The Officers' House

Woolwich, Greenwich, UK

The Officers' House
Title:The Officers' House, Woolwich, Greenwich, UK
Markets:Mixed-use
Client:Berkeley Homes
Services:Landscape architecture
Region:United Kingdom
Date:2019
Team:Gillespies | AHMM
Photography:Rob Parrish
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Berkeley Homes appointed Gillespies to design the concept of Major Draper Square, a new heart for the Heritage Quarter that will provide access to and from the future Woolwich Crossrail station.

The public realm is an attractive, fully accessible and flexible space that provides a new gateway from the East to the Royal Arsenal development. Retail units at the base of Officer’s House will animate the square and provide a place to stop and dwell for residents, visitors and commuters.

Planting plays an important role in humanising the space, adding seasonal interest and biodiversity within the urban environment. Within the new square, an island of trees underplanted with a range of biodiverse planting provides structure, shade and new habitats for wildlife, combined with generous seating and places to linger.