Borough Market and the Floral Hall

The portico is now taking its place at the heart of it all, and within the scale and context of the Borough and the nearby railways, it is as impressive and appropriate as if it had always been there. The cast pieces have been brought out of storage, cleaned and repaired, and reconstructed as part of a new building at the heart of the site. Also designed into the structure are abandoned columns and arches from the original building and some new castings at high level. The Floral Hall will house market traders at ground floor level, and a restaurant on the first floor with views over the bustle of the market.

This is not just a case of moving a building and converting it to a commercial use. At Borough, the Floral Hall will be serving the use for which it was originally intended - as the home and heart of a thriving market - including a flower stall. This time, the aim is to make the Floral Hall a commercial as well as an architectural success.

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