Thames Wharf Studios, Creative workspace complex in Hammersmith, England
Thames Wharf Studios is a creative workspace complex of four buildings arranged around a central courtyard along the River Thames, featuring industrial design and open floor layouts. The site combines functional work areas with direct waterfront access.
The site functioned as an oil facility for Duckham until 1979, when architect Richard Rogers converted the industrial buildings into contemporary offices in 1983. This transformation saved the structures from demolition and gave them new purpose.
The complex maintains its industrial character through visible structural elements while housing architectural firms and the well-known River Café restaurant today. This mix of old building fabric and current uses shapes how visitors experience the place.
Access is available through multiple transport options, including Hammersmith Broadway tube station and the A219 road connection to central London and Heathrow Airport. Visitors should know that the site sits on the riverbank and is easily walkable from surrounding areas.
A distinctive feature is a two-story rooftop extension completed in 1991 that resembles the shape of a bread bin. This unusual architectural detail often goes unnoticed by visitors to the complex.
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