Barrier Park / Memorial Canopy

[from the archives of 2012]

Architects: Patel Taylor in collaboration with Groupe Signes (Landscape). Engineers: Arup. Opened in 2000, the Memorial Canopy faces the Thames Barrier and commemorates Newham residents lost in the two World Wars. The wall is made of fair-faced concrete.

The park contains 22 acres of lawns, some beautiful trees and hedges, fountains, gardens, wildflower meadows, a children's play area and a 5-a-side football/basketball court. It has received many awards including an RIBA 2001 Award. London Borough of Newham.

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