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T
he plans for Shinfi eld Studios came at a time when demand for fi lm and TV studio space in the UK
was at an “all time high.” A 2021 report compiled by JLL with input from the British Film Commission, Hoare Lea and architectural practice Scott Brownrigg – ‘Reel Estate, Film and TV Studios as an Investment’ – found a growing desire for fi lm and TV content meant there was a demand for increased studio capacity. The report revealed that at the point of writing, 4.5 million square feet of new development space was under consideration – more than doubling the amount of space currently available.
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To aid the search for an appropriate size
site, Shadowbox Studios – the team behind the project – were introduced to Scott Brownrigg, who were excited to be involved in such a unique project. “Designing an entirely new fi lm studio complex from scratch in the UK is rare, and presented a unique opportunity to consider what’s been done before, what’s needed now and how we can transform the design of fi lm studios for the future,” explains Jason Lebidineuse, director & head of media, culture & sport at Scott Brownrigg. The chance to create the largest new build fi lm and TV studio campus in the UK was also a way for the practice to “help boost our creative industry
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