Riverlight,
London
Architect
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Rogers Stirk Harbour
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Date Built
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2009 - 2016
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Location
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Nine Elms
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Description
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The developers of this project in Nine
Elms describe it as, "... beautiful
properties (that) offer state of the art
living and in many cases, outstanding views
of the River Thames and London skyline. The
six elegant pavilions cover just over two
hectares of land and more than three
quarters of the site is dedicated to outdoor
space" adding that, "... There
will be a range of on-site amenities
including a restaurant, coffee shop,
Sainsburys and even a Royal College of Art
gallery." Boris
Johnson, the then Mayor of London, said that,
“The design standard on this inaugural site
in the regeneration of Nine Elms is
absolutely spot on, with vast amounts of
public space for everyone in the capital to
enjoy sitting happily alongside well
designed good quality housing”
The architects point out
that, " ... The architectural
expression takes its cue from the former
industrial warehouse buildings that
lined the river. The language is of
simple robust structures which emphasise
their construction. Buildings are
divided into three distinct zones: top,
middle, and base. Top levels are
lightweight, two-storey structures with
gull-wing roofs; mid levels are
represented as concrete floors expressed
every two storeys, with intermediate
floors expressed as lightweight steel
balconies."
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