Lombard Wharf is a 28-storey residential tower on the Thames in Battersea, creating a slender riverside landmark on a site previously identified for development of no more than nine storeys.
A minimal oval footprint maximises public space around the base of the tower, while continuous wraparound balconies give the building its distinctive sculptural form. Precast concrete balcony edges create a fluid, shifting profile that responds to the movement and open character of the riverside setting.
At ground level, new public realm extends the Thames Path through the site, reconnecting a previously fragmented section of riverfront and strengthening pedestrian links towards Battersea High Street and Clapham Junction. Delivered from inception to handover in just 38 months, the project combines an ambitious planning proposition with a highly efficient approach to design and delivery.
Patel Taylor has honoured our vision for the site, which was to deliver exemplar architecture and an attractive new public realm that improves local connections as well as providing much-needed new homes for Wandsworth.
Alastair Baird, Regional Managing Director, Barratt London
