Farrells has proposed a series of low-level bridges over the River Thames to help stimulate water-side development in east London.
The studio headed up by architect Terry Farrell has released plans for six new bridges to the east of Tower Bridge. There are currently 34 crossings on the river, however all but one are placed to the west of the iconic bridge.
Farrell said that, as London's population increases, it fast approaches megacity status and will require better infrastructure, and social and affordable housing. The architect suggests enough developable land could be opened up around one such crossing to create 47,000 new homes.
The proposal follows a call from London mayor Boris Johnson to create 13 new river crossings to improve travel across the capital, and to create new jobs and homes.
"London is a great world city," said Farrell. "Its economy continues to thrive, it is a global centre for innovation, creativity and culture, and its population will reach 10 million by 2030 ? Europe's only 'super metropolis'."
"As a result of its success, London needs more housing on a bigger scale than ever before," he added. "Building low-level bridges in east London ? with opening sections to allow river traffic ? is one of the most important things we can do to transform housing delivery in London."

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