Concept Adjacent to Waterloo Station, this new high-quality public space will be an exciting addition to the amenities of the South Bank and will change the balance between traffic and pedestrians to create a highly accessible space. The contemporary square will be an attractive destination with shops, cafes and entertainment, it will incorporate improved facilities for public transport users, provide clear circulation routes to the riverfront and create an important new London square for the local community, commuters and tourists. The work, to be completed in phases, begins by redesigning the road system to run east of the BFI IMAX cinema. This eases congestion and creates a splendid new forecourt to the east of Waterloo Station. The existing tangle of underpasses and walkways will be replaced by clear pedestrian routes and new vistas into and out of the square. Later phases could include building a landmark tower on the site. Full social, economic and environmental sustainability including the careful use of natural materials and innovative water management, will be incorporated from the start of the project.
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EDAW Practice Profile From designing inspiring open spaces and creating new communities to regenerating cities, EDAW is a leader in making distinctive and attractive places. The company’s collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach delivers imaginative and sustainable solutions to enhance quality of life and ensure every project’s long-term success. Recent work includes transforming the public realm at the Pier Head World Heritage Site, Liverpool, master-planning the Olympic Park in London, and designing a 1000-hectare international university campus for Education City in Qatar. Rooted in landscape architecture and master-planning and architecture, the practice encompasses design, planning, economic development, social and cultural consultancy and environmental services. Underpinning all work is a commitment to design quality, maximising potential and value, social inclusion, enhancing biodiversity and careful use of natural resources. EDAW is part of the AECOM group. A world-leading provider of design, engineering, construction management, maintenance support and technical assistance, AECOM has more than 40,000 employees around the globe.
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