OUT Architecture's Macchiato Pocket Park for London Festival of Architecture 2026
Macchiato, a public space created by OUT Architecture for the London Festival of Architecture 2026, is situated in front of The Colombian Coffee Company on Petticoat Lane, renowned for its cultural diversity and vibrancy. This initiative revitalizes an overlooked urban area, fostering a spot for dialogue and relaxation amidst the hustle of city life. Spanning 120 m², the pocket park was curated by Nina Vuga, with Francesco Nardacci and Alessandro Minotti as the principal architects. Red Collective & Jamps Studio managed production, while landscape design was provided by Susanna Grant from LINDA and Will Scholey of Scholey Garden Design. Aldgate Connect BID is the client, and photographers involved include Federico Farinatti and Aldgate Connect BID. The project is categorized under Installations and Structures, Public Buildings, and Community.
Key facts
- Macchiato is a public space designed by OUT Architecture for the London Festival of Architecture 2026.
- It is located in front of The Colombian Coffee Company on Petticoat Lane in London.
- The project transforms a forgotten urban corner into a meeting place.
- The pocket park covers 120 m².
- The project was curated by Nina Vuga.
- Principal architects are Francesco Nardacci and Alessandro Minotti.
- Production by Red Collective & Jamps Studio.
- Landscape design by Susanna Grant of LINDA and Will Scholey of Scholey Garden Design.
- Client is Aldgate Connect BID.
- Photographers: Federico Farinatti and Aldgate Connect BID.
Entities
Artists
- Francesco Nardacci
- Alessandro Minotti
- Nina Vuga
- Susanna Grant
- Will Scholey
- Federico Farinatti
Institutions
- OUT Architecture
- London Festival of Architecture
- The Colombian Coffee Company
- Red Collective
- Jamps Studio
- LINDA
- Scholey Garden Design
- Aldgate Connect BID
Locations
- Petticoat Lane
- London
- United Kingdom