One North Quay
A vertical campus fostering cross-discipline collaboration
Canary Wharf, London
One North Quay will be a global life sciences hub in Canary Wharf, featuring stacked ‘neighbourhoods’ that enhance internal connectivity, and green terraces and a Gillespies-designed plaza that extend the workplace outdoors to support wellbeing and connection to nature.
Designed by KPF Architects, the proposals deliver up to 355,000 sq m of highly adaptable floorspace, supporting a dynamic mix of uses including life sciences, office, residential, retail, community, leisure, hotel, co-living, and student accommodation. Rising 23 storeys, the building seamlessly integrates nature into its architecture, featuring ground-level planting, green terraces, cascading façade greenery, and a biodiverse rooftop—all enhancing its connection to the public realm.
The development deliver 0.8 hectares of accessible open space, introducing new seating, improved north-south links between Canary Wharf and Poplar, an activated central plaza, and upgrades to the ‘delta’ junction. A new east-west pedestrian and cycle route will further improve connectivity. At ground level, a lively mix of retail, public amenities, and urban greenery will transform the space into a welcoming destination for both the local community and the wider workforce.
A joint venture between Canary Wharf Group and Kadans Science Partner, the project received planning approval from Tower Hamlets Council in July 2023.
Project details
Title
One North Quay
Client
Canary Wharf Group and Kadans Science Partner
Status
Ongoing
Project team
Gillespies | Kohn Pederson Fox Associates (KPF)
Photography
Drawings by Gillespies. CGIs by Plomp/KPF
