Royal Wharf Pier

Collaborator:

NEX Architecture

Scale

The 130m long pier and its new riverboat terminal address the practical requirements of Thames Clippers’ traffic, while also providing a memorable new public space that can be enjoyed by the community, Londoners and visitors alike.

The pier extends the Royal Wharf development’s riverside public realm with a promenade, which stretches 40m into the Thames and is publicly accessible all year-round. This linear open space is reminiscent of traditional British seaside piers, framing long, impressive views towards the horizon.

At the heart of the pier, a 162sqm public viewing platform provides a generous public space, featuring integrated bench seating at its centre to encourage people to linger, relax and admire the unobstructed views up and down the Thames.

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