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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
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£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. 

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TRANSPORT LINKS

Electra House is directly opposite Moorgate tube station, which is served by the Northern, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines. You can also walk through the subway from Liverpool Street Station, which is also served by National Rail, the Overground and TFL Rail as well as the Central and Elizabeth lines. Bank station, where you can catch the Waterloo & City Line and DLR, is less than a 10-minute walk.

We’re also easily accessed by tube or bus from Kings Cross, Euston, Charing Cross, London Bridge and Waterloo. 

Seven bus lines stop at Moorgate station, which is the closest bus stop to Electra House.

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

Electra House

Finsbury Circus Gardens is just behind Electra House. This green space is the perfect place to enjoy lunch on a sunny day.

There are also lots of shops and cafes just outside our new building including M&S, Pret, Boots and Caffe Nero 

Broadgate Circle

Broadgate Circle shopping centre is next to Liverpool Street Station, less than a five-minute walk from Electra House. It has lots of restaurants, cafes and bars including The Body Shop, Space NK, Beany Green, Franco Manca, and Grind coffee.

To the South

Cheapside is just a 10-minute walk towards St Paul's Cathedral, with branches of Lush, Superdrug, Boots, Pret and Starbucks. You'll also find One New Change here, with shops including Zara, H&M and Accessorize.  

Why not buy your lunch and eat in the sunny church garden at St Paul's?

To the West

10 minutes to the west of Electra House is the Barbican Centre. The largest performing arts centre in Europe, you can see concerts, theatre shows and art exhibitions here. There's also a cinema and library.

The Brutalist estate and wildflower garden also make a great spot for project photoshoots! You could also book free tickets to the Barbican Conservatory, an indoor glasshouse full of tropical plants.

To the North

Around a 10-minute walk to the North-East of Moorgate, you can find Spitalfields Market. One of London's famous flea markets, it also has independent street food stands and shops including The Plant Warehouse and Benefit.

The cool vibes of Shoreditch are just a 15-minute walk or one stop on the Northern line from Moorgate. Here you can find trendy bars like Ballie Ballerson, Simmons and Barrio. 

To the East

Leadenhall Market is a 10-minute walk from Electra House. There are branches of Pizza Express, Tortilla and Nando's at this famous covered market - which also features in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone! 

The Garden at 120 is also just a 10-minute walk. This free rooftop garden has amazing views of London, and you can take your own food up. Or you can see London from Sky Garden at the top of the Walkie-Talkie building. It's free, but you need to book a ticket in advance. 

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