Central Saint Martins Expands King's Cross Campus by 17,782 Sq Ft in Western Transit Shed
Central Saint Martins is set to grow by 17,782 sq ft at its King's Cross location through a new lease with The King's Cross Group, taking up sections of the first and second floors in the renovated Western Transit Shed South. This agreement, made with University of the Arts London, aims to consolidate the college's community on one campus, promoting collaboration in architecture, design, materials, and visual communication. The addition of educational functions to the historic shed also supports the broader redevelopment of King's Cross, emphasizing education, culture, technology, and creative sectors. Since 2011, Central Saint Martins has played a significant role in enhancing the creative environment of King's Cross.
Key facts
- Central Saint Martins is expanding its King's Cross campus by 17,782 sq ft.
- The college will occupy part of the first and second floors of the recently refurbished Western Transit Shed South.
- The lease was agreed between University of the Arts London and The King's Cross Group.
- Central Saint Martins has been based at King's Cross since 2011.
- The expansion supports the college's ambition to bring its whole community together on one King's Cross site.
- Students work across architecture, design, materials and visual communication rather than in isolation.
- The King's Cross Estate includes businesses and organisations such as Universal Music and Havas.
- Henry Shearer is Head of Offices and Investment at The King's Cross Group; Professor Rathna Ramanathan is Provost of Central Saint Martins and Executive Dean of Global Affairs at UAL.
Entities
Artists
- Henry Shearer
- Rathna Ramanathan
Institutions
- Central Saint Martins
- University of the Arts London
- The King's Cross Group
- Universal Music
- Havas
Locations
- King's Cross
- London
- United Kingdom
- Western Transit Shed
- Western Transit Shed South
- King's Cross Estate