London: Battersea Power Station has appointed master planner and strategic urban design practice, Studio Egret West, to evolve the original Rafael Vi±oly masterplan for the remaining 6.47 hectares (16 acres) of the 16.99-hectare (42-acre) riverside neighbourhood.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the new plans are expected to deliver up to 3.2 million square feet of residential, commercial, cultural, and leisure space, marking the next phase in one of the most significant large-scale brownfield regeneration projects in central London.
Studio Egret West's appointment aims to ensure the project fully reflects changes in societal behaviour and technology for the future, as stated by the Battersea Power Station Development Company. The plans will advance the neighbourhood's mixed-use offering while contributing to the Mayor of London's Growth Plan.
Battersea Power Station, which lay derelict for nearly three decades, was purchased by its current Malaysian shareholders in 2012. Since then, it has been transformed into a vibrant mixed-use destination featuring over 2,200 homes, approximately 800,000 square feet of office space, a new Zone 1 London Underground station, and more than 150 retail, dining, and leisure outlets.
The Grade II listed power station, which reopened to the public in 2022 following an eight-year restoration, has welcomed over 40 million visitors from the United Kingdom and internationally. The final phases will connect to the new Nine Elms Park, a 5.66-hectare (14-acre) green space extending from Vauxhall through Nine Elms and concluding at the six-acre riverfront Power Station Park.
Construction of two new Gehry-designed buildings, completing Electric Boulevard, is expected to commence in the coming months. Additionally, Battersea Power Station and Wandsworth Council have announced plans to deliver around 200 new council homes as part of the council's Homes for Wandsworth programme in the future phases, subject to planning and funding approvals.
Battersea Project Holding Company chairman Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan emphasized that the review of the original plans comes at a critical juncture, noting the significant evolution of cities since the project began in 2012. He expressed that London remains one of the most captivating and innovative cities, driven by growth and supportive of inward investment.
The transformation of Battersea Power Station has been accomplished through its shareholders, namely SP Setia, Sime Darby Property, and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). In 2019, Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) and EPF became the long-term commercial asset holders of the power station, reflecting their long-term commitment to the project.