Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) and Ministry of Sound Group have announced the signing of an agreement to open The Ministry Shepherd’s Bush.
The new concept will combine workspace along with a multi-studio fitness offer and a rooftop bar and restaurant, in the space currently occupied by House of Fraser department store.
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield will begin construction later this year on the 115,000sq ft of space which will open in Q1 2024. It is a ground-breaking example of repurposing a traditional anchor department store into a fresh and dynamic offer, incorporating world-class workspace, hospitality and fitness where members and the public can work, workout, network and not work – all under one roof.
Ministry of Sound Group Chairman Lohan Presencer said: “Ministry of Sound has a long history of creating experiences that disrupt the norm and exceed all expectations, in nightclubs, music, live events, fitness and more recently workspace. We launched The Ministry Borough Road in 2018, a unique flexible workspace combining offices with co-working, meeting rooms, fitness studios, event space, a sound studio and a vibrant food and beverage offer. The first Ministry has been a huge success, reaching full occupancy within its first year, and we are very excited about our second location and this partnership with URW, where we are going bigger and bolder.”
URW UK Chief Operating Officer, Scott Parsons, said: “We’re really excited about this partnership with Ministry of Sound at Westfield London, adding yet another vibrant and innovative offer to one of London’s greatest destinations.”
