The site is in a pivotal location providing the opportunity to reinforce the definition of the street edge, as well as creating an identifiable ‘gateway’ marker towards the corner of the site. The proposal terraces down to integrate with the nearby neighbouring context.

Our approach to placemaking on London Road was to animate the street level experience along London and Bridge Road. Landscaped communal terraces on upper levels are visible from neighbouring streets and further enhance the biodiversity of the area.