Borough, Bankside and Bermondsey

Peveril Gardens sits on the roof of a 1960s podium at Peveril House. By adding a public staircase and beautiful new planting, it has been transformed. The space is both a garden for residents and a place for the wider public to enjoy during the day.  

This was a collaborative project designed by: 

• Sanchez Benton Architects 
• artist Gabriel Kuri 
• award-winning horticulturalist Nigel Dunnett

By working closely with the residents of Peveril House and nearby estates, we're proud to have delivered a new garden with access for all. 

Community benefits

Forma Arts and Media will be based here and manage the ground floor space to include:

• 6 artist studios rented in line with Mayor of London’s guide on affordability
• a café and community space with a dedicated Community Engagement Curator 
• a resident-engaged arts and cultural programme
• at least one open studio event a year
• opportunities for studio artists to engage with residents and wider audiences  

The project contributes to: 

• our Great Estates Programme, improving landscaping and amenities for local residents
• our ambition to deliver new affordable workspace 

Funding

The project is funded by the New Homes Bonus programme, Cleaner Greener Safer fund and the Mayor of London’s Good Growth Fund.