Woolwich Reach is a 13-storey scheme that rescues a site that has lain derelict for almost 20 years.  Taking advantage of its prominent riverside location, the site offers the potential for spectacular views in all directions, but also presents some challenging environmental factors. These include exposure to flooding from the Thames, prevailing wind, sun and the site’s proximity to City Airport, and overcoming these formed key design drivers in our proposal.

As a result, Woolwich Reach places a strong emphasis on the public realm, with its riverside plot alongside a cherished local park providing exceptional views back towards the City. The development sits next to a busy thoroughfare linking the site to the Woolwich Ferry, while its southern boundary overlooks the Thames and improves public access to the Capital Ring, a popular dedicated walking and cycling route around the capital. A commercial unit and three townhouses activate the streetscape at ground level along a newly formed route to the park.