OMA has been appointed by Cathedral Group and Development Securities as masterplanner and lead architect of the 19 acre Morden Wharf site on London’s Greenwich Peninsula. Located in the vicinity of the O2 Arena with 500 meters of waterfront along the Thames River, Morden Wharf is an important part of the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Peninsula West Masterplan, which outlines the Council’s intention to transform the Peninsula into a major entertainment zone by focusing development and regeneration around multi-purpose sports, entertainment and educational facilities. OMA’s vision for Morden Wharf adds value to an already impressive site through regeneration of existing buildings and infrastructure which attract visitors and residents to the sites cultural, residential, leisure, and commercial offerings.
Ibrahim Abdelhady is an architect, academic, and media entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in architecture and digital publishing. He is the Founder and CEO of Arch2O.com, a leading platform in architectural media, renowned for showcasing innovative projects, student work, and critical discourse in design. Holding dual PhDs in Architecture, Dr. Abdelhady combines academic rigor with industry insight, shaping both future architects and architectural thought. He actively teaches, conducts research, and contributes to the global architecture community through his writing, lectures, and media ventures. His work bridges the gap between practice and academia, pushing the boundaries of how architecture is communicated in the digital age.