Summary
International Quarter London (also known as IQL, The International Quarter and TIQ) is a business development project built by Lendlease and commercial developer LCR in a subdivision of Stratford, London, England.[1][2] It is located between the site of the Westfield Stratford City shopping centre and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.[3][4] The postcode designations are part of E20. Endeavour Square is part of the International Quarter.
| International Quarter London | |
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 Transport for London offices at 5 Endeavour Square | |
| Alternative namesThe International Quarter (TIQ)General informationTown or cityStratfordCountryUnited KingdomConstruction started2014Cost£2.1 billionClientLend Lease and London Continental Railways (LCR)Technical detailsFloor area371,000 m2 (3,990,000 sq ft)Design and constructionArchitect(s)Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP)Websitehttps://www.internationalquarter.london/ |
Construction edit
Construction began in 2014 and is ongoing as of November 2018[update], with an estimated cost of £2.1 billion currently.[5]
The code names, designated by the plots being occupied for the most significant buildings were "S5" and "S6", now primarily occupied by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Transport for London (TfL) respectively.
Planning permission was granted for International Quarter London North in 2017 and the first buildings were designated code names "N22" and "N21".[6] following the publishing of the design development report.[citation needed]
Segmentation edit
The International Quarter spans two core areas, South and North.
IQL South edit
IQL South was the first to be developed and is partially occupied, with parts still under construction. It is located between Westfield Stratford City and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
IQL North edit
IQL North was the second core area to be developed. It received planning permission in 2017 and received building code names "N22" and "N21" by the architects, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP). The site is located between Penny Brookes Street and International Way, north of Westfield Stratford City.
Tenants edit
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General informationClientStratford City Business District Limited (SCBD)Technical detailsFloor count12Floor area35,744 m2 (385,000 sq ft)Design and constructionArchitect(s)Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP)Structural engineerArup
Current commercial office tenants
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Current tenants include:
Whilst UNICEF are located inside Endeavour Square, their primary entrance is through 1 Westfield Avenue, occupying the top five floors of the FCA building at number 12 Endeavour Square. Some key tenants have connected shared infrastructure with the extended Westfield Stratford City campus, including badge access, fire and safety systems. Retail units editThere are a number of retail units occupied by Pret a Manger, Tonkotsu and an independent cafe, whilst the others remain unoccupied or are in the process of being fitted out. Future commercial office tenants edit
As of November 2018[update], bespoke building construction is underway for future tenants, including:[7]
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