Camden Bridge
2026
Following successful collaboration with structural engineers Price & Myers on a design competition, we have been working with Reef Group and the London Borough of Camden on the design and delivery of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge across the Regent’s Canal. Located northwest of our Tapestry building and the wider King’s Cross Masterplan, the new bridge spans 40m between Camley Street on the north side of the canal and Granary Street on the south, landing at the corner of a significant new mixed-use development known as Tribeca. The design of the bridge and its associated infrastructure negotiates a 4m level difference between the street levels on either side.
The project consists of three primary components: a simple and direct cycle and pedestrian bridge with an elegant, dynamic form that reflects its structural principles; an earthwork bridge landing involving ramps, steps, terraces and planters, bound by a simple brick retaining wall inspired by the surrounding Victorian-era canal infrastructure; and gently sloped landscaping, public space and seating areas that integrate seamlessly into the Tribeca site’s public realm, connecting to Granary Street and any future public space.
The bridge is designed as lightweight and filigree to contrast the solidity and heaviness of the road and railway bridges nearby. It consists of three parts with the middle a simple-span section propped between cantilevering sections either side. The structure and form are considered as one integrated whole. To minimise impact on canal boats and towpath users, the structure is kept above the deck and forms the required balustrading. The peaks and troughs of these triangular balustrades, a mix of solid panels and comb-like fins, describe the structural forces at play. We have strived to make it as beautiful in darkness as it is in daylight, carefully integrating lighting to ensure an inviting glow at night that also reinforces the structural narrative.
The requirement for a new crossing is driven by the significant level of redevelopment on both sides of Regent’s Canal in the immediate and wider area. In this location, the scheme will provide a significant public open space in the midst of mid-to-high-rise buildings, forming a key moment on the journey between Camden and King’s Cross. The bridge forms just one element of Camden Council’s objectives to create a network of links, spaces and routes through these developments, ensuring quality, inclusivity and accessibility across the public realm. The project has involved consultation with Canal and Rivers Trust, local stakeholders and residential communities.