The idea for Paul’s business was developed ten years ago. “We spotted a gap in the market for serviced offices with a more independent, stylish feel.” Le Bureau was born. Established seven years ago in Battersea Studios, Le Bureau offers desk space for businesses; from sole traders to organisations of five to six people, with […]
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“Battersea Power Station was an early fascination, from the moment I arrived in London in 1995. It’s since been my privilege to have been involved with BPS in a professional capacity. “I established Exterior Architecture on Parkgate Street in 2003, moving to our current location on Havelock Terrace in 2006. Having also lived in the […]
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Traidcraft fights poverty through trade, selling fairly traded goods to individuals and businesses in the UK, running development projects overseas and undertaking policy and campaigning work. Headquartered in Gateshead their London office has been based for the past year in The Foundry, an award-winning centre in Vauxhall which offers space to social justice and human […]
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Harwoods of London supplies hotels and top end restaurants, many of them Michelin-starred, with fresh fruit and vegetables. Established in 1989 by James’ late father, this family business started in Bow, buying from New Spitalfields Market before moving to New Covent Garden Market seven years ago. Since then James’ three sons have joined the firm […]
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Gasworks re-opened to the public in September 2015 after a £2.1m redevelopment project. A well-established arts venue in Vauxhall, Gasworks offers a ground-breaking programme of exhibitions, artists’ studios, outreach activities and international residencies, mainly with artists based outside Europe and North America. Many artists who have been involved with Gasworks have gone on to exhibit […]
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Philip is the owner/director of COUNTER, Vauxhall’s all-day bar and brasserie. Inspiration for COUNTER came from New York’s edgy Meatpacking District, especially its pioneering restaurants. “There are obvious similarities to Vauxhall: an industrial legacy, a vibrant gay scene, central location and a rapidly changing skyline. Merging this part of Manhattan with London seemed a natural […]
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