"Few people would guess the concrete and industrial steel lurking beneath these parks, but curious minds can spot some clues in the form of manholes and circular brick patterns poetically marking the location of each shaft below. Perhaps most visible are the black cast-iron ventilation shafts that twist and rise skyward. These are functional vortex columns that help the air escape from below, but they look like contemporary art sculptures, with poem verses engraved on their side."
"To date, seven parks have opened, with four more set to open by the end of the year. Some are so new that residents haven't yet clocked their existence. "I've heard of the Thames Tideway but didn't realise they were creating parks or public spaces over the works," said Melissa Woolford, an architect who lives in West London. "It's clever, I will be visiting with my family soon.""
Bazalgette park features sculptural installations by Nathan Coley, including black concrete structures that double as water fountains and stages for buskers. Hidden sewer infrastructure lies beneath the parks, indicated by manholes, circular brick patterns, and black cast-iron ventilation shafts that function as vortex columns with poem verses engraved on their sides. Clare Donnelly says the shafts are inspired by the movement of the water. Seven parks have opened so far, with four more due by year end. Some residents remain unaware of the new spaces, while others welcome the improved river connection but note missed opportunities for floating baths.
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