Sainsbury's, Camden

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Sainsbury's, Camden, Grade II listed supermarket in Camden Road, London, United Kingdom

The Sainsbury's supermarket features a steel-framed structure with curved trusses spanning across a column-free retail space of 30,883 square feet.

Nicholas Grimshaw designed this supermarket between 1986 and 1988 on the former site of the Aerated Bread Company Camden Town bakery.

The Royal Fine Art Commission recognized this supermarket design as an example of forward-thinking commercial architecture in an urban setting.

The facility includes underground parking for 299 vehicles and maintains extended operating hours to serve the Camden community's shopping needs.

In 2019, this Sainsbury's location became the first purpose-built supermarket in the United Kingdom to receive Grade II listed status.

Location: London Borough of Camden

Inception: 1988

Architects: Nicholas Grimshaw

Architectural style: modern architecture

GPS coordinates: 51.54040,-0.14070

Latest update: March 16, 2025 18:07

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