Through the BBC’s Architectural Services Framework, we are delivering environments specifically designed to support evolving broadcast needs with the latest in technology.

The new regional home for BBC Radio Cambridgeshire and the forthcoming BBC EastBank Studios in East London are a shared commitment to accessibility, flexibility, and performance-led design.

BBC Radio Cambridgeshire is now broadcasting live from its new regional hub at Lothbury House. Serving the communities of Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon, St Ives and the Fens, this relocation marks a significant investment in the future of local broadcasting.

In collaboration with BBC Workplace, BBC Technology, and Parkeray, we led the transformation of the existing building into a modern, sustainable broadcast centre.

The design prioritises inclusivity, collaboration, and flexibility, supporting both hybrid working and creative production. New facilities include a high-performance audio studio, multimedia production space, an edit suite, and a fully equipped newsroom. The result is an open, accessible, and future-proofed environment that supports the evolving needs of both on-site and remote teams.

At BBC EastBank Studios, we are leading the fit-out design. 

The shell and core are nearing completion with the fit-out, due to begin in Q4 2025. The building is set to be a world-class centre for live music broadcasting, rehearsal, and performance. Located in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and delivered in association with the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) this is part of the wider East Bank cultural district, seeing the new studios sit alongside major institutions including V&A East, UCL East, Sadler’s Wells, and the London College of Fashion. The building is specifically designed to welcome the public with live performances and community uses alongside core BBC broadcasting activity. Initial use is set to begin in late 2025, with full public opening anticipated in 2026–27. 

The project brings together key cultural partners, including the V&A, Sadler’s Wells, and UAL, and will host the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, the BBC Singers, and the BBC’s Rock and Pop output. It comprises three acoustically advanced studios and associated support spaces:

• Studio 1, a purpose-built orchestral recording and rehearsal space with capacity for up to 300.

• Studio 2, a flexible environment supporting choral, chamber, and contemporary music.

• Studio 3, a space for popular music with small audiences, building on the legacy of Maida Vale’s MV4, but enhanced with integrated lighting, rigging, and technical infrastructure.

Together, these two projects reflect Flanagan Lawrence’s continued commitment to creating high-quality, purpose-driven environments, designed to support creativity, performance, and connection with audiences across the UK.