Southwark Projects

Case studies and projects showcasing the variety of development opportunities across all areas of London.

Canada Water Masterplan

Canada Water Masterplan

Planning granted
Case Study

The Canada Water Masterplan, by Allies and Morrison for British Land, is guiding the development of a new urban centre at the heart of south-east London’s Rotherhithe peninsula, historically a...

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Elephant Park

Elephant Park

Under construction
Case Study

Lendlease’s ambition for Elephant Park has always been to set new standards in sustainable, urban development. Construction began in 2013 and, with the programme now over halfway, the 28-acre site...

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Roots In The Sky

Roots In The Sky

Under construction
Case Study

Roots in the Sky will be London’s first office building to deliver a 1.4-acre urban forest rooftop with extensive access for the local community and general public, delivering community gardens with collaborative neighbourhood uses, alongside a...

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Blackfriars Almshouse Development

Blackfriars Almshouse Development

Planning granted
Project

Fathom has designed a highly sustainable 100 per cent affordable housing development in Blackfriars, comprising 62 contemporary almshouses for local elderly residents facing hardship supported by community uses, affordable workspace...

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Hatcham and Ilderton Road Design Code

Hatcham and Ilderton Road Design Code

Proposed
Project

Southwark Council appointed Farrells, Gbolade Design Studio and Exterior Architecture as a team of multi-disciplinary consultants to prepare a Design Code for the area around Hatcham and Ilderton Road, on...

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Timber Square

Timber Square

Under construction
Project

Timber Square will be a net zero carbon development with aims to be the largest commercial development in the UK to use cross-laminated timber (CLT). The ambitious project demonstrates how...

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The Hithe

The Hithe

Built
Project

The Hithe is a low-cost, meanwhile incubator space in Rotherhithe, designed by IF_DO for the London Borough of Southwark and Meanwhile Space CIC. The relatively small site has been provided...

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The Thames Promenade

The Thames Promenade

Proposed
Project

Unlike other world cities, London has not capitalised on its underused River Thames, at the heart of the city. The London Promenade would refocus attention on the River Thames and...

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