The Langham Estate has let the 10,000 sq ft Grade II listed 93 Mortimer Street in the heart of London’s Fitzrovia Quarter to the Kamel Lazaar Foundation for Art and Culture.
Headquartered in Geneva, with offices in Tunis and Paris, the foundation focuses on supporting contemporary art and culture in the Arab world and beyond.
The foundation’s new home at 93 Mortimer Street will be open to the public and will include a library, screening room, spiritual space and events space.
Lina Lazaar, vice president of the Kamel Lazaar Foundation, said: “A cornerstone of our foundation is fostering cross-border cultural dialogue. Our new space at 93 Mortimer Street will be a hub for artists to engage with London’s broad and diverse communities. This elegant heritage building in Fitzrovia reflects our commitment to preserving artistic legacies while bridging cultures.
“With neighbours like Tank Magazine and Ab-Anbar, the area’s unique creative atmosphere is suited for our inaugural UK presence. We envision this space as a catalyst for meaningful conversations and collaborations within London’s vibrant art scene.”
Malcolm Cohen, leasing and marketing director at The Langham Estate, added: “Since completing the restoration, we envisioned welcoming creative sector businesses that value the history and heritage of the building while contributing to Fitzrovia’s artistic community. The Kamel Lazaar Foundation embodies this vision perfectly, with heritage, art, education and collaboration at the heart of its mission for over two decades.
“The foundation’s arrival further reinforces Fitzrovia’s status as a cultural hub, home to a thriving mix of creative industries, arts organizations, and cultural institutions. I am delighted that this letting to the Kamel Lazaar Foundation completes the property’s journey, coming full circle and once again embracing its cultural and artistic heritage.”
