Elevating urban living in London’s Tower Hamlets
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56 – 58 Marsh Wall
Canary Wharf
Architecture, Visualisation
Located on a site occupied by a three-storey office building, 56 – 58 Marsh Wall in South Quay in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets will offer an innovative and contemporary living solution catering to the lifestyles of urban professionals.
The new high-rise residential building will consist of 795 co-living studios and private amenity space with associated support facilities and will become part of a tall building cluster along Marsh Wall, providing an opportunity for a thriving new community.
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Balanced lifestyle
Co-living enables a balanced and varied lifestyle that is easily accessible and affordable, offering cost and time savings, including improved well-being. Residents will have access to thoughtfully designed lounges, gyms and wellness centres, curated events, and co-working spaces – catering to the growing trend of remote working. It is an innovative, contemporary living solution that combines the best of traditional house-sharing with amenities.
The building fosters a sense of community through the creation of vertical urban villages – sub-communities spanning three floors, each accommodating 57 residents. The three-floor KLD (Kitchen Living Dining) concept inspires a vertically connected communal space that encourages residents to connect during daily life.
Securing planning permission for this development involved a meticulous collaborative effort with local authorities, urban planners, and community stakeholders to ensure that the concept aligns with the borough’s vision and future urban development goals.
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Modern residential solution
The proposed design is an elegant, high-quality residential solution that will enrich the local landscape and complement the emerging tall building cluster that includes Canary Wharf and Millwall.
The façade design will deliver elegant, well-mannered architecture, reflecting simplicity of design and form, expressed as a regular grid pattern and articulated with a strong vertical emphasis.
With a focus on providing exceptional internal connectivity between each communal space, the proposals deliver a recognisable landmark building for Canary Wharf and promote a sense of community.
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