Park Crescent, Garden square in City of Westminster, England
Park Crescent is a garden square laid out in a semicircular arrangement of elegant townhouses in the City of Westminster. The white stucco facades curve around a maintained green space, with ornamental columns defining the building line.
John Nash designed this Grade I listed structure between 1818 and 1820 as part of his scheme to develop the Regent's Park area. The building represents a key component of the larger urban planning vision that shaped London's West End.
The space functions as a gathering place where residents spend time outdoors throughout the seasons. The curved design creates an intimate setting that encourages people to linger and enjoy the surroundings.
The location sits near Great Portland Street and Regent's Park Underground stations, making it easy to reach. Benches and maintained pathways allow visitors to explore at a comfortable pace.
The facade's symmetrical curve can trick the eye—from certain viewpoints, the crescent appears stretched longer than it truly is. This optical effect emerges from the precision of the geometric design itself.
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