London’s Car Parks Get A New Lease Of Life
By Something CuratedUnloved car parks all around London have been gaining a new lease of life with a variety of different uses. Something Curated highlights its favourite picks from around the city.
Peckham Multi-storey Car Park
Peckham Multi-storey Car Park has hosted a wide range of activities from dining events to a sculpture park, yoga classes, a continuous summer art exhibitions and even orchestra performances in the building since 2008. It has also houses PeckhamPlex Cinema located in front and the now infamous Frank’s cafe & Campari Bar on its rooftop.
Location: 95A RYE LANE, LONDON SE15 4ST
Brewer Street Car Park
Starting ub 2010 when the NCP Brewer Street Car Park first hosted House of Holland’s catwalk show, the venue has hosted various edgy art exhibitions and movie launches. This Soho Landmark was recently announced to be the new location of London Fashion Week, making it possibly the coolest car park in the world!
Location: 2 Lexington Street, Soho, London W1F 0LA
Campus London–Google
Launched in March 2012,Campus London by the internet giant Google has proven to be more than a PR campaign. Not only has it reshaped an old Car park, Campus recycles a large amount of material from the former structure. This entrepreneurial center offers events and programmes and is very much a London Mecca for start-ups.
Location: 4-5 Bonhill St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4BX
Studio 338
What’s not to love about summer partys in the open air? London’s biggest open nightclub Studio 338 is hosted in open air car park with terrace parties featuring some of the best DJ’s around the world year round.
Location:338 Boord Street; Greenwich; London SE10 0PF;
Studio 338
Charring Cross Collector’s Fair
If you are a quirky collector missing the glory days of Empire, don’t miss Charring Cross Collector’s Fair! It might seem a little shady hidden away in a basement car park, but its definitely worth checking out if you are looking for rare stamps or coins to add in your collection. Location: Under cover at 1 Embankment Place WC2
