuse of the most significant parts of the historic buildings.
The ground floors of the General Market, the Fish Market, the Red House and the old engine house will be reused for restaurant and retail uses following extensive refurbishment. The space will also include a two part piazza.
Geoff Harris, director of Property Development at Henderson, said: 'The retail and office space on offer will provide a significant step forward for the wider regeneration of the Farringdon area.' The new plan will be presented to the public at an exhibition on Friday 19 October in the Goldsmiths Centre.
