Published on : Monday, January 13, 2014
Recent recipients of the ‘Masterplanning Architect of the Year’ award, Patel Taylor has successfully achieved planning for its masterplan for the redevelopment of the former News International print works site in Wapping, east London.
Patel Taylor’s design, for developer St George, will transform the 15-acre London Dock site into a mixed use and residential led development. The proposals include up to 1,800 new homes with 30% affordable housing, over 20,000m2 of commercial space and a new civic square at the main entrance to the site – comparable in size to Granary Square, Kings Cross – which will host different events throughout the year.
The design breaks up the barriers posed by the former Fortress Wapping opening it up as a permeable site for the public with a series of landscaped gardens inspired by the heritage of the historic London Dock in Wapping. Water is also introduced to the site, creating considerable public appeal and amenity.
The Grade-II listed Pennington Street Warehouse will be at the heart of the development and will be bought back to life with a mix of interesting and eclectic cultural uses, with cafes, restaurants and small offices.
The first phase of development will commence March this year, with the entire development expected to take up to 15 years.
Tags: east london, Fortress Wapping, Granary Square, News International print works, Patel Taylor, redevelopment, Wapping
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