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Butler’s Wharf

New London Architecture / London, UK

Butler’s Wharf Riverside Trust, in collaboration with McGregor Coxall, is revitalizing Butler’s Wharf, London’s prime Victorian warehouse ensemble.

This venture melds historical respect with modern practicality, employing versatile, modular designs reflective of the site’s maritime heritage. Our approach intertwines benches, planters, and interactive areas, saluting the wharf’s vibrant trade and natural history while offering flexibility and engagement. Enhancing riverside corridors and accentuating Tower Bridge views, the project nurtures a deeper bond with the Thames.

More than a cosmetic upgrade, this is a holistic revival of the site’s historical, cultural, and ecological essence. Integrating estuarine flora with industrial motifs, we’re establishing a thriving, sustainable haven for fauna and an enlightening, ecological learning space. The design’s modularity supports economical, phased execution, reduces disturbances, invites public backing, and highlights our dedication to marrying past and progress. Butler’s Wharf is set to become a symbol of both London’s architectural narrative and its sustainable, communal vision.

Year

2020

Site Area

0.42 ha

Services

  • Art Installation
  • Community Engagement
  • Cycleways
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Analysis + Statistics
  • Landscape Master Plan
  • Open Space
  • Public Art
  • Public Domain Strategy
  • Public Realm Planning and Design
  • Recreation
  • Regeneration
  • Shared Streets
  • Streetscape
  • Water Sensitive Urban Design [WSUD]
  • Stormwater Harvesting and Reuse
  • Tactical Urbanism

Scope

  • Competition

Collaborators

  • The Place Bureau
  • Steensen Varming
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Aerial view of Butler's Wharf, showcasing a coastal area with a boardwalk lined with trees and benches. A large boat is docked in the water, accompanied by two smaller boats nearby. The shoreline features multiple buildings and pathways.
A bustling riverside promenade at Butler's Wharf features people walking, sitting on benches, and dining outdoors under trees and umbrellas. The scene is adorned with lush flower beds. Tower Bridge stands in the background over the river, where boats and birds are visible.
A lively riverside promenade at dusk, with people strolling and socializing near Butler's Wharf. A smartphone in the foreground displays an augmented reality navigation app. The scene features modern buildings, outdoor dining areas, and a visible iconic bridge in the background.

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