A proposed Rogers skyscraper pair that proves even London’s most corporate district still runs on big, unresolved architectural dreams.
Building in London.
Featured in Richard Rogers's definitive monograph, Richard Rogers: Complete Works.
Visitor Guide
You’re visiting a ‘future tense’ building: use the stop to read Canary Wharf’s development logic—stand near the river edge and imagine how two tall slabs would reshape wind, shade, and pedestrian flow.
From the Thames path with Canary Wharf towers in view, late afternoon; document the current skyline as a baseline for the proposal’s impact.
Not currently a finished building you can tour; the site has been dormant in phases and remains development-dependent.
Rogers’ influence here is about clarity and civic gesture inside a private financial district—how much ‘public city’ can you squeeze out of a bank HQ?
10–20 minutes
Design & Structure
Large commercial development process: masterplanning, planning approvals, phasing, and tenant-driven re-scoping; design intent often includes expressed structure and legible cores, coordinated through BIM and cost-driven rationalization.
Proposed high-performance glass/steel systems typical of Canary Wharf; material language leans toward precision and corporate clarity.
As a proposal, the structural story centers on tall-tower lateral stability and the integration of large floor plates; engineering feasibility is filtered through economics and planning constraints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Riverside South (Canary Wharf)?+
Riverside South (Canary Wharf) was designed by Richard Rogers and completed in 2016. It is located in London Borough of Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom.
Where is Riverside South (Canary Wharf) located?+
Riverside South (Canary Wharf) is located in London Borough of Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.5041°, -0.0266°.
When was Riverside South (Canary Wharf) built?+
Riverside South (Canary Wharf) was completed in 2016. It was designed by Richard Rogers.
Can I visit Riverside South (Canary Wharf)?+
Riverside South (Canary Wharf) is a real building in London Borough of Tower Hamlets that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.