The Earls Court Development Company (ECDC) has released its evolving details for the first buildings to be delivered on the 40-acre site.

The first phase will deliver a variety of buildings across a range of tenures, comprising 1,000 homes, an anchor cultural venue, workspace and 20 acres of public realm, Phase One will commence in 2026. A new east-west route through the site will establish the network of Exhibition Gardens, including the 4.5 acre Table Park.

Sharon Giffen, Head of Design at ECDC said: "We have an outstanding opportunity to be different at Earls Court, to curate a neighbourhood which works for existing and future communities and leaves a legacy of which we can all be proud. Working collaboratively with our stakeholders and team of fantastic designers, we are focused on an inclusive approach which will create a better piece of city, delivering the heritage of the future through exemplary design and sustainability.”

A landmark 42-story signature tower designed to stand as a wayfinder will put Earls Court high onto London’s skyline. Further detailed applications will follow to enable the first phase to be delivered in full from 2026. It will support the creation of a multi-generational neighbourhood with homes, culture, leisure, community facilities and places for all to spend time.

Prisca Thielmann, Associate Director with Maccreanor Lavington, said: "It is a wonderful opportunity for us to play a part in the future of the evolving Earls Court neighbourhood, bringing high quality new homes set among a variety of green open space into the existing townscape. Our designs reflect the unique position of the two buildings, benefitting from a quiet and familiar residential street to the north and a vibrant exhibition garden to the south. Homes will enjoy generous and characterful balconies with long views over London, whilst sunny south-facing restaurants, community spaces and play within the landscape will bring an active and engaging edge to Table Park for the enjoyment of all."

Phase one will also deliver the first part of the zero carbon low cost-energy heat network, taking excess heat from surrounding infrastructure and transform it into energy for the entire site.