Bombay Street
Ackroyd Lowrie · Bombay Street, London, UK
Projects / Built project
Alva Coachworks
A former Victorian tram repair depot transformed into flexible photographic studios, event spaces and hospitality near King's Cross.
- Client
- Alva Studios
- Status
- Completed 2020
- Recognition
- Highly commended, 2021 AJ Retrofit Awards
The story
The story behind the work.
Ackroyd Lowrie transformed a vacant Victorian tram repair depot near King's Cross into Alva Coachworks, a photographic studio and events venue for Alva Studios. The retrofit celebrates the building's historic fabric while reconfiguring the plan and reducing energy consumption.
Three large studios use bespoke five-metre acoustic partitions so they can operate independently or combine for events of up to 800 people. A custom hydraulic ramp provides vehicle access, while a central service route connects the studios with a restaurant, boutique bathrooms, a VIP lounge and a roof terrace.
Completed in 2020, the project was highly commended in the Workplace under 2,000 square metres category at the 2021 AJ Retrofit Awards.
Credits
- Practice
- Ackroyd Lowrie
The practice
Ackroyd Lowrie
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