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Here are five notable UK-based projects by Heatherwick Studio (founded by Thomas Heatherwick), each with a summary and images:1. Coal Drops Yard (London)

• A redevelopment of two mid-19th-century railway coal-drop warehouses in the King’s Cross area of London into a retail, dining and public-space destination. (Wikipedia)
• Heatherwick’s signature “kissing roof” connects the two historic buildings, adding a dynamic steel and glass form above the preserved brick and iron shed structures. (Wikipedia)
• It opened in October 2018 and has been praised for blending heritage and contemporary design. (Wikipedia)

2. East Beach Café (Littlehampton, West Sussex)

• One of Heatherwick Studio’s earlier built works (opened in 2007) — a seaside café with a sculptural, monocoque steel shell inspired by a chunk of washed-up driftwood. (Wikipedia)
• The building is 40 m long, 7 m wide and 5 m high, with minimal openings on the land-side to protect views from a conservation area, and large sea-facing glazing. (Wikipedia)
• It received regional design awards for its striking form that complements the seaside context. (Wikipedia)

3. The Rolling Bridge (Paddington Basin, London)

• A kinetic pedestrian footbridge designed by Heatherwick Studio in London’s Paddington Basin, which curls up into an octagonal shape to allow water traffic (though actual traffic is limited). (Wikipedia)
• The structure comprises eight triangular steel segments hinged and moved by hydraulic cylinders to create the curling action. (Wikipedia)
• Completed in 2004/2005 and serves both functional (bridge) and sculptural roles. (Wikipedia)

4. Olympia London (Kensington, London – redevelopment)

• The historic exhibition centre in west London (originally opened 1886) is undergoing a major redevelopment led by Heatherwick Studio, converting it into a mixed-use venue with cultural, retail, hospitality and public space uses. (The Times)
• The redesign retains much of the heritage while introducing new public areas, rooftop terraces, modern event spaces and pedestrian routes. (The Times)
• The project is phased and aims to significantly increase the number of events per year and diversify the use of the site. (The Times)

5. Maggie’s Centre Leeds (Leeds)

• A charitable building designed by Heatherwick Studio for the Maggie’s Cancer Care Charity in Leeds: a plant-covered supportive environment for cancer patients. (Architectural Digest)
• The design incorporates 23,000 flowers and 17,000 plants, blending architecture and nature to reflect the idea of change, growth and support. (Architectural Digest)
• Its layout allows for communal spaces (a kitchen area) and more private “nook” areas, responding to the needs of its users in a subtle way. (Architectural Digest)

If you like, I can pull together a longer list of UK projects by Heatherwick Studio (including smaller and less-well-known works) and provide a map with their locations. Would that be helpful?