Farrer Huxley
Ambition A Place to Visit & Pause, Not Just Pass Through Farrer Huxley have developed a public realm strategy and feasibility study for a 1km stretch of canal in Nottingham City Centre, in partnership with the Canal & River Trust.

Island Point

Canary Wharf, LB Tower Hamlets

The award-winning residential development of a brownfield site has brought a homely and human scale neighbourhood to London’s Canary Wharf.
 
 
Type Regeneration, Housing, Play, Masterplanning & Urban Design, Public Realm
Location Canary Wharf, London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Scale 1.32 ha (13,200 sqm)
Landscape and public realm serving 173 new homes (142 rented / 31 shared ownership)
Client Chalegrove Properties Limited
Partners Squire & Partners
Status Completed 2020
RIBA Stages 0-7
Awards Richard Feilden Award, Housing Design Awards 2021;
Highly Commended – Best Community Living, British Homes Awards 2021;
Shortlisted - New London Awards 2021
 
 
Ambition A versatile landscape that promotes community cohesion The landscape ambition for the residential development of a previous industrial site was to create high-quality public, semi-private and private open spaces, which are multi-fun

Ambition

A versatile landscape that promotes community cohesion

The landscape ambition for the residential development of a previous industrial site was to create high-quality public, semi-private and private open spaces, which are multi-functional, sensory and accessible to all.

Impact Island Point has delivered much needed affordable housing, including rented and shared ownership, through five new blocks set within a verdant landscape and high-quality public realm. 173 homes are served by a central public open space,

Impact

Island Point has delivered much needed affordable housing, including rented and shared ownership, through five new blocks set within a verdant landscape and high-quality public realm. 173 homes are served by a central public open space, plazas, mews streets, semi-private courtyards and private gardens.

Designed with and for the community

The central linear space forms an important destination and focal point, also accommodating a new community centre and plaza. The external spaces, which have been designed in consultation with stakeholders, accommodate socialising, contemplation and exploration, both individually and in groups.

Playable Landscape

Play was high a priority in the development of the scheme, delivered through a distinctive sculptural play area, dedicated facilities for toddlers and 4-11s, and play pockets throughout the public realm which afford activity for all ages.

Approach Improved Connections Routes to the nearby Millwall Park and Mudchute Farm are strengthened through an improved street frontage and the replacement of disused industrial architecture with a residential typology more in keeping with

Approach

Improved Connections

Routes to the nearby Millwall Park and Mudchute Farm are strengthened through an improved street frontage and the replacement of disused industrial architecture with a residential typology more in keeping with the immediate surroundings. The green character and play offer within the new public courtyard encourages social connections between the residents of Island Point and the surrounding community.

Home Zones

Safe and intimate mews streets, with seating, shared surfaces and opportunities for play, have created amenity for residents on their doorsteps. The neighbourly character of the development is further supported through courtyard spaces with spill out areas where people can come together.

Sensitive & Sustainable

The ecological and environmental value of the site has been maximised through habitat rich and native planting species, new trees and sustainable urban drainage (SuDS) including permeable paving and green roofs. The landscape is robust and easily maintained to ensure a quality landscape for future generations.