Major mixed-use scheme unveiled for Greenwich Peninsula

Developer Knight Dragon has unveiled a new £1bn mixed-use scheme, designed by international architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava, at the heart of its transformation of the Greenwich Peninsula in south London.

Sat on top of North Greenwich tube station, the development will include a 24m-high winter garden and glass galleria, theatre, cinema and performance venue, bars and shops.

Above this will rise three towers of workspaces, apartments and hotels, all connected to the Thames by a new land bridge.

Greenwich Peninsula is said to be London’s largest single regeneration project. The £8.4bn transformation of the Peninsula will over the coming years provide 15,720 new homes in seven new neighbourhoods: home to central London’s first major film studio, a new design district, schools, offices, health services and public spaces, all wrapped by 1.6 miles of the River Thames.

Sammy Lee of Knight Dragon said: “My ambition is for Greenwich Peninsula to be a unique cultural destination for Londoners and visitors to this global city. Calatrava’s contribution will help ensure that the UK’s biggest regeneration project fulfils its potential to become just that”.

Knight Dragon are jointly spearheading the development of Peninsula Place with their partners the Greater London Authority and Transport for London.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “I am delighted that Santiago Calatrava has chosen London for his first major project in the UK. This shows that London remains open to investment, trade and the very best talent from around the globe.

“This new landmark for London and the growth of this area of London will create a new cultural district for Londoners and visitors from around the world.

“I am also pleased to welcome Knight Dragon’s continued investment in Greenwich Peninsula, providing much-needed infrastructure, shops, offices, and new genuinely affordable homes for Londoners.”

Santiago Calatrava said: “It is an honour to be designing such a piece of the fabric of London, a city I love. In designing this scheme, I have been inspired by London’s rich architectural heritage and the very special geography of the Peninsula. It will be a project that reflects both this and the ambition of Knight Dragon for Greenwich Peninsula.”