solid warehouse tradition of the site. The tallest structure has the
largest proportion of glazing, contrasting with the solid forms of
Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, both of which can be seen
from the site. A new corner building, Emery Wharf, at the entrance
to the site, uses glazed bricks, again a reference to the past, when
many corner buildings employed these bricks to emphasise their
significance. The landscaped Market Gardens, set between the
buildings, descend by 1.5m from top to bottom, reflecting the
changing levels on the site. They will contain plants from around the
world, in particular those that were brought back during the active
period of the docks. This was largely accidental – soil was used as
ballast and some of the plants established themselves in the UK. names of the imports once stored in the warehouses, and invites
the community to engage with the heritage of this historic gateway
to London.
Deepening the focus of the design on the public realm, artist Gordon
Young has designed a unique public installation in the form of a
text trail set into a Mondrian-like pattern, which picks up on the For further information on London Dock and other designs by Patel
Taylor, visit www.pateltaylor.co.uk/
Clipper Wharf, Admiral Wharf and Alexander Wharf have welcomed
the first residents, setting the tone for the development with
intelligent use of materials and exceptionally high quality of design
and delivery. The entire area around Gauging Square is now taking
shape, creating a benchmark for the entire project. As London Dock
opens up for the first time in more than two centuries, it will become
a new home and public hub for residents and the surrounding
neighbourhood in east London.