Stanhope

Despite the current difficulties facing property markets, we have confirmed our commitment to this important site and are working closely with Croydon Council and other key partners.

Ruskin Square will attract inward investment, aid with the retention of existing companies and attract new businesses by providing much-needed modern office space within new areas of public realm.

The first phase of the project will be the construction of a landmark office building adjoining the entrance to East Croydon Station, along with a small amount of café/retail space.  The Foster + Partners masterplan includes 560 homes, four office buildings, a new Warehouse Theatre, leisure facilities, cafes, restaurants and a GP's surgery.  Four-and-a-half acres of new public space will be accessible to all 24 hours a day and will provide a lively programme of events including sports, entertainment and artwork installations.

Current market conditions mean flexibility is the key to the masterplan's implementation, and Croydon Council is supportive of this approach.  The potential for a private rented residential development to be incorporated into an early phase of Ruskin Square is under consideration, an initiative that could provide a large number of affordable homes.

As well as delivering social and economic benefits, Ruskin Square has also been designed to meet high environmental standards.  Measures to reduce energy consumption include the use of diagonal solar shading to keep the offices cool and reduce the need for air conditioning as well as the installation of a fuel-saving combined heat and power (CHP) system.