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creating natural habitats for birds and insects. Both its name and commemorative water rill evokes the lost river that once ran through here, The River Westbourne. Dove Place features ‘Bicameral’ a commissioned sculpture by British artist, Conrad Shawcross, its position purposely facing Pimlico Road in honour of its famed reputation as London’s premier design districts. Leading onto Whistler Square, resplendent with reflective water pool made of British slate, its surface ripples evoking the lost rivers of London, flanked by fragrant magnolia trees. Garrison Square forms the heartbeat of Chelsea Barracks, providing a space for community life to flourish. At its heart, a Grade II listed Garrison Chapel built in Romanesque-Byzantine style, one of the few surviving chapels of its kind in London. The eight ‘petals’ of the Chapel’s beautiful glass window form the inspiration behind the Chelsea Barracks emblem. The next (fifth) garden square to be delivered is Five Fields Square, named after the site’s 18th century place name, forming the largest garden square comprising two avenues of mature trees set within a lawn, bordered by traditional railings. Tasked with the continued development of the Masterplan are renowned landscape architects, Gustafson Porter + Bowman, and a group of elite architects including Squire & Partners (Phase 1), Paul Davis & Partners (Phase 2), Ben Pentreath (Phase 3a) and Eric Parry Architects (Phase 4).
The unique collaboration between Master- planners Michael Squire, Dixon Jones and Kim Wilkie, signalled the evolution of this 12.8-acre historic site, and the City of London. Setting the development buildings around seven new garden squares not only opened up enchanting vistas for residences; they paid homage to the tradition of garden squares, gifting London with 5-acres of beautifully landscaped public realm that breathe life into the city. Timeless and elegant with finishes that are bespoke to Chelsea Barracks and its residences, every detail is carefully considered and steeped in the rich heritage of London. Unprecedented in space and scale, with exceptional craftsmanship and classic design imbued with contemporary accents, each home is immaculately tailored for modern day living. Formed of six development phases, the launch of Phases 1-3 in May 2019 marked a decade in the making, and the first time in 150-years that the site was open to the public. Each square is distinct with its own character, providing tranquil spaces to connect with people and nature. Mulberry Square welcomes residents and guests with its vibrant floral bands of colour inspired by British Artist, Bridget Riley CBE the ‘Edge of Light’ works. Its culinary garden pays homage to the neighbouring Chelsea Physic Garden and offers fresh ingredients for the Restaurant.
No.2 Mulberry Square
The Garden Square Reimagined
Bordering Chelsea Bridge Road is Bourne Walk, a nature corridor lined with London Plane trees and flowerbeds teeming with native perennials,
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