Is Greenwich Peninsula's design district visionary or just a marketing ploy?

摘要

Building a dedicated design district in the middle of a huge residential scheme is a London first. Can it work asks Thomas Lane Developer Knight Dragon's launch of a design district at its Greenwich Peninsula scheme in south-east London is an intriguing idea. Sandwiched between swaths of anonymous-looking, high-rise residential blocks is a hectare of land that will include 16 low-rise buildings designed by small architectural practices. These include 6a, Mole, Adam Khan, Assemblage and David Kohn. There will also be a transparent market area by 2015 Serpentine Pavilion creator, Spanish practice.