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The studio “Greig and Stephenson Architect’s primary business focuses on retail and market led devel- opments, refurbishments, urban regeneration schemes and masterplanning design.” GSA has particular specialism in market redevelopment, both nationally and internationally. The practice is passionate about the wider social and economic regenerative qualities of mar- kets, as well as the key role the associated design of the individual’s business can have on the success of projects. Our extensive retail experience provides strong design principles for the successful imple- mentation of contemporary trading environments; while experience in both the macro and micro detail is strengthened by our engagement with the consultation process, delivering market designs that work both operationally and economically for the client and wider stake- holders. Our design principles are rooted in a commitment to sustainable design and we believe the regeneration and adaptive reuse of the existing built environment is a key factor in prolonging and renewing the embodied social and environmental energy of spaces and places. Greig & Stephenson is located at Studio 201, Screenworks on Highbury Grove. The nearest tube / overground stations are Highbury & Islington and Canonbury. T / +44 (0)20 7403 5511 E / [email protected]

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Timeline of Key projects Leeds Midsummer Place HMV St Stephen’s Camden 1987-1995 1995-2000 1998-2002 2004-2007 2010-2014 Borough Selfridges Galeries Tai Yuen 1995-20015 1998-2002 1995-2002 2009-2011

Lok Fu Preston La Halle des Saveurs Rotherham 2012-2013 2015- Ongoing 2019-2021 2018- Ongoing Putney Lecister Phase Two MERCATO MAYFAIR Darley street Up coming projects 2012-2014 2014- Ongoing 2018- Ongoing

Leeds Market Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Site Area: 7,052 sqm Value: £8 Million (£20 Million) Time Scale: 1987 - 1995 The Kirkgate Market Hall in Leeds was built in 1904 and forms the main part of the largest indoor market in Europe. The regeneration of the market area involved the restoration of the Grade II listed Kirkgate Market Hall structure, and a review of the planning and functioning of the market. The building required complete renovation in order to improve the facilities both for customers and for the market’s and management team. The improvements included a glazed entrance, designed to express a modern shopping environment and maximise the presence of the market on the street outside. The internal market layout was also changed to enhance the circulation and sight lines. Design proposals for the market stalls themselves were developed in consultation with the The changes have maximised the retail provision in the market without compromising the historic features of the building, so much so that the renovated Kirkgate Market Hall structure was promoted from Grade II to Grade I listing status, and was subsequently nominated for a Civic Trust Award.



Borough Market Location: Southwark, London Site Area: 15,000 sqm Value: £15 Million (£27 Million) Time Scale: 1995 - 2015 The Kirkgate Market Hall in Leeds was built in 1904 and forms the main part of the largest indoor market in Europe. The regeneration of the market area involved the restoration of the Grade II listed Kirkgate Market Hall structure, and a review of the planning and functioning of the market. The building required complete renovation in order to improve the facilities both for customers and for the market’s and management team. The improvements included a glazed entrance, designed to express a modern shopping environment and maximise the presence of the market on the street outside. The internal market layout was also changed to enhance the circulation and sight lines. Design proposals for the market stalls themselves were developed in consultation with the market traders.



Borough Market -Floral Hall A key component in the urban regeneration scheme aimed at bringing new life to one of London’s most historic markets which was backed fully by the London Advisory Committee of English Heritage In the process of the refurbishment, GSA located and purchased one of the original Convent Garden Floral Halls and incorporated it into Borough. The iconic arch was left to rust in a warehouse in Wales. The warehouse sold this piece of history for a mere pound.



Borough Market - Historical significance GSAs work on Borough market maximised the retail provision in the market without compromising the historic features of the building, so much so that the renovation of the Kirkgate Market Hall structure was promoted from Grade II to Grade I listing status, and was subsequently nominated for a Civic Trust Award. Borough has also be honored by reciving a Blue plaque which was voted by the people and bestowed by Kings Charles the third.



Tai Yuen Market Location: Hong Kong Site Area: 5,120 sqm Value: £15 Million (£27 Million) Time Scale: 2009 - 2011 Greig & Stephenson were asked to work on the concept design for ‘an organised chaos’ to change the image and atmosphere of their fresh food markets throughout the former colony.. The brief encompasses the ‘cleaning up’ of many of the traders ‘spill out / messy’ and unauthorised trading habits while not completely sanitising what is best loved of the ‘freshness’ of the Chinese Wet markets. The prototype market refurbishment for Tai Yuen was completed over a phased programme of works in December 2011. The revitalization of Tai Yuen Fresh Market has also attracted praise – Tai Yuen won the Environment Excellence Award of the Asian CSR Awards 2011. This award is organised by the Asian Institute of Management. The Asian CSR Awards are among the top corporate social responsibilities awards in the region. The project excelled among 175 entries from 129 companies in 14 countries to win the Award. Judges acknowledged the project as “unique”, with positive local employment benefits and improvements to many of the tenant’s businesses.







Camden Lock Market Location: Camden, Market Site Area: Undisclosed Value: Undisclosed Time Scale: 2010 - 2014 “A design concept to produce a breath of fresh air for Camden Market” GSAs goal was to develop a new design which will enhance the Lock, creating a se- ries of varying spaces as well a new public realm through the introduction of flexible exhibition and performance spaces. GSA were responsible for the initial con- cept design for the new Camden Lock Market. A vast and complex scheme in- cluded addressing six key areas; the East Vaults, West Yard, Middle Yard Building, Middle Yard, Camden Lock Place and a New Mar- ket Hall.







Lok Fu Location: Lok Fu, Hong Kong Site Area: 14,338 sqm Value: £113,907.60 (£146,762.84) Time Scale: 2012 - 2013 “To give the market greater prominence in the local com- munity” The 5,000 sq metre market sitting adjacent to the Lok Fu MTR Station had become run down, Greig and Stephen- son Architects were commissioned to create designs for the space. GSA’s design includes re-configuring the market stalls to in- crease the gross-to-net ratio from 38% to 50% and therefore increase rental income. A diagonal route through the market stall grid was created around the perimeter of the Lok Fu market building to give direct access to the service yards, and the fruit and vegetable traders have been placed into low-rise stalls in the centre of the market to improve visibility for shoppers. To give the market greater prominence in the local community, the entrances now spill into the street with eye-catching artwork and signage.



Leicester City Markets Location: Market Place, Leicester Site Area: 7,843 sqm Value: Undisclosed Time Scale: 2012 - 2014 “Visual connections between the new public realm, heritage assets and the outdoor market” The new food hall at Leicester Market is the first phase of a masterplan to regenerate the wider market place in the heart of the city centre. Designs for the scheme show a light and airy modern pavilion – constructed from steel, glass and timber with a zinc roof – that provides a new home for the meat, fish and deli traders who were based in the previous indoor market centre. The form of the new food hall has taken influence from the scale and proportions of the Corn Exchange and the surrounding context. The adoption of the curved roof allows a clean geometry to connect a number of scales; the outdoor market with the proportions of the Corn Exchange, drawing the eye to the listed building, and the food hall which rises up in scale to address the new public square to the west. To achieve a flexible trading environment the curved beams allow clear spans with minimal interruptions from the columns on the trading floor. The use of glulaminated timber was preferred over steel for its mod- ern, sustainable credentials; paired with the natural aesthetic which is more complementary to the functions within the market building. The scale and curvature of the roof makes the building more subservient to the grade ll* listed building, softening its presence, yet distinguishing itself as a separate architectural entity. A large amount of glazing has been proposed to maximise the visibility of the Corn Exchange and the traders within the market, whilst strengthening visual connections between the new public realm, heritage assets and the outdoor market. The new building would be lightly connected to the city’s historic Corn Exchange by a glazed ‘divide’ which articulates the two forms. Large amount of glazing have been proposed to maximise the visibility of the Corn Exchange and the traders within the market, whilst strengthen- ing visual connections between the new public realm, heritage assets and the outdoor market. The new building would be lightly connected to the city’s historic Corn Exchange by a glazed ‘divide’ which articulates the two forms.











Preston market Location: Earl Street, Preston Site Area: 4,338 sqm Value: Undisclosed Time Scale: 2015 - Ongoing “A radical refurbishment of historic market sheds in the civic heart of Preston” Greig and Stephenson Architects were commissioned to revitalize the historic market in Preston town centre, using two existing list- ed structures.The impressive Covered Market with its hipped roof, 32 iron perimeter columns and decorative castings dates from 1875. The smaller and much simpler Fish Market was built in 1924. In re- cent years neither building has been used to its full potential. To the north, the 1970s building currently housing the town’s market is a poor retail facility and is out of place architecturally amongst the fine 19th-century buildings close by. Drawing on the Borough Market, Greig and Stephenson Architects drew up plans to refurbish the listed market buildings and restore market trading to them and the surrounding streets. Based upon this idea, we were then instructed by Preston City Council in 2015 to continue to develop this idea, with the market structure being completed in early 2018.







Mercato Metropolitano Location: Mayfair, London In 2018, GSA was appointed by Mercato Metropolitano, Site Area: 1,750sqm the enterprise behind the popular and vibrant Elephant Value: £6.5M and Castle street food market, to convert the refurbished St Mark’s Church Grade I Listed building into a cultural Time Scale: 2017 - 2019 hub and sustainable community market. Since completion, the new food market destination has re-activated the sig- “Situated within the heart of London, just a breath away nificant monument that was underutilised for decades and from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street, sits St Mark’s opened up the historical Victorian interior closed to the Church. This Grade I Listed church was originally built public since 2009 by providing retail, community and between 1825-1828.” cultural offer unique to Mayfair and a local economic and environmental boost. The Original building of St Marks was designed and GSAs challenge as designers was to refine and adapt the constructed in the Greek revival style which was a popular additions to the restoration work, to provide a space that architectural movement of the late 18th and early 19th remains respectful to the historical architectural centuries, predominantly in Northern Europe and the importance fully adequate to meet the needs and United States. The designer of St Mark’s was none other than expectations of a 21st Century food and retail destination John Peter Gandy. Gandy was a highly regarded architect of in one of the most competitive areas of the capital. The the Greek Revival style, and produced most of his work in proposed internal modifications were designed so that they neo-classical designs, with St Mark’s being one of the finest are fully reversible, allowing the building to remain flexible examples. which ensures the building’s longevity and its continued In 1878 the architect, Arthur Blomfield, made significant conservation into the future. changes to the church, adding a timber roof, and Since completion, the new food market destination has introducing Gothic-style features. The 34 feet (10 m) façade, breathed new life into this once-neglected building. together with the elegant porch, is often regarded as one of Mercato now features food stalls of multiple cultures, a the finest in London. rooftop terrace, and a basement crypt that now serves as The church was listed in 1958. It was deconsecrated in 1974 a wine cellar, microbrewery, and space for cookery classes and was included on English Heritage’s “Buildings at Risk” and all kinds of events. GSA planned for Mercato to serve register for over 20 years. as a community and cultural hub as well as serve as a market for affordable fresh produce.











La Halle des Saveurs Location: L’Haÿ-les-Roses, France Site Area: 1,900 sqm Value: €13 million Time Scale: 2019-2021 “Locarno, also known as La Halle des Saveurs, is a modern, innovative, and attractive market hall located on a historic site.” La Halle des Saveurs is a modern, innovative, and attractive market hall located on the historic site of the original market in proximity to the town centre and along the Paris “greenbelt”. The 1,900 m2 hall houses 40 food stalls inside, another forty Stalls on the outside square as well as a restau- rant upstairs. La Halle des Saveurs is an ultimate zero waste site. A design-build project imagined by architects Greig & Stephenson Architects and built by Bouy- gues Bâtiments Ouvrages Publics. Around the building, charging stations for electric vehicles will be installed, a compactor room will reduce the passage of trucks, photovoltaic panels will be installed, there will also be a rainwater collection tank and natural ventilation will be favoured. The construction of the building also allows the conservation of several trees. Eventually, a walking area will be redevel- oped along the Coulée verte and a cycle path will be created. La Halle des Saveurs will stand out as the landmark of the regeneration of the town.