We were approached by a building owner in the City of London who wanted their newly refurbished offices to look out on to a beautiful green courtyard – a space that people would use and enjoy. It became more complicated because this urban courtyard sits above a busy restaurant and bar in the heart of the City of London. In addition, we had very little structural information, so transforming an underused space into a high-quality urban outdoor environment became a sizeable challenge!
The project included full hard and soft landscaping, bespoke planter fabrication, and integrated irrigation and lighting systems. Designed as a contemporary urban courtyard, the space features a warm, natural material palette and carefully selected planting to enhance biodiversity.
The result is a welcoming urban oasis that supports amenity use, informal meetings, and moments of calm within a dense city setting.
Proud winner of BALI 2025 Repurposed Development Award
Design & Build Bowles & Wyer. Photography Paul Upward
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