Ipswich is set to see two new river crossings designed by Foster + Partners, together with the comprehensive refurbishment of an existing lock, enhancing connectivity in the heart of town. The project, which will create new routes through the area, will help relieve the present congestion that disrupts the town centre. The new bridges will be part of a holistic vision for all traffic – vehicular, pedestrian and cyclists. >>>

The project comprises three high-rise residential towers, two low-rise SOHO towers, and a group of villas. The site context provides duality in qualities along the north-south axis: waterfront versus historic city, open views versus privacy and landscape versus urban density. UNStudio's design of the towers reflects this duality and creates unique architectural articulation for each side - hence the smoothness of curtain wall system on the tower north facade, and the texture of balconies on the south. >>>