The redevelopment of this London square allows for the expansion of a too thinly arranged layout of public spaces and as such for the beginning of an overall enhancement of the urban ensemble. Redeveloping this crossroads area was imperative for the local development of the neighborhood and for its opening onto the larger urban agglomeration surrounding.  The project encourages soft forms of traffic, both pedestrians and bicycles. It seeks to diversify the uses of the site, highlight the attractiveness of the surrounding businesses, to facilitate the recent insertion of office and residential buildings.

The sober and mineral square is dotted with ginkgo and maple trees from Japan. The trees are organized in varying densities to create visual openings that help channel the flow of passersby. The areas surrounding the buildings are left unobstructed, encouraging the smooth flow of movement and providing ample space for the shops. In the center, a cover of vegetation creates alcove spaces of more intimate dimension, which invites each passerby to wander about more at random. It also serves in protecting the site from strong winds and bad weather.
The vegetation and the stone surfacing plays with the rapid alternation of rain and sun. The sun is reflected on the wet leaves, creating contrasts among their bright colors and producing a warm and unique atmosphere. At night, the trees are illuminated in order to create a visually denser canopy. The wooded scene presents itself as a reassuring, bright, comfortable place.