History: trench runs through park was

intended as reminder of the sites

dockland heritage.

Style: Simple, use of straight lines. Straight Context: created to make a view of
focus towards the Thames barrier. the Thames Flood Barrier. Also made
to create an area for wildlife in a very
urban part in London.

Colour: A strip of coloured plants in

the trench. The rest is an open Social: Includes a picnic, play area,
green space. basketball court, visitor pavilion and
coffee shop. Attractive to people as it
is free entry.

Thames Barrier Park

It was the first riverside park to be built for
over 50 years, opened in 2000. It was
designed by Landscape Architect Allain
Provost (Groupe Signes) and architects of
Patel Taylor of London.
 History: The abundance of trees and plants are referenced to the
Context: The purpose of this is to create a relaxing and
history and geography of Canary Wharf. Plants within are native
peaceful place in a busy and stressful surrounding area.
to the countries visited by the West Indian Dock Company.

Social: Includes an 80
seater performance
space for festivals, Style: One main path weaves through
performances and music. garden with multiple smaller paths
CrossRail Roof Garden branching off to give a sense of escape of
urban surrounding. Benches and hidden
It is a 300m enclosed garden designed by Foster and Partners.
pathways create relaxing areas.
The site is on the Meridian line so they cleverly planted from
which hemisphere they are from. For example Asian plants such
as bamboo to the east and plants such as ferns from the
Americans to the west.