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Cornmill Gardens

Location
Lewisham, London, UK
Client
London Borough of Lewisham
Expertise
Landscape Architecture
Lighting
Building Services Engineering
Completion
2007
Cost
£1.5m

Spearheading urban renewal with a new piazza and gardens.

Cornmill Gardens
Cornmill Gardens
Cornmill Gardens
Cornmill Gardens
Cornmill Gardens
Cornmill Gardens

We refined the brief through consultation with the client, local population, and stakeholders. The design introduced distinct character zones, including a piazza-style town square for socialising, events, and market stalls, alongside gardens with a children’s play area and lawns. The project also transformed the river by removing its concrete channel, integrating it into the site, and encouraging native flora and fauna to thrive. High-quality pedestrian and cycle lanes now connect the area to the town centre, complemented by new public art, lighting, and signage.

The result is a revitalised space that enhances Lewisham’s sense of identity, creating a well-lit, sociable, and safe environment.

Awards
Civic Trust Award 2008
Commendation 2008 / Area-based Regeneration categoryWaterways Renaissance Awards
Best Streetscape Project 2007Landscape and Amenity Awards