Leicester Square is set to have a dramatic make- over costing 18.5 million with a redesign by Burns & Nice. The design principal will create an exquisite host for 50 film premiers a year, an eye-catching 200m white granite 'ribbon' seat will be installed to provide passers by with the opportunity to absorb the historic surroundings. The nine side streets that act as gateways into the square will also be revamped.
The physical improvements to Leicester square will fulfill a number of the councils One City targets. The new design will transform the appearance of the whole 'City Block'. The solution will be functional and accommodate the range of demands; it will be robust and hard waring, to ensure longevity; it will also be innovative and cutting edge.
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