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LONDON, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Offering Innovative Workspace And Affordable Rent To Support The Future Growth

Of This Economically Important Sector.

The UK capital’s first ever permanent, purpose-designed home for the creative

industries, Design District, opens today. Conceived by entrepreneurial

place-makers, Knight Dragon, this much anticipated, innovative and expansive

workspace has been designed to foster creativity and collaboration, with

affordable rent and purposeful design focused on supporting the creative sector.

Marking a pivotal moment in the creative history of the capital, it is the

third neighbourhood on Greenwich Peninsula, a bold, new landscape within

London. Made up of an eclectic mix of 16 different buildings, designed by eight

forward-thinking architects from around the globe, it is a dedicated district

aiming to preserve and stimulate the creative innovation and enterprise that

has been integral to London’s global identity for centuries.

An ecosystem that can house 1,800 creatives, including individual makers,

ambitious start-ups, ground- breaking enterprises, and industry leaders, the

district offers a number of different working spaces. A mix of creative

enterprises, brands, and individuals are already calling it home, from

QUEERCIRCLE, an LGBTQ+ led non-profit, Concept Kicks, a footwear-design

research project and publication founded by Daniel Bailey and Brace Yourself

PR, an independent music brand with an enviable roster from Manic Street

Preachers to breakthrough talents like Bodega.

“Making art, culture, and design accessible and inclusive will always be a

focus for us. Design District is an exciting and important step towards

supporting businesses and individuals through all stages of growth, providing a

much-needed home –  at a crucial time for ideas-sharing, connection-building

and innovation – all of which have suffered greatly over the last 18 months.”

Kerri Sibson, Director, Greenwich Peninsula.

Design District will sit alongside a new food destination Canteen, offering a

mix of international food and drink, The Basketball Court, a rooftop area to

play whilst soaking up some of London’s most iconic views, NOW Gallery, the

Peninsula’s progressive on-site art gallery, which has welcomed many innovative

exhibitions and collaborators over the years such as Camille Walala and Molly

Goddard, The Tide, London’s first elevated park and public art trail, with

several significant sculptures by world-renowned artists such as Damien Hirst,

and Bureau, London’s new members’ club for the creative industries and the

city’s first On/Off Office, catering to the new world of flexible working

routines within businesses.

With the arrival of Design District, it’s clear the vision for Greenwich

Peninsula remains fused to the future and committed to creativity and

innovation.

NOTES TO EDITORS

ABOUT GREENWICH PENINSULA

Greenwich Peninsula is fast becoming the capital’s most boldly modern

landscape. Find out more here

[https://www.greenwichpeninsula.co.uk/about/overview/].

ABOUT DESIGN DISTRICT

Conceived and developed by Knight Dragon, Design District is London’s first

permanent, purpose-built hub for the creative industries. Find out more here

[https://designdistrict.co.uk/about-us/].

ABOUT DESIGN DISTRICT CREATES

Coinciding with the London Design Festival, Design District’s opening on the

15th September will be marked with a special launch night event followed by

Design District Creates – an exclusive programme taking place over 21–23

September and free for all to attend. Find out more here

[https://designdistrict.co.uk/events/].

ABOUT KNIGHT DRAGON

Knight Dragon is an entrepreneurial urban regenerator and property developer.

They create places, build properties, and invest in related projects that bring

new ideas and set new standards for urban living. Find out more here

[https://knightdragon.com/who-we-are].

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