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# The Filling Station
- URL: https://www.protein.xyz/the-filling-station/
- Published: 2012-06-18T13:06:07.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-28T11:02:26.000Z
- Description: A unique cultural venue and restaurant opens in King's Cross inside a former petrol station.
- Author: Protein
- Tags: Seeds, Art & Design, #protein, #Import 2024-06-11 13:15, #author-change-2025-05-28

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A unique new space has recently opened on the banks of London's Regent's Canal in the form of the temporary cultural venue The Filling Station. Designed by British architects [Carmody Groarke](http://www.carmodygroarke.com/?ref=protein.xyz), the venue boasts a social space for an engaging cultural events programme as well as a unique Latin American seafood restaurant, [Shrimpys](http://www.shrimpys.co.uk/?ref=protein.xyz), from the duo behind East London's [Bistrotheque](http://www.bistrotheque.com/?ref=protein.xyz).

While The Filling Station is by no means a pop-up, it is nevertheless a transient venue with plans to only remain open for the next few years. The architecture and design of the space is inspired by this fact, with a cinematic [Ed Ruscha](http://www.edruscha.com/?ref=protein.xyz) inspired roof signage and illuminated fiberglass walls which can be recycled once the project ends. By contrast to the stark architecture, the restaurant is decorated with kitsch pineapple lamps and Americana - inspired wall doodles from artists [Donald Urquart](http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/artists/donald%5Furquhart.htm?ref=protein.xyz) and [Jonathan Trayte](http://www.jonathantrayte.com/?ref=protein.xyz).

It's a great example of a unique regeneration project executed effectively and an interesting twist on the traditional 'pop up'. Check it out for yourself [here](http://www.shrimpys.co.uk/?ref=protein.xyz).

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