West London’s historic Maida Vale Studios might get a new “state of the art” makeover led by Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer, who became co-owner of the site last year. The former BBC site, located on Delaware Road, was sold by the broadcaster to Zimmer and others . The partnership – Working Title Films chairmen Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, and Zimmer’s business partner Steven Kofsky – have shared plans for Maida Vale Studios ahead of an expected planning permission application to Westminster City Council.
MVS Partnership LLP are yet to submit a formal planning application to the council, according to . However, the Zimmer Group has already begun a consultation on a “retrofit-first refurbishment” approach seeking to minimise carbon emissions and bring high-tech upgrades to the historic venue, reports. Further refurbishment plans include adding editing facilities, new planting and seating areas outside, composer rooms, on-site food and drink stations for staff and customers and around 42,000 square feet of creative workspace.
The Zimmer Group have also proposed the renovated studios will be fully electric and use energy-efficient lighting to reduce its carbon footprint. The consultation says the refurbishment of the Grade II listed premises would continue to be of “national importance to UK and creative industries”. It continues: “This [sic] proposed upgrades will set new benchmarks for excellence in British film and music post-production, fostering the.