The now closed retail store Debenhams in London’s Oxford Street could be converted into a major arts hub
First, it was IKEA in Coventry—now another famous retail emporium, Debenhams in London’s Oxford Street, could be converted into a major arts hub under plans put forward by Labour councillors at Westminster city council. According to Time Out London, the “Oxford Street Art House” would take over the entire seven-storey building, which closed in January after the retailer went into administration.
“The owners of Debenhams may have other ideas for the building but we wanted to expand the mix of uses being considered beyond offices, hotels and luxury flats that are currently being mentioned as potential other uses. Any of the empty large buildings in the Oxford…
