Metropolitan Wharf – 70 Wapping Wall, London, E1W 3SS Wapping

Metropolitan Wharf is a striking Grade II Listed Victorian warehouse occupying a prime position on the northern banks of the Thames in Wapping. Surrounded by cobbled streets and river views, this landmark building stands as a testament to London’s maritime past and architectural heritage.

Wapping has long been known for its authentic riverside warehouses, and is now emerging as a hub for creative workspaces. The area’s early regeneration in the 80s and 90s laid the foundation, and today, it is evolving again—offering 21st-century work environments in a truly atmospheric setting just east of Tower Bridge.

This latest chapter in Metropolitan Wharf’s story is led by UK Real Estate and HawkinsBrown Architects, who are overseeing a sensitive yet striking refurbishment. The first to sixth floors now house a series of design-led, open-plan creative workspaces. Each floorplate retains original features including exposed brickwork, cast iron columns, and warehouse-style windows—paired with modern essentials such as high-speed fibre, galvanised steel trunking, and suspended LED lighting. Above, eight bespoke residential penthouses by Design Research Studio—the interior arm of Tom Dixon—bring a bold, contemporary finish to the building’s upper levels. Metropolitan Wharf offers a rare blend: heritage architecture, modern design, and riverside location—all within one of London’s most character-rich quarters.