SAYER STREET MEANWHILE

Concept development, operator curation, sourcing & onboarding and delivery of multi-award winning, mission-led meanwhile use. Curated combination of hyperlocal operators aimed at encouraging social connection, increasing footfall, generating visibility and stimulating the local economy.

Set against the construction hoarding for a mixed-use development within the Elephant Park masterplan, the project complemented the recently opened terrace of independent cafes and restaurants on the south of Sayer Street until the other half of the high street is complete.

Maker spaces included a community radio station and youth mentoring scheme, live DJ events and running club; Art space, gallery and photography studio dedicated to celebrating the local African diaspora; Plant store, local gardening advice service; Zero-waste, eco home and beauty products store.

With: MARK London

Client: Lendlease

Design & delivery team: Jan Kattein Architects, BD Landscape, HRW, Michael Grubb Studio, Buro Happold, RAWLS, Overley

Partners (operators): Run Dem Crew, Flat70, The Nunhead Gardener, Geeenpoint Market

Photography: Mike Massaro, Jack Hobhouse, ML