Helicals Smithfield May 2026

Here’s a short draft piece on — written in an informative, architectural tone suitable for a design blog, property article, or portfolio entry. A Twist in the Skyline: Helicals Brings a New Landmark to Smithfield Smithfield has long been defined by its industrial roots—cobbled streets, former meat-packing warehouses, and the iconic dome of St Bartholomew’s Hospital. But a striking new addition is set to twist its way onto the London skyline: Helicals Smithfield .

Designed by emerging architecture studio Veridian Forms , Helicals is not a single tower but a pair of intertwined residential volumes that spiral upward from a shared public podium. Located on a former car park site just minutes from the historic Smithfield Market, the development challenges the area’s traditionally low-rise fabric with a confident, sculptural gesture. The name says it all. Each of the two towers features a continuous helical exoskeleton—a lattice of weathering steel that wraps around glazed floor plates. As the towers rise, they lean slightly toward one another, creating a dynamic, choreographed silhouette. At street level, the helix widens into a colonnaded arcade, offering covered walkways, small-scale retail, and café seating. helicals smithfield

With construction scheduled to begin in late 2026, Helicals Smithfield is poised to become one of the capital’s most talked-about landmarks—a bold twist in a neighbourhood that has never been afraid of reinvention. Here’s a short draft piece on — written