Battersea Power Station: The History

Built in the 1930s, and designed by one of Britain’s best 20th century architects, Battersea Power Station is one of London’s most loved and recognisable landmarks. Shortly after its completion and commissioning it was described by the Observer newspaper as ‘One of the finest sights in London’. The development that is now underway at Battersea Power Station will transform this great industrial monument into the centrepiece of London’s greatest destination development. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discover more: Website: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Battersea Power Station is at the heart of one of central London’s largest, most visionary and eagerly anticipated new developments, which will see this vast 42 acre former industrial brownfield site – which had been derelict for 30 years – become home to a community of homes, shops, cafes, offices and 18 acres of public space. The £8bn project will see the creation of a vibrant, mixed-use development – and a new town centre for London. It will offer places to live, work, and shop as well as cultural and event spaces interspersed with community facilities, open space and the revitalisation of the Power Station itself. It will transform this waterfront site into an exciting, authentic and attractive new destination for residents and visitors alike around the clock. The Power Station is expected to be open to the public for the first time in over 30 years in 2019. The Battersea Power Station site is owned by a consortium of Malaysian investors comprising S P Setia, Sime Darby and the Employees’ Provident Fund. The development management of the project is being undertaken by British based, Battersea Power Station Development Company.