South Quay Plaza

Built

Kilian O'Sullivan

Contrasting the urban intensification of Canary Wharf, South Quay Plaza masterplan introduces 3 acres of much needed public greenspace alongside three new residential buildings.

Contrasting the urban intensification of Canary Wharf, South Quay Plaza introduces 3 acres of public greenspace, rescuing a vacant plot that has been closed to the public since the 1996 Docklands bombing. Two thirds of the site are released as car-free public realm, introducing over 320 mature trees to a site with none before development. A flourishing piece of biodiverse parkland is created, revitalising the dockside, repairing the urban fabric and forging new pedestrian connections.

This project is featured alongside our Public London: Activating the City insight study. The publication, exhibition and online project directory explore what constitutes a successful and democratic public realm today, the role of co‑creation and partnerships, and how we can ensure that places are fit‑for‑purpose in the long term.

Project information

Status

Built

Borough

Tower Hamlets

Completion

June 2018

Location

Admirals Way (Stop B), London E14 9SL, UK

Team Credits

Client

Berkeley Group