Ruskin Square, also known as Croydon Gateway, is a redevelopment project for an area that has been derelict for several decades. It is situated between East Croydon railway station and the centre of the Croydon district in south London.
Based on a plan by Stanhope and Schroders, the concept forms part of the main regeneration programme, ‘Croydon Vision 2020’. The aim is to create a vibrant, dynamic urban space featuring two public squares and buildings offering 625 apartments, 120,000 m² of office space, and 9,000 m² of retail space.
The first residential building, the 22-storey Vita apartment block, was completed in August 2016.
The nine-storey One Ruskin Square development, comprising 17,000 m² of commercial space, was completed in December 2016 as the first of five planned office buildings and has been leased for 25 years by the government agency HM Revenue & Customs. The building is a landmark as it is adjacent to East Croydon railway station, a major transport hub for travellers heading to Gatwick Airport, London Victoria station or Brighton.
One Ruskin Square is a steel-framed structure. On the east, west and south sides, the façade is flanked by a structural frame that reflects the industrial character of this part of London. The glazing consists of Pilkington Insulight™ Protect thermal insulation units utilising Pilkington Optifloat™ Clear T toughened glass, which ensures high light transmission.