Our people make us what we are
Here East is home to a vibrant mix of innovators, visionaries and like-minded locals looking to challenge the status quo.
From software developers to modern dancers, from baristas to electronics engineers, from student architects to data scientists – together, we’re working towards a new way of thinking, a better way of doing, and a seamless path to exciting, collaborative opportunities that change the way we live and work.
Innovation at our core
Our dedicated innovation hub is the beating heart of the Here East campus. Designed as a mini-city, Plexal houses a mix of start-ups, early-stage companies and dedicated innovation programmes. They're all focused on the issues that define our times and draw on a breadth of talent and expertise.
Tenant Spotlight: V&A East
Celebrating global creativity, building on 150 years of heritage in East London and V&A's founding mission to make the arts accessible to all.
Make new discoveries, explore untold stories and share ideas at V&A East Storehouse. With half a million works, it’s a sourcebook for your creativity.
How we’ve evolved
Here East is an innovation and technology campus situated in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Hackney, East London. The former Olympic Media Centre was left in the wake of the 2012 Games, and in 2014 was reinvented, courtesy of a privately funded, £120m regeneration project. Today, the architectural masterstroke unites culture, enterprise, entrepreneurship and education under one roof, whether the focus is dance, digital technology or game development.
Key facts
-
1.2m sq ft of flexible space
-
6,000 people are working and studying here
-
Electric shuttles connecting Here East to Stratford and Stratford International stations
-
Established retail mix on Canalside
Events at Here East
From community huddles to corporate keynotes; from skateboarding demos to VR masterclasses, we regularly host events that speak to our culture of innovation, creativity and technology.
