Cultural and Education Quarter, Olympic Park, London
Stephen was commissioned by the London Legacy Development Corporation to advise on the initial ideas for the cultural quarter in the Olympic Park, working closely with the V&A, Sadlers’ Wells and the London College of Fashion.
We were asked to focus on the shared spaces and explore how they could be a catalyst for interaction between artists, fashion designers and curators; provide a central showcase for the partners and their work; provide spaces for additional free activities, including performance and exhibitions relating to partners’ current activities; as well as create an opportunity to develop additional income through catering, retail, bars, tours of the building, and by encouraging the public to consider taking out membership subscriptions or by joining part-time courses.