A 1.1 acre rooftop forest of over 100 established trees and 10,000 plants has been granted planning as part of Roots In The Sky, a radical reimagining of the former Blackfriars Crown Court as a next-gen workspace.
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With just under 385,000 sq ft of contemporary and sustainable office, commercial and community space, Roots in The Sky will be London’s first office building to deliver an urban forest rooftop with extensive access for the local community and the public – with community gardens and collaborative neighbourhood uses, a rooftop restaurant, bar and swimming pool, and private terraces for the office space below.
Led by investment manager and developer Fabrix, the building is set to be one of the largest urban roof gardens in Europe and will make a significant contribution to London’s ambitious targets for greening, biodiversity and sustainability.
‘Our vision for Roots In The Sky is a modern workplace that actively engages with its local surroundings, and helps shape a neighbourhood that is enjoyable, liveable and economically productive,’ says Clive Nichol, CEO of Fabrix.
‘It’s a commercial building that aims to be a ‘good citizen’, offering a genuine place for community uses, contributing to the ongoing regeneration of Bankside and to London’s wider greening targets.’
