ELECTRA HOUSE

THE NEW HOME OF FASHION'S NEXT GENERATION

In September 2024, the Fashion Retail Academy will be moving to our new campus at Electra House, Moorgate. 

ELECTRA HOUSE, MOORGATE


Since the Fashion Retail Academy was founded in 2005, we have been based at our Gresse Street building near Tottenham Court Road.

But after 19 years, we have outgrown our current home. To accommodate our growing student numbers, we'll be moving to our new campus at Electra House in Moorgate from September 2024.

At over twice the size of our current building, we'll have the space to launch new courses, give our students more amazing facilities and continue to be the perfect home for fashion's next generation. Electra House is also directly opposite Moorgate tube station, meaning the Fashion Retail Academy will still be easy to get to. 

£30mil Renovation


Electra House is currently undergoing a £30 million refurbishment, created to our exact specifications. We’re transforming the landmark-listed building into a learning environment built for 21st-century classes.

Our bespoke, modern design makes the most of Electra House’s beautiful original features, from the “speakeasy” student common room to the huge exhibition space. The high ceilings let in plenty of natural light, making the whole building spacious and bright.

Electra House will be a contemporary, prestigious new home for the Fashion Retail Academy.

IMPROVED STUDENT EXPERIENCE


We've created our design for Electra House to give our students the best study environment. We've included different learning spaces for independent work to group projects, including a large new library on the third floor. Bigger, bespoke studios will give our design students more space to create. Lecture theatres and classrooms will have customisable desks and seating to fit every lesson.

There'll also be more communal space to hang out with friends between classes, like the amazing on-site cafe with its own secret indoor garden. New displays and windows throughout the whole building will showcase and celebrate work. Electra House will be more inclusive and sociable for our vibrant community of students. 

THE FASHION RETAIL ACADEMY CAMPUS


Spread over eight floors, Electra House is designed for new ways of working and learning, including separate spaces for group work, individual work and study outside of timetables. 

  • Creative studios and labs​
  • IT Hub and self-service laptop lockers​​
  • Quiet study areas
  • ​Discovery nook
  • Large library space with desks, window seats and sofas

*floorplans are subject to change

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GROUND FLOOR

  • Entrance Hall
  • Lecture Theatre
  • Exhibition Space
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FIRST FLOOR

  • Classrooms
  • Lecture Theatre
  • Meeting Rooms
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SECOND FLOOR

  • Classrooms
  • Lecture Theatres
  • Staff Offices
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THIRD FLOOR

  • Cafe Lounge & Secret Garden​
  • Quiet Study Area​
  • Library​
  • Creative Lab & Discovery Nook​
  • Digital Suite
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FOURTH FLOOR

  • Staffroom​
  • Principal's Office​
  • Directors' Offices​
  • Lecture Theatre
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FIFTH FLOOR

  • Classrooms
  • Fashion Design Studio
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SIXTH FLOOR

  • Boardroom
  • Training Suites
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BASEMENT

  • "Speakeasy​" Student Common Room​
  • Bike Storage
  • Shower Facilities

Moorgate Area


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