A new public realm setting for a major residential tower development in London’s Canary Wharf. The site on the edge of the dock will provide both residents and the local community with a dynamic park facility and new public access to the waterfront.
The innovative landscape design takes its cues from the arrangement of the 31-storey and 72-storey towers with a series of diagonal routes crossing the 1.28Ha site. The spaces generated by these cross routes will offer a range of possibilities for passive and formal recreation including bespoke play opportunities.
Mature planting on a wide-scale will enhance the character of the individual spaces. Creative planting design will provide a visual amenity as well as improve biodiversity and provide habitats for local wildlife.
The proximity of the Docklands Light Railway will generate a pedestrian flow directed through the site. The proposed landscape will enhance the experience of the pedestrian, who will also benefit from a number of retail outlets at ground level. Trees and other landscape features have been carefully placed to improve the local microclimate and ensure that sunlit spaces will be well used.
Project details
Title
South Quay Plaza
Client
Berkeley Group
Photography
CGIs copyright of 'DBOX for Berkeley Group'
