Hop Exchange, Southwark
The Hop Exchange is a magnificent Grade II listed building which has been part of the local fabric for over 150 years, initially as the centre for hop trading for the brewery industry, and in the present day serving as an attractive location for local start-ups.
Following a detailed review of the building, the owners of the building, Peer Group plc, have instructed Southwark based architects, Forge, to prepare plans for the site. The proposals seek to restore and enhance the building with reference to its original proportions and historic features, including the roof (which was lost to a fire in 1920), and to increase and improve the quality of flexible commercial floorspace through sensitively designed extensions.
The plans have been guided by a desire to make the building as accessible and inclusive for all, with new active frontages along Southwark Street and improved pedestrian links to emerging developments in the area, including Borough Yards and the recently approved Landmark Court scheme.
Our vision:
The Hop Exchange is looking ahead to the next chapter in its life, whilst preserving its heritage and increasing its contribution to the wider area. Our emerging proposals seek to:
● Reinstate the building as a local landmark and focal point through sensitive restoration and enhancement.
● Promote a variety of commercial and leisure uses, creating greater flexibility, including modern retail space.
● Design contextual, sensitive additions to the building.
● Create high quality, contemporary space, bringing additional jobs to the borough.
● Improve relationships with neighbours through rationalising the servicing and promoting sustainability.
We are committed to engaging with the local community and our stakeholders as the plans evolve.
CONTACT US:
If you have any questions or would like to know more, please contact Cascade Communications, who are helping us to engage with the local community, using the details below:
Email: consultation@cascadecommunications.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7871 3565 (Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm)
Phases
Public Consultation - October 2020
Thank you for participating in the Hop Exchange public consultation. To download a copy of the invitation to the webinar events, please click the attachment at the bottom of this page.
If you have any questions about the proposals please contact Cascade Communications, who are helping us to engage with the local community on the following:
E: consultation@cascadecommunications.co.uk
T: 020 7871 3565 (Monday - Friday, 9am-6pm)