For Bold Tendencies, their 3.5m-wide raised platform spans the entire width of the car park, its steel support beams cantilevered at both ends. Two staircases at either side provide an elevated promenade and on the northern tip the balustrade position at the half-landing provides unencumbered views of London.

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Architects: Cooke Fawcett

Location: Peckham, London SE15, United Kingdom

Lead Architects: Francis Fawcett

Area: 150.0 m2

Project Year: 2017

Photographs: Peter Landers Photography

Structural Engineer: AKTII / Pell Frischmann

Client: Bold Tendencies

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From the architect. For Bold Tendencies, their 3.5m-wide raised platform spans the entire width of the car park, its steel support beams cantilevered at both ends. Two staircases at either side provide an elevated promenade and on the northern tip the balustrade position at the half-landing provides unencumbered views of London.
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The deck and steps are made of full-width hardwood timber decking, and three areas of custom-designed benches and sun-loungers are planned. Timber handrails on the upper level are angled to provide natural places to lean and rest, taking in the artwork and activities taking place on the roof of the car park, with Frank?s Bar at the far end. Nestled underneath the steelwork is a timber-framed box pa...