Fire Station
Address
The Fire Station, 30 Gillender Street, Poplar, London E14 6RH.
Description
Former LCC Fire Station built 1911. Six self-contained studios (ranging from 130 to 700 sq.ft. / 12 to 65 sq.m) on the ground floor. 12 work/live units on 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th floors.
Established
1997. Building purchased and studios and work/live units developed with support from The Foundation for Sport and the Arts, The National Lottery through the Arts Council of England, Esmée Fairbairn Charitable Trust and Landis & Gyr Foundation.
Local Authority
London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
Access
Building converted to accessibility standards recommended by the Centre for Accessible Environments. Ramped access to front door. Main staircase and level access lift serving all floors.
Other facilities
Entryphone and sinks in every studio. Wheelchair accessible toilets.
Public Transport
Bromley-by-Bow underground, DLR Devon's Road.
Parking
Off-street parking in yard via remote-control shutter. There is no on-street parking.
Current Rent
£9.40 per sq.ft. / £101.18 per sq.m per year.
Rent Review Date
April 2012
CLICK TO ENLARGE Exterior of the Fire Station, E3. Photo: Acme Studios (2000)
Related Links
CLICK TO ENLARGE The Fire Station, 30 Gillender Street, Poplar E3
