Stratford Cross: A Vibrant Workplace Hub Enriched by Culture, Learning and Experiences

Simon Magness, Partnerships Manager at UCL East, said: “Since UCL was created in 1826, it’s been 200 years now in Bloomsbury, and UCL East sees the biggest investment in a new campus in those 200 years. And we’re really excited to see what that next 200 years and beyond sees for UCL to continue to develop here in Stratford.” 

Sam Wilkinson, Head of Public Art and Cultural Engagement at UCL, added: “One of the very important and valuable elements of our decision to move and the way in which we’re working into the future at UCL East is our partnerships with East Bank – V&A, UAL, BBC and Sadler’s – but also those wider but absolutely inherent partners on the park, such as the British Council, SHIFT, Lendlease and obviously London Legacy Development Corporation, who hold it all together.” 

The Turing Building: The Perfect Campus 

Featuring a self-contained entry and lobby, dedicated lifts and flexible floorplates with soft spots for interconnectivity between floors, The Turing Building presents the opportunity to create a ‘building within a building’, perfect for higher education institutions.  

Earl Arney, Architect of The Turing Building, explains: “This is a building which is perfectly aligned for education uses. We’ve created soft spots to enable interconnecting stairs within the heart of the floorplate because we know when we design education institutions and spaces for students and academics, the great importance about those serendipitous and occasional conversations that occur when we create those heart spaces.” 

Exemplary Office Sustainability 

The Turing Building has achieved best-in-class sustainability credentials, including BREEAM Outstanding, WELL Gold and Nabers UK 4.0*+, future-proofing it for the next generations of students, academics and office workers. Earl continues: “This is a place designed for the future, is highly adaptable and flexible to really harness the power of teams. For any organisation, people matter. Knowing this, we’ve designed the floorplate accordingly.” 

Stratford’s regeneration, Olympic legacy and focus on sustainable development have caused a surge in companies relocating to this East London neighbourhood. By 2030, it’s estimated that over 125,000 jobs will have been created in and around the area, presenting a unique opportunity for companies to grow and flourish as part of this emerging business district in the capital. 

Stratford Cross, with its proximity to industry-leading institutions and prestigious universities, is a thriving destination offering opportunities to network and collaborate at every turn. The available spaces at The Turing Building present the chance to place your organisation in the centre of it all.  

Even better, this breeding ground of opportunity is easily accessible thanks to Stratford’s excellent connectivity. It benefits from five underground and overground lines, plus the High Speed 1 route, which connects St Pancras with Stratford in seven minutes, among several other National Rail links.  

The cultural and creative offerings in Stratford are impossible to find in such a high concentration elsewhere in London, making it a unique destination offering equally unique opportunities. Home to the fastest-growing educational hub and newest cultural quarter in the UK, the neighbourhood is accelerating growth, fuelling innovation and enabling collaborative partnerships that cannot be accessed anywhere else – it can only happen here. 

Discover more about Stratford Cross, the vibrant hub redefining work and culture in the heart of East London. For more information or to book a viewing of the green workspace for office or educational use in The Turing Building, get in touch with our leasing team.