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Inside Battersea Power Station

The reinvention of a historic London landmark into a major mixed-use destination

Interior of Turbine Hall A at Battersea Power Station
Exterior facade of Battersea Power Station
Location
London, United Kingdom
Status
Completed
Experience
Inside
Mixed Use
Residential
Heritage
Commercial
Awards

FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence Heritage Winner 2024

RIBA Regional Award 2024

RIBA London Conservation Award 2024

CTBUH Construction Award 2024, Overall Winner

CTBUH Award of Excellence 2024, Urban Habitat

WAF 2023, Mixed-Use Winner

NLA Awards 2023, Overall Winner & Conservation

Building Awards 2023, Project of the Year

The Grade II* listed Battersea Power Station, one of London’s major landmarks, has been transformed for the 21st century. The refurbishment carefully balances old and new, preserving the building’s scale and visual drama with features such as the vast six-story atrium and open, unobstructed turbine halls.

WilkinsonEyre was appointed in 2013 to refurbish the Grade II* listed building, leading the architecture, interior design and on-site delivery for over a decade. The transformation respects the building’s historic integrity while introducing state-of-the-art mixed-use spaces, including a concert hall, retail, cinema, restaurants, cafés, a public viewing platform, villas, apartments, penthouses, a co-working space called the Engine Room, and over 58,000m² of office space for Apple.

Battersea Power Station
Battersea Power Station from across the river
Control Room A at Battersea Power Station
Inside Chimney Lift109 at Battersea Power Station

The power station was built in two phases: the western ‘A’ station in the early 1930s and the eastern ‘B’ station in the 1940s. The two sections had distinctly different styles, reflective of the eras they were built.

Our approach to interiors builds on the Power Station’s industrial heritage and historic construction. Warm tones including copper, dark timber flooring, and bronze finishes reference the Art Deco style of the first phase, while ceramic tiles, exposed stainless steel, and angular joinery reflect the 1940s aesthetic. We defined the material and colour palette for communal spaces and set heritage design guidelines for retailers.

A total of 252 villas, apartments and penthouses have been carefully integrated within and around the historic walls of the Power Station, striking a balance between old and new to create some of London’s most exclusive addresses. The residences are located in the two switch houses on either side of the Power Station, as well as atop the Boiler House roof, where they frame a landscaped garden square.

We collaborated with Michaelis Boyd Architects to develop two distinct material palettes - brought to site and delivered by WilkinsonEyre - to give residents a choice of interior styles.

Heritage 33 draws inspiration from the opulence of the 1930s, while Heritage 47 reflects the architecture of the 1940s, as seen in the ‘B’ station.

Additionally, we worked closely with landscape designer Andy Sturgeon to create richly planted gardens, terraces, and green spaces surrounding the residential units, offering unique views across London.

Related
Battersea Power Station Award Wins
We’re excited to share that Battersea Power Station has received numerous awards
Battersea Power Station from across the river
Exterior facade of Battersea Power Station
Battersea Power Station, Heritage Approach
Sebastien Ricard, project director of Battersea Power Station, describes the conservation philosophy and approach to restoring one of the most recognisable buildings in the UK.
aerial roof photo of Battersea Power Station
Battersea Power Station Has Opened to the Public
London’s largest regeneration project is welcoming visitors for the first time
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