Generator London | DesignAgency

Generator London is located in the vibrant area of Bloomsbury and first opened in 1995. Originally a police section house, the property now features 872 beds across 212 rooms, including 20 new en-suite twins. Anwar Mekhayech, Partner at DesignAgency, Canada, worked in partnership with ORBIT Architects to transform the property into London’s most contemporary and innovative hostel spaces. The impressive interiors bring together London’s industrial past with the modern energy the city has today. Striking furniture by Moooi, Moroso and Tom Dixon create a relaxing and social environment for guests. London’s spirit and the local history of Camden can be seen through the use of reclaimed timbers, exposed brick and hot-rolled black steel. Art installations and bespoke graphics have been executed by Shoreditch based art collective Acrylicize in collaboration with DesignAgency. Good Wives and Warriors have created a customised Generator piano in the café and talented London based Jenni Sparks is the artist behind the hand drawn map of London that decorates the travel shop. The chill-out areas offer an abundance of tiered lounge seating; a screening room with state of the art cinema screen; game tables that provide a relaxed social experience and a café serving up freshly roasted coffee and artisan sandwiches, a haven to while away the day lounging in comfortable leather armchairs. The bar hosts an eclectic programme of daily events for in house guests, is home to a replica Routemaster London bus and the lighting has been designed by CASTOR using recycled fire extinguishers.