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The '''Thames Barrier Park''' is a {{convert|22|acre|ha|1}} park in [[London]]'s docklands, named after its location on the north side of the [[River Thames]] next to the [[Thames Barrier]]. It is intended to aid the regeneration of the area by creating an attractive public space alongside residential and commercial developments. It is adjacent to [[Pontoon Dock DLR station]] in the [[Silvertown]] area of the [[London Borough of Newham]]. |
The '''Thames Barrier Park''' is a {{convert|22|acre|ha|1}} park in [[London]]'s docklands, named after its location on the north side of the [[River Thames]] next to the [[Thames Barrier]]. It is intended to aid the regeneration of the area by creating an attractive public space alongside residential and commercial developments. It is adjacent to [[Pontoon Dock DLR station]] in the [[Silvertown]] area of the [[London Borough of Newham]]. |
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[[Alain Provost]] of Groupe Signes won the international competition to design the park in 1995. As the first largely post-modern design in London, the park has a fresh modern look with adventurous planting and dancing water fountains, though unfortunately these are currently ( |
[[Alain Provost]] of Groupe Signes won the international competition to design the park in 1995. As the first largely post-modern design in London, the park has a fresh modern look with adventurous planting and dancing water fountains, though unfortunately these are currently (2007-current) fenced off and inoperable due to continued vandalism and engineering problems. |
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Revision as of 19:22, 30 November 2008
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The Thames Barrier Park is a 22 acres (8.9 ha) park in London's docklands, named after its location on the north side of the River Thames next to the Thames Barrier. It is intended to aid the regeneration of the area by creating an attractive public space alongside residential and commercial developments. It is adjacent to Pontoon Dock DLR station in the Silvertown area of the London Borough of Newham.
Alain Provost of Groupe Signes won the international competition to design the park in 1995. As the first largely post-modern design in London, the park has a fresh modern look with adventurous planting and dancing water fountains, though unfortunately these are currently (2007-current) fenced off and inoperable due to continued vandalism and engineering problems.
