LOFTS FOR TOFFS

IS THE LEGACY OF CSM'S HISTORIC BUILDINGS ON CHARING CROSS ROAD LOFT STYLE LIVING FOR THE BOURGEOISE

read this article from the Evening Standard

http://es.homesandproperty.co.uk/soho.html

Soho's on the property game

'Sexy Soho is cleaning up its act as the colleges move out and home-owners move into glamorous conversions, says David Spittles

Few, if any, districts of London have as much colour and vitality as Soho. But as a place to live would it be as appealing?

Over the years the attraction of this central London location has been diminished by the very obvious seedy sex trade and threatening atmosphere. For some it is this edgy atmosphere they find exciting. But they have always been in the minority.

Now, after decades of population decline, the area is finding new residents. But the real influx will arrive when Central St Martins College of Art and Design moves out.

Central St Martins College of Art and Design is being moved to a new university campus at King's Cross, freeing up its former buildings.

The college is a much-loved creative presence in Soho, which remains the main hub for the film and advertising industry.

Former college alumni include fashion designers Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and John Galliano.

A mixed development of live/work studios, offices and homes is proposed for the Charing Cross Road building, which has big factory-style windows — perfect for loft apartments — above an Art Deco entrance.

Legendary

It was here that Punk legends the Sex Pistols played their debut gig in 1975.

Another site at Southampton Row includes the listed Lethaby Building, which in 1908 was the UK's first purpose-built art school.

Lethaby Building - a listed Edwardian building in Southampton Row - is part of the Central St Martins College of Art and Design and is earmarked for development.."

Since this article appeared Southampton Row, purpose built historic art college and beautiful building has been sold.

Can the University Of The Arts please tell Central St Martins what decision making methodology was in place when these relocation decisions were made.

Can the University Of The Arts tell Central St Martins how much money has been made in the sale of Southhampton Row and how much money will be made in the proposed sale of Charing Cross Road and all other sites.

The University Of The Arts has decided what the future of Central St Martins will be.

Did Central St Martins have a say ??