A £600m pre-construction services agreement has been won by ISG to build one of the largest film studios which would rival Sky’s new studios in Borehamwood. The new 2m sq ft blockbuster construction will also outdo Elstree Studios & Warner Bros’ in Leavesden, making Hollywood’s Sunset Studios a hub for the UK’s film industry.
Sunset Studios is owned by Blackstone & Hudson Pacific who purchased the 90-acre site located in Broxbourne. This will be the company’s first expansion of filming and production facilities outside of the USA.
The build will consist of ISG delivering a fast-track two-year construction programme which will house the concurrent building of 4 hubs, 21 sound stages and 9 workshops, together with ancillary buildings. Well done ISG! 🎉
The build project for Sunset Waltham Cross Studios also includes restoring a Grade II listed farm building alongside creating lots of landscaped green spaces. All building works will be underpinned by strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets. There will also be a public right of way footpath running right through it so the public can enjoy the grounds.
Erith groundworks contractors are going to level the site early next year in preparation for the build. The project team includes Leonard Design Architects and Arup providing both structure and building services design.
Paul Serkis, project director at ISG, said: “With speed of delivery a primary driver, Sunset Waltham Cross Studios embraces a Modern Methods of Construction focused methodology, benefitting from off-site construction opportunities, all while fostering strong sustainability goals.
“Sunset Studios is a global leader responsible for shaping the world’s film and TV landscape as we know it today.
“We’re proud to be working with them and to be a part of the delivery of this transformational project, creating prosperity and real legacy for the UK’s creative industry and local community.”
He added: “This builds on other projects ISG has delivered in the creative sector albeit on a much smaller scale until now.”
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