A remarkable space goes up for sale

London is well known for its diverse array of homes and properties, many of which sell for high prices. It seems safe to say that when most of us are asked to imagine what a million pound property looks like, we would not picture public restrooms. However, that's what happened this month when a property which was once used for this purpose was listed for a seven figure sum. Although the 600 square foot property in Spitalfields was used as a public convenience facility for many years, it has been repurposed and redesigned to provide many different functions. In fact, at one point in the early 2000s it became one of London's most exclusive nightclubs, with room for only 60 people at any one time. It has been empty since 2012, and is now ripe to be redeveloped into a new home or business premises. It was the different uses made of the property rather than the admittedly eye-catching price tag that caught our attention.We always aim to encourage people to think not of the rooms a property currently has, but to consider the potential of the space it offers. This Spitalfields property has clearly inspired people to do this over the years. With innovative use of layout and natural light sources, even the smallest property can be made to feel spacious and serve a useful function. As innovative architects specialising in commercial and residential architecture across London, we are always ready to take on the alteration or refurbishment of challenging properties and give them a whole new purpose or enhance their existing one.We will be watching the sale and development of this property with great interest. We know that many prospective buyers will see the potential this space has, not to mention its highly desirable location. Whatever the eventual buyer does with this unique space, we are sure it will add another fascinating chapter to the endless story told by London's architecture.