Architects appointed to re-masterplan Earls Court site

Hawkins\Brown and Studio Egret West have been appointed to create a new mixed-use masterplan for the Earls Court site Delancey bought on behalf of APG from Capco last year. The development site no longer includes the West Kensington and Gibbs Green estates, which have been handed back to Hammersmith and Fulham Council. A public consultation is under way on 344-350 Old Brompton Road, SW5, which the Earls Court Development Company wants to act as a gateway to the rest of scheme. It is aiming to have a mix of housing with non-residential ground-floor use opposite Brompton Cemetary and West Brompton station. Jamie Ritblat, on behalf of the Earls Court Development Company, said: “We believe we understand how important it is that our masterplan recognises the past and celebrates the future of Earls Court and of London. “As the current custodians of the project, we and the masterplan architects place engagement with the local community and wider stakeholders at the heart of our approach to design and development and alongside Hawkins\Brown and Studio Egret West we will be consulting every step of the way as the plans develop.” Stephen Cowan, leader of Hammersmith & Fulham Council, added: “The Earls Court scheme has huge potential as it is probably the most exciting site in the UK and can become an important attribute to our economic strategy, which aims to make Hammersmith and Fulham a global hotspot in the new world economy of STEM industries and digital media.” To send feedback, e-mail louise.dransfield@egi.co.uk or tweet @DransfieldL or @estatesgazette