One New Change
Encyclopedia
One New Change is a major office and retail development in the City of London
(the "City"), London
, United Kingdom
. It comprises a total of 560,000 sq feet (52,024 sq metres) of floor space, including 220000 square feet (20,438.7 m²) of retail space and 330000 square feet (30,658 m²) of office space and is currently the only large, modern shopping centre in the City. It cost £500 million to construct and was completed in October 2010.
The centre is located at Cheapside
, one of the areas within the City historically associated with retailing and markets, and is very close by St Paul's Cathedral
. The nearest tube
station is St Paul's
(Central line), though Mansion House
(District & Circle lines) is not much further, in the opposite direction.
. The architect
was Jean Nouvel
and the developer was Land Securities. The new 6-storey, 34m high centre replaced a 11-storey, 40m high building constructed in the 1950s for the Bank of England which was later demolished in 2007. Its appearance has given it the nickname "the stealth bomber".
The shopping centre opened its doors to the public on 28 October 2010 at noon. The roof terrace, with its restaurant and cafe, opened on 18 November 2010.
ward. Its name derives from the road running between it and the cathedral, called New Change, itself a post-War creation, replacing a much older street named Old Change. It is bounded by Cheapside to the north, Bread Street to the east, Watling Street to the south, and New Change to the west. Within the centre, the north-south arcade
is called Cheapside Passage and the east-west arcade is New Change Passage.
" restaurant and butcher
is a joint-venture by Jamie Oliver
and Adam Perry-Lang. The shopping centre is open 7 days a week, which is notable as in recent times most shops and restaurants in the City are closed at the weekends. A Gordon Ramsay
restaurant — the Bread Street Kitchen — is due to open in late September 2011.
City of London
The City of London is a small area within Greater London, England. It is the historic core of London around which the modern conurbation grew and has held city status since time immemorial. The City’s boundaries have remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and it is now only a tiny part of...
(the "City"), London
London
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, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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. It comprises a total of 560,000 sq feet (52,024 sq metres) of floor space, including 220000 square feet (20,438.7 m²) of retail space and 330000 square feet (30,658 m²) of office space and is currently the only large, modern shopping centre in the City. It cost £500 million to construct and was completed in October 2010.
The centre is located at Cheapside
Cheapside
Cheapside is a street in the City of London that links Newgate Street with the junction of Queen Victoria Street and Mansion House Street. To the east is Mansion House, the Bank of England, and the major road junction above Bank tube station. To the west is St. Paul's Cathedral, St...
, one of the areas within the City historically associated with retailing and markets, and is very close by St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral, London, is a Church of England cathedral and seat of the Bishop of London. Its dedication to Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site, founded in AD 604. St Paul's sits at the top of Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the City of London, and is the mother...
. The nearest tube
London Underground
The London Underground is a rapid transit system serving a large part of Greater London and some parts of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex in England...
station is St Paul's
St. Paul's tube station
St. Paul's tube station is a London Underground station in the City of London on the Central Line, between Bank and Chancery Lane stations, and is in Travelcard Zone 1....
(Central line), though Mansion House
Mansion House tube station
Mansion House is a London Underground station in the City of London, near Mansion House . It is a sub-surface station served by trains on the Circle and District Lines. It is between Blackfriars and Cannon Street stations. The station is located at the junction of Queen Victoria Street and Cannon...
(District & Circle lines) is not much further, in the opposite direction.
History and background
The development's sensitive location opposite St Paul's Cathedral and modern architecture led to some controversy during its planning and construction, including criticism from The Prince of WalesCharles, Prince of Wales
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is the heir apparent and eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Since 1958 his major title has been His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. In Scotland he is additionally known as The Duke of Rothesay...
. The architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
was Jean Nouvel
Jean Nouvel
Jean Nouvel is a French architect. Nouvel studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and was a founding member of Mars 1976 and Syndicat de l'Architecture...
and the developer was Land Securities. The new 6-storey, 34m high centre replaced a 11-storey, 40m high building constructed in the 1950s for the Bank of England which was later demolished in 2007. Its appearance has given it the nickname "the stealth bomber".
The shopping centre opened its doors to the public on 28 October 2010 at noon. The roof terrace, with its restaurant and cafe, opened on 18 November 2010.
Location
One New Change lies entirely within Bread StreetBread Street
Bread Street is a ward of the City of London and is named from its principal street, which was anciently the bread market; for by the records it appears that in 1302, the bakers of London were ordered to sell no bread at their houses but in the open market...
ward. Its name derives from the road running between it and the cathedral, called New Change, itself a post-War creation, replacing a much older street named Old Change. It is bounded by Cheapside to the north, Bread Street to the east, Watling Street to the south, and New Change to the west. Within the centre, the north-south arcade
Arcade (architecture)
An arcade is a succession of arches, each counterthrusting the next, supported by columns or piers or a covered walk enclosed by a line of such arches on one or both sides. In warmer or wet climates, exterior arcades provide shelter for pedestrians....
is called Cheapside Passage and the east-west arcade is New Change Passage.
Shop and restaurants
Around 60 shops and restaurants are available at One New Change, including Topshop, Next, Nando's, H&M, Hobbs, Banana Republic, Reiss, Zizzi's, Hugo Boss, TM Lewin, and Calvin Klein Underwear. The Barbecoa "BBQBarbecue
Barbecue or barbeque , used chiefly in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia is a method and apparatus for cooking meat, poultry and occasionally fish with the heat and hot smoke of a fire, smoking wood, or hot coals of...
" restaurant and butcher
Butcher
A butcher is a person who may slaughter animals, dress their flesh, sell their meat or any combination of these three tasks. They may prepare standard cuts of meat, poultry, fish and shellfish for sale in retail or wholesale food establishments...
is a joint-venture by Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver
James "Jamie" Trevor Oliver, MBE , sometimes known as The Naked Chef, is an English chef, restaurateur and media personality, known for his food-focused television shows, cookbooks and more recently his campaign against the use of processed foods in national schools...
and Adam Perry-Lang. The shopping centre is open 7 days a week, which is notable as in recent times most shops and restaurants in the City are closed at the weekends. A Gordon Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay
Gordon James Ramsay, OBE is a Scottish chef, television personality and restaurateur. He has been awarded 13 Michelin stars....
restaurant — the Bread Street Kitchen — is due to open in late September 2011.
External links
- Flickr Photo of completed development