It is great to see that Eden Dock has been shortlisted in the Landscape category at the World Architecture Festival.
The project transforms a once-inaccessible urban dock into a model for sustainable regeneration. By reclaiming underused waterways as inclusive public spaces, Eden Dock brings together ecological restoration with community-led placemaking in Canary Wharf.
Eden Dock delivers measurable ecological gains, including a 55% biodiversity net gain facilitated by 770m² of floating islands and 42 new trees. Planting includes 70–80 resilient, native species, providing year-round habitat for pollinators, birds and aquatic life. Temporary fencing protects young plants from grazing geese, while bespoke “duck doors” allow safe access for chicks and amphibians. Monitoring to date has identified increases in invertebrate populations and a greater diversity of fish and bird species. Collectively, these measures deliver a 100% uplift in predicted ecosystem service value, including carbon sequestration, a 10% reduction in local urban heat, and long-term improvements to air and water quality.
It’s a well-deserved recognition of the team’s collaborative effort and ambition. Congratulations to Canary Wharf Group, Howells, Greengage Environmental Ltd and all other collaborators involved.
Check out the shortlist
