US studio James Corner Field Operations has won a competition to convert a kilometre-long section of disused railway in central London into "a garden in the sky" named the Camden Highline.
Informed by the New York High Line, which was designed by James Corner Field Operations with US architecture studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the Camden Highline will run from Camden to King's Cross.
The London version of the highly successful New York linear park will be designed by James Corner Field Operations in collaboration with local studio vPPR Architects.
Top: the Camden Highline is planned for a stretch of disused railway. Above: it will be built in central London
The park will be built on a section of railway viaduct that was abandoned around 30 years ago when a length of four-track line was reduced to double-track. Located eight metres above ground, the raised park will be accessed by a series of staircases positioned along its route.
"Camden is such an extraordinary place, a vibrant, hip, and diverse community that will soon enjoy an amazingly unique, public green thread that ties its various communities together in ways both revelatory and transformative," said James Corner, lead designer at James Corner Field Operations.
"We could not be more excited to work with residents and stakeholders to create a one-of-a-kind elevated park along the viaduct that speaks to the magical symbiosis of nature, culture, arts, and community."
The park will run ...