King's Cross: The Making of a Masterplan

by Bob Allies, Robert Evans, Graham Morrison

King's Cross is one of Europe’s most successful, and most significant, urban regeneration projects and the subject of considerable international interest, attracting the attention of planners, politicians and urban designers. Written by the masterplanners and developer involved, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the project: from the urban theories and principles that gave rise to it and the design strategies that shaped its form, to its implementatio, the complex negotiations regarding planning, conservation and financing, and the development and creation of the public spaces and landscapes which have created King's Cross's unique new character. Throughout, it is beautifully and generously illustrated with historic and contemporary photographs, maps, drawings and diagrams.

Bob Allies and Graham Morrison are founding partners of Allies and Morrison. Robert Evans was Partner of Argent and Related Argent and the first Chief Executive of the King's Cross Estate, Demetri Porphyrios is founding principal of Porphyrios Asscociates.

288 pages, Hardcover

Published May 29, 2025