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South Quay Plaza

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Contrasting the urban intensification of Canary Wharf the South Quay Plaza masterplan introduces 3 acres of much needed public greenspace associated with 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

Estimated completion

June 2018


Location

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


Team Credits

Client

Berkeley Group

Planning Consultant

Savills

Architect

F+P

Architect

AXIS


Listed by

HTA Design LLP

Last updated on

13/01/2025


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