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News & Media

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News

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02 Apr 2022

Mind has arrived at IQL as the latest company to take space at 2 Redman Place

The renowned mental health Charity, Mind, has joined the IQL community in their new space at 2 Redman Place. Find out more.

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29 Mar 2022

The Pavilion shortlisted for Low Carbon Project of the Year 2022

The CN Awards shortlist for 2022 has been announced, with The Pavilion in the running to be names Low Carbon Project of the Year. Find out more here.

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23 Dec 2021

IQL office development project confirmed

Lendlease has confirmed the development of a new office-led neighbourhood here at IQL in a joint venture partnership with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments).

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12 Nov 2021

Work Begins on Newham Council's Cultural Strategy

We’re pleased to share news of Newham Council’s plans to deliver a new cultural strategy for the borough encompassing IQL Stratford, on which work has already begun.

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05 Nov 2021

Plans Unveiled for New Residential Buildings in Stratford

Recently covered in the Architect's Journal, the designs for IQL's new buildings in Stratford are set to be submitted for planning.

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02 Nov 2021

2 Redman Place Has Royal Approval

HRH Prince Charles praises British Council’s ‘impressive’ new Stratford HQ

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26 Oct 2021

IQL Pavilion Wins Structural Timber Awards

The Pavilion at IQL has won two Structural Timber Awards (STAs) this year!

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01 Oct 2021

The Living Room at IQL

A new outdoor space has opened up outside 2 Redman Place at IQL - to be used by IQL and passers-by.

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07 Sep 2021

Lendlease and Partners Longitudinal Study

Lendlease UK are partnering with Royal Docks, London Legacy Development and UCL to study London property investment over a decade.

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18 Aug 2021

Could You Uplift Your Community?

Lendlease is working with Echo to support community-led social impact projects in East London.

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01 Jul 2021

The Pavilion at IQL is BREEAM Outstanding

Low embodied carbon, innovative architecture, and wildlife friendly features, the Pavilion has it all.

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30 Jun 2021

Topping out UCL Stratford Campus

Low embodied carbon, innovative architecture, and wildlife friendly features, the Pavilion has it all.

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10 Mar 2021

Tamba Day Nursery comes to IQL!

With a string of other branches in places like Chadwell Heath, Ilford and Beckton, we’re so excited that they have decided to make Stratford their home too.

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02 Mar 2021

Connect at IQL with our free Wi-Fi!

We’ve recently introduced our free, on-site Wi-Fi that can keep you on-the-go on your visit or whilst working outside. It will cover Franklin Park, Endeavour Square, the Pavilion Roof, Redman Place and Bridge Place.

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09 Dec 2020

IQL achieves WiredScore Platinum

We’re proud to announce that 2 Redman Place at International Quarter London, has achieved a WiredScore Platinum rating for its digital infrastructure.

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26 Jun 2020

Why workplace loneliness matters

A staggering 42% of people say they have no friends at work - yet this is the place where we spend a third of our lives.

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06 Feb 2020

DD London announced for Pavillion

D&D London has signed an agreement to launch its latest dining concept within the Pavilion at IQL

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31 Jan 2020

New Bridge Connects IQL to East Bank

See how the new pedestrian bridge linking East Bank to the International Quarter London took shape. Discover East Bank London.

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16 Dec 2019

IQL building is awarded Outstanding BREEAM certification

Find out more about the BREEAM certification being awarded to 2 Redman Place.

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28 Nov 2019

IQL's Pavilion tops out after 14 weeks of superstructure works

Find out about the progress of The Pavilion, IQL's newest building. The Pavilion will bring a rooftop terrace and bar to the area.

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22 Nov 2019

​Doubling the number of homes at International Quarter London

Find new homes at IQL Stratford from Lendlease, housebuilders in London. Find homes and apartments in East London.

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18 Nov 2019

ITSU & Heavenly Desserts Add National Flavour To The Mix At IQL

Heavenly Desserts London is opening at IQL in East London. The Heavenly Desserts franchise is expanding into East London.

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01 Nov 2019

FNZ moves to Stratford at International Quarter London

Fintech investment company, FNZ has moved to Stratford's International Quarter London. FNZ have moved to 2 Redman Place.

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14 Oct 2019

Glasshouse Gardens named amongst best places to live in London

Discover Glasshouse Gardens near International Quarter London. Find a luxury apartment Stratford East London.

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23 Sep 2019

The continuing development of Stratford London

Explore the development of Stratford London and see how Lendlease are expanding International Quarter London.

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02 Aug 2019

Grounds For Celebration As IQL Partners With Change Please Coffee

Find Change Please Coffee at Workable Stratford. Join the shared office space London located in Stratford.

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19 Jul 2019

Free Summer School for Startups Lauches in Stratford

Workable at IQL are offering the opportunity to join free business workshops London. Join the Workable Summer School from the 12-16 August.

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09 Jul 2019

Connecting in the Workplace - A Survey into loneliness

Lendlease are sponsoring research to tackle loneliness in London. Get involved by taking the Belonging at Work survey by Collectively.

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08 Jul 2019

New Deal Brings One Westfield Avenue to Full Capacity

Find out about The Insolvency Service taking a 10-year lease at International Quarter London. They will join Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Unicef UK and the Nursing and Midwifery Council at One Westfield Avenue.

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02 Jul 2019

Building Futures at IQL

Find out how we're inspiring children at local schools through the Building Futures programme. Find out more information.

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25 Jun 2019

Stratford Summer Screen takes over International Quarter London

Enjoy a range of events at Stratford Summer Screen this season. Find fun things to do in London at night at our cinema in East London.

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23 Jun 2019

London is Lonely Exhibition

Find things to do in Stratford London, including the London is Lonely exhibition from the Great Get Together campaign.

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10 Jun 2019

Commercial Buildings at IQL awarded BREEAM Certification

Find out how workplace design experts achieved BREEAM certification for International Quarter London buildings.

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31 May 2019

British Council for Offices tour IQL

Discover how 12 Endeavour Square reached the final stages of the British Council for Offices awards for best workplace design.

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24 May 2019

Clerkenwell Design Week: The Higlights

The UK’s leading independent design festival is a place where professionals from all walks of the design industry can come together, network and learn about developments in design.

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02 May 2019

IQL Building Nominated for BCO Award

Endeavour Square Stratford nominated for Best Commercial Workplace. Discover International Quarter London for yourself.

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24 Apr 2019

Changes in the Workplace

Read more about the Workplace and Facilities Management conference focussing on health & wellbeing at work.

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19 Mar 2019

New Pavilion to Open-Up Stratford Newest Quarter

The Stratford Pavilion opens at International Quarter London. Read more about how we're developing East London.

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07 Feb 2019

Nursing and Midwifery Council Moves into IQL

International Quarter London (IQL) has signed a 21,744 sq. ft. deal with The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), at its new 517,533 sq. ft. office building, One Westfield Avenue in Stratford.

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05 Feb 2019

Adrenaline rush in the morning makes office workers more productive in the afternoon

Find out what happened when 100 office workers rode the Arcelormittel Orbit in the Olympic Park Stratford.

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28 Jan 2019

'Buon Appetito' Stratford: Signorelli bakery opens at IQL

Signorelli, the Italian artisan bakery and pasticceria, opened its third outlet at International Quarter London (IQL) in Stratford today.

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07 Dec 2018

Lendlease satisfies appetite for new restaurants at IQL

Discover new restaurants in Stratford at International Quarter London. Brand new restaurants and shops are opening in Stratford.

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23 Nov 2018

IQL Unveils New Sculpture by Lothar Götz

International Quarter London unveils the Lothar Gotz sculpture. Find out more on the International Quarter London website.

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09 Oct 2018

Office workers test impact of adrenaline rush on wellbeing and productivity

Discover the Arcelormittal Orbit London in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park London. Find out about the iconic landmark in East London.

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26 Sep 2018

Plans Approved For New Commercial Building at International Quarter London

Plans have been approved for a new commercial building at International Quarter London. Read more about the East London development.

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13 Sep 2018

IQL Receives New Security Award From BRE

International Quarter London wins a security award from BRE. Find out more on the International Quarter London website.

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21 Aug 2018

Meetings on the move

Take your meetings outside with new walking routes at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Get active and stay productive with outdoor meetings.

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21 Aug 2018

Plans Approved for new Olympic Park Gateway Pavilion

Find out more about the Olympic Park Gateway Pavilion at International Quarter London. Discover more about Stratford's local area.

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05 Jul 2018

Cancer Research UK and British Council celebrate topping out of new home at International Quarter London, Stratford

Read about Cancer Research UK and the British Council moving into International Quarter London's newest building. Find out more about IQL.

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25 Jun 2018

Latest commercial sale confirms growing investor confidence in Stratford’s IQL

International Quarter London benefits from growing investor confidence after the latest commercial sale. Find out more about IQL on our website.

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22 May 2018

Unicef UK Joins List of Forward Thinkers Heading to International Quarter London

International Quarter London welcomes UNICEF to their offices. Find out more on the IQL website.

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03 Apr 2018

FCA gets the keys to its new HQ at International Quarter London in Stratford

The Financial Conduct Authority move into their new HQ at International Quarter London. Find out more on our website.

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29 Jan 2018

Lendlease Appoints New Head of Offices

International Quarter London appoints a new Head of Offices on site. Find out more on the IQL website.

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18 Oct 2017

International Quarter London appoints leading office experts

International Quarter London appoints leading office experts. Find out more on the IQL website.

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25 Jul 2017

Cancer Research UK and the British Council Relocate to International Quarter London

Cancer Research UK and the British Council relocate to International Quarter London. Find out which other businesses have opened their doors here.

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05 Jul 2017

Making Strange the New Norm

International Quarter London look at wellbeing in the workplace and how changing our behaviour can benefit our health.

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25 Apr 2017

Making Our Workplace Fit For Purpose

International Quarter London talk about making workplaces fit for purpose. Find out more about working at IQL on their website.

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12 Apr 2017

From fatigued to fit: how office design can boost employee health

International Quarter London look at how workers can become more active and how we are designing our workplaces to encourage active working.

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05 Apr 2017

Seven Newham Residents Recognised at Lloyds Bank Construction Skills Centre Awards Ceremony

International Quarter London hold the Lloyds Bank Construction Skills Ceremony. Find out more about the Skills Centre.

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30 Mar 2017

Planning Permission Secured for Fourth Building at IQL

International Quarter London welcome their fourth building to the development. Read more over on their website.

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30 Mar 2017

Our new #MyStratford Guide has landed - download now

Discover things to do in Stratford London with the Stratford Living Guide from International Quarter London.

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27 Jan 2017

New FCA HQ in Stratford reaches full height

The FCA HQ opens at IQL. Read more about the Financial Conduct Authority's latest move to International Quarter London.

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13 Dec 2016

Download The Stoddart Review Sunday Times supplement

Download The Stoddart Review from The Sunday Times supplement. Read about The Stoddart Review on IQL's website.

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11 Dec 2016

Featured in The Stoddart Review supplement: Turning workplaces into destinations

International Quarter London writes about how workplaces are becoming destinations. Find out what it's like to work in International Quarter London.

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06 Dec 2016

Shops and Restaurants at International Quarter London

Find out more about shops and restaurants in Stratford East London. See the latest restaurants and shops opening at IQL.

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01 Dec 2016

First Residents at International Quarter London

Find out about the first residents at International Quarter London and how your company can join them. Read more on the IQL website.

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01 Nov 2016

Planning Approval Achieved for Next Stage at IQL

International Quarter London gains planning permission for the next stages of development. Find out more on their website.

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15 Sep 2016

You Can't Take Your Workforce to the Next Level Without Fixing Your Workplace

Lendlease is bringing their global workplace expertise with a focus on the priorities of employees to International Quarter London.

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17 Aug 2016

#StreetAthlete community art piece lands on the East London Canvas

International Quarter London write about the Streetathlete Communtity Art Piece. Find out more about it on the IQL website.

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04 Aug 2016

As London expands, we can make the city's infrastructure greener than ever

International Quarter London share how they're changing to help London be greener than ever. Find out more about sustainability in London.

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01 Aug 2016

Our contribution to delivering a legacy for east London

Lendlease focus on post-Olympic regeneration of East London and Stratford. See how International Quarter London is transforming the area.

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06 Jul 2016

The role of landscaping in the placemaking process

International Quarter London focus on landscaping in the placemaking process. Find out more about landscaping at IQL.

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05 Jul 2016

Workspace Design Can Drive Business Performance

How workplace design can drive business performance. Read more about developing your workplace for productivity.

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01 Jul 2016

Employees now the boss in employee conundrum

International Quarter London write about workplace productivity and how things are shifting in the workplace. Read more from IQL.

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27 Jun 2016

The Lloyds Bank Construction Skills Centre Launch

International Quarter London support the Lloyds Bank Construction Skills Centre. Find out more on the IQL website.

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22 Jan 2016

Stratford Wins Over London Workers

International Quarter London and the area of Stratford is becoming a favourite with London officer workers. Find out more about working in Stratford.

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12 Jan 2016

Deutsche Bank confirms investment of more than £370M

International Quarter London will welcome Deutsche Bank to its new offices. Find out more about moving your company's HQ to IQL.

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07 Jan 2016

Momentum Grows at International Quarter London

International Quarter London is becoming a popular hub commercial development, with large corporations opening their head quarters here.

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25 Nov 2015

Stratford in the Sky Glasshouse Gardens Reach Full Height

Read more about the newest Stratford skyscraper at IQL. The Glasshouse Gardens have opened at International Quarter London.

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12 Nov 2015

Healthy Workplaces are a Top Priority for London Workers

International Quarter London talk about healthy workplaces in London and the importance employees place on these. Read more on the IQL website.

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15 Sep 2015

Work begins on Financial Conduct Authority HQ

Work begins on the Financial Conduct Authority's offices at International Quarter London. Find out more about the FCA moving to IQL.

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04 Sep 2015

Newham Community Group Receives £20,000 in Grants

International Quarter London Community Fund has launched to help develop education, arts and culture in the local area.