The gradual return of the peregrine falcon to major cities in Europe in recent years is both a natural occurrence as well as the result of artificial reintroduction. Building upon a new ecological appreciation of this endangered bird of prey, the project seeks to learn about and teach people about the changes taking place within London’s broader ecosystems. It also considers the types of relationships that can be fostered between humans and avifauna through a better understanding of the natural systems in our cities–here being squeezed into an ultra-narrow sliver site behind St Pancras Station.

Falcons nest atop some of the tallest urban buildings around. In the wild, they will often nest on a cliff-face with harsh winds and dangerous ledges; site sounds and views are thus brought together in the Wind Tower which houses the falcon’s eyrie.

Almost touching the canal on the northern boundary is the Library. A building entirely for humans, it is not intended for birds. In between the Wind Tower and Library is the Caretaker’s House. A further structure, the Watch Tower, is home to other birds when the falcon is away, yet its view focuses upon the Wind Tower, where the falcon is guardian.