Landscape Design

The public realm around 3 & 15 West Lane supports year-round activity, enables a wide range of public use, and contributes to biodiversity, wellbeing, and the evolving neighbourhood character of Wood Wharf. Connecting the buildings to Union Square and Bellevue Place, the landscape supports the walkable, car-free environment and provides active frontage for ground floor retail, entrances, and amenity spaces.

Union Square is a flexible, public space designed for a minimum five-year meanwhile use. It includes a central hard-surfaced events space for exhibitions and seasonal activities, surrounded by planted edges, timber deck, and areas to sit and gather. A raised terrace, adjacent to the event space, incorporates, bleacher seating, edible planting, catenary lighting, and views across the square. At the opposite side, facing north, is an informal play space nestled within naturalistic planting and a subtly undulating landscape.

The generous space is designed for both programmed and everyday use, accommodating public markets, small performances, art installations, and casual interaction. A simple palette of materials is used including resin-bound gravel, timber decking, granite kerbs and metal edging, supporting legibility and step-free access throughout.

Planting delineates spaces and softens edges, with trees selected for seasonal interest and shade. Beds combine ornamental and shade-tolerant species with understorey mixes that support biodiversity. Several pedestrian routes cross the square improving wider access through the neighbourhood and creating dramatic long views across Canary Wharf. Rooftop terraces at 3 & 15 West Lane provide further communal space with views, raised planters, and integrated lighting.