Royal Victoria Dock West
A vision to enhance public life on the water in the Royal Docks, aiming to create London’s most welcoming public space.
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DK-CM – working closely with Fourth Street and Royal Docks Waterways – created this ambitious but deliverable Vision for the future of Royal Victoria Dock West. The Vision includes a series of deliverable projects – from floating wellness provision and moorings to a ‘floating park’ utilising the whole waterspace.
‘The transformation of Royal Victoria Dock West is a major opportunity for Newham and for London as a whole, creating what will become one of the city’s most exciting new public spaces. I’m committed to transforming our waterways – cleaning them up, enabling wildlife to thrive and improving Londoners’ access to blue spaces across the city. Royal Docks Waterways’ work will help to ensure that Londoners can experience clean and safe waterways and enjoy the benefits of spending time near water, helping to build a greener and fairer London for everyone.’ – Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London.
Credits
- Client: Royal Docks Waterways
- Dates: 2025-6
- Collaborators: Fourth Street, Royal Docks team
- Status: Published February 2026.
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