Landmark Pinnacle
Improving residents’ wellbeing with nature-rich enclosed sky gardens
Canary Wharf, London
Gillespies led the planting design for the Panoramic Sky Gardens at Landmark Pinnacle — a 27th-floor immersive indoor garden with over 3,500 tropical plants — set within one of London’s tallest residential towers, designed by Squire and Partners.
Developed by Chalegrove Properties and designed by Farrer Huxley, the Panoramic Sky Gardens span the entire floor of the 75-storey Landmark Pinnacle in Canary Wharf.
Split into two distinct halves — a tranquil west-facing retreat and a vibrant, east-facing family garden — the space has been carefully designed to support wellbeing and social interaction.
The 2,950 sqft west garden offers a calm, lounge-like atmosphere with secluded seating areas surrounded by 1,288 tropical plants, from low-growing creepers to striking 2.5-metre structural species, creating a richly layered, immersive environment.
To the east, sweeping views over Canary Wharf frame a 3,400 sq ft garden designed as a playful, family-focused space. Over 2,200 tropical plants fill large planters, weaving through a generous play area. Children can follow winding pathways and stepping stones on a playful trail, while a climbing wall and picnic tables offer moments for exploration and connection. At one end, a soft, undulating artificial lawn creates a safe zone for toddlers; at the other, a games room provides space for older children and adults to unwind.
Award
Year
Landscape Institute awards finalist - Excellence in Horticulture and Planting Design category
2022
"Pinnacle Park is nestled in the heart of Canary Wharf, a green oasis in the heart of a bustling urban landscape. Our design incorporates woodland plant communities, with robust woody and herbaceous species, chosen to thrive within the microclimate influenced by the surrounding skyscrapers. They create a haven for biodiversity in this part of the city, and foster ecological diversity while providing a welcoming space for everyone to rest in and enjoy."
Giacomo Guzzon, Head of Planting
Project details
Title
Landmark Pinnacle
Client
Chalegrove Properties Limited
Status
Complete
Project team
Gillespies, Squire and Partners, Farrer Huxley and Phil Griffiths of Verdant Horticulture
Gillespies team
Armel Mourgue, Giacomo Guzzon
Photography
Images copyright John Sturrock
