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    Kings Cross is the largest mixed use development in single ownership

    The Granary Complex include- Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (University of the Arts London)

    - The Kings Boulevard a street connecting University with the mainline station Kings Cross ST. Pancras include

    - six tube lines and mainline connections- refurbishment of ST. Pancras International terminus-Transforming Kings Cross Station with beautiful new concourse.- New and refurbished underground ticket halls.

    Granary Square - the largest of their public spaces

    The adjacent Western Transit converted to unique shop and office

    The on- site Energy Centre. (The Combined Heat and Power )

    Five new office building across the site. (750,000 sq ft) and three residentialbuildings including the refurbishment of the listed Great Northern Hotel.

    7 500,000 sq ft of shop, bar cafes and restaurants

    2008 KINGS CROSS THE CATHEDRAL OF THE RAIWAYS

    London & Continental Railways has re-established St. Pancras as theCathedral of the railways

    The extraordinary refurbishment of St. Pancras International

    The re-location of the Eurostar terminus have transformed perceptions of thearea

    2.5bn has been spent on local transport infrastructure Kings Cross St. Pancras is now Londons most significant transport

    interchange for local, national and international travel

    2012 KINGS CROSS A CULTURAL POWERHOUSE

    Gasholder No. 8 is one of Londons architectural treasures. Originallyconstructed in the 1850s, its distinctive 25m high circular frame, completewith original telescopic wrought iron bell and lower level brick tank, has beenrecognised by English Heritage for its special interest with a Grade II listing.

    Gasholder No. 8. The design will re-establish the structure as a Kings Crosslandmark, visible from much of the surrounding area and with a pivotal role asa focal point and a destination within the development

    One thousand metres of canalside and two acres of natural parkland havebeen improved

    The Granary Complex is the centrepiece of the Kings Cross development. Itis also the brand new home of the world famous arts college Central SaintMartins, part of the University of the Arts London.

    Energy Center, From sustainable economic growth and progressive utilitysolutions, to social and cultural diversity and buildings that respect theenvironment, the emphasis is on creating a long term, sustainable place.- The focus of carbon efficiency is the on-site Energy Centre with its

    Combined Heat and Power (CHP) engines. From here, 100% of thedevelopments heat requirements are met with the heat being fed to the

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    buildings via a site-wide hot water distribution network. Almost 80% of thepower demand is also off-set by the CHP engines.

    The first residents arrive in 2012. The next phase will include apartments andtownhouses for sale around a sky garden along Canal Reach, with amazingviews over central London

    2016 KINGS CROSS A WORK PLACE AND A PLACE TO SHOP

    Kings Cross combines the buzz of the market and unique speciality shopswith the bustle of the high street and the convenience of the local store some 500,000 sq ft of retail space in total. Capturing the spirit of Londonsfamous streets and piazzas, the shops, restaurants, cafs and bars areclustered across the 67 acres creating the variety, interest and diversity thatpeople want and expect as they move from place to place through the city.

    Kings Cross is a powerhouse of creativity and innovation, where learningexcellence and research meets the world of business. Unashamedly mixeduse, the shops, restaurants, cafs and bars are clustered across the 67 acres

    creating the variety, love to live, and want to visit again and again. Attracting both start ups and international corporations, the 24 new and

    refurbished office buildings range in size from 20,000 to 380,000 sq ft,providing 3.4 million sq ft net of commercial office space. Every building atKings Cross will serve as a leading example of design and environmentalsustainability, offering flexible floorplates in sizes ranging from 4,000 to48,000 sq ft. While a BrE m Excellent rating is the minimum standard,Outstanding is the goal.

    Five office buildings are already under construction. Among the occupiers areBNP Paribas real Estate, London Borough of Camden, Argent and leadingengineering firm, Hoare Lea & Partners. many more are expected, each anendorsement of Kings Cross as a credible location for business in London.

    High quality student housing. Some 400 homes are already underconstruction, including the premium apartments and striking penthouseswithin ArtHouse, almost all of which are already sold.

    2020 KINGS CROSS HOME LIVING, CITY LIFEA ND A BUSINESS LOCATION

    Some 6,000 people will live at Kings Cross, across the entire spectrum ofLondon life, including families (23% of the apartments have 3 bedrooms or

    more), students and the elderly. The development includes almost 2,000 homes, of various types. We are also

    delivering a range of affordable homes, including shared ownership homes,extra care for the elderly and other supported housing, in partnership withOne Housing Group. We will be delivering a range of homes for sale and rent,including studios and apartments for keyworkers, linked by a series ofterraces and green spaces above a new academy primary school.

    For business occupiers, residents and visitors alike, Kings Cross is aninclusive and vibrant destination. A place that is safe, clean and secure.Whatever your reason for being in Kings Cross, the atmosphere is alwayswarm and welcoming. We are determined to ensure it stays that way.