Kilburn railway arches refurbished for new commercial use
Transport for London's property company has completed work on twelve arches near Kilburn station, creating new commercial spaces and a pedestrian walkway.
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Twelve railway arches situated beneath the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines close to Kilburn Tube station have undergone refurbishment by Places for London, Transport for London's property development company. The project has restored the brickwork, installed new glazed frontages, and created a landscaped pedestrian walkway connecting the station to Loveridge Road.
The work at Kilburn Mews involved stripping out existing concrete and fixtures to return the interiors to their original bare-brick structure. New structural slabs were installed, walls and soffits lined, and glazed façades fitted. Architects DK-CM collaborated with Places for London on redesigning the surrounding area. The mews walkway now offers seating, cycle parking, planting, and a publicly accessible defibrillator.
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Following local suggestions, the pedestrianised zone has been geo-fenced to prevent the use of dockless e-bikes. Enhanced lighting and improved sightlines are intended to make the space more welcoming. The scheme was previously recognised by the Mayor of London's research programme on safety in public spaces as an exemplary model.
The refurbished arch units incorporate air-source heat pumps for heating and cooling, contributing to improved energy efficiency. With construction now concluded, Places for London is collaborating with leasing agent Bruce Gillingham Pollard to secure tenants for the spaces, with businesses anticipated to begin operations in the coming months.
We’re very pleased to have completed the building work at Kilburn Mews, demonstrating how historic railway infrastructure can be sensitively adapted to meet modern needs. The new arches and two standalone units will house some great businesses that will soon become much-loved parts of the fabric of Kilburn.
Jo Fisher, Head of Arches at Places for London
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The initial plans for the refurbishment were announced in March 2022. The aim is to convert the twelve arches and two separate units into commercial premises, adding to the local business offering.
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+What work has been done at Kilburn railway arches?
Twelve railway arches near Kilburn Tube station have been refurbished. This included restoring brickwork, installing new glazed frontages, and creating a landscaped pedestrian walkway. The project also converted the arches and two standalone units into commercial premises.
+Who is responsible for the refurbishment project?
The refurbishment was carried out by Places for London, which is Transport for London's property development company. They worked with architects DK-CM and construction partner Morgan Sindall on the project.
+When can businesses expect to move into the refurbished arches?
Places for London is currently working with a leasing agent to find tenants for the refurbished units. Businesses are expected to begin moving in over the coming months.
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