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The Tide Park Opens First Kilometer in London

architecture-design · 2026-05-04

The Tide, a new elevated park in London created by Diller Scofidio + Renfro alongside Neiheiser Argyros and GROSS.MAX, has just opened its first kilometer. Located in Greenwich Peninsula, this park is part of a larger project by Knight Dragon from Hong Kong, which aims to build 15,000 homes and generate 13,000 jobs. The park features 28 tree-like steel structures made in Italy by Cimolai, designed to promote an elevated ecosystem. The walkway, which is 9 meters high, offers breathtaking views of the Thames and includes art pieces from artists like Damien Hirst and Morag Myerscough. Future developments will include a floating cinema and a waterfront gallery. In related news, Mayor Sadiq Khan has rejected Foster + Partners' Tulip tower due to design concerns, though the firm recently won a project for the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum.

Key facts

  • The Tide is a 5 km elevated park in London's Greenwich Peninsula.
  • Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Neiheiser Argyros, and GROSS.MAX.
  • First kilometer opened in July 2019.
  • 28 steel structures made by Italian firm Cimolai.
  • Artworks by Damien Hirst, Allen Jones, Morag Myerscough, Heather & Ivan Morison, GERONIMO, and Gaz Coombes.
  • Developer Knight Dragon plans 15,000 new homes and 13,000 jobs.
  • London Mayor Sadiq Khan blocked The Tulip tower by Foster + Partners.
  • Foster + Partners won Bilbao Fine Arts Museum expansion competition.

Entities

Artists

  • Damien Hirst
  • Allen Jones
  • Morag Myerscough
  • Heather & Ivan Morison
  • GERONIMO
  • Gaz Coombes
  • Leo Villareal

Institutions

  • Diller Scofidio + Renfro
  • Neiheiser Argyros
  • GROSS.MAX
  • Knight Dragon
  • Cimolai
  • The Shed
  • The Vessel
  • MoMA
  • Foster + Partners
  • Safra Group
  • Renzo Piano Building Workshop
  • Adamson Associates
  • LM uriarte arkitektura S.L.P.
  • Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
  • Artribune

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Greenwich Peninsula
  • Thames
  • New York
  • United States
  • Italy
  • Seoul
  • South Korea
  • Moscow
  • Russia
  • Bilbao
  • Spain

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