Goulston Street Pocket Park: Macchiato

Macchiato is a temporary pocket park on New Goulston Street in the Petticoat Lane area, commissioned by Aldgate Connect BID for the London Festival of Architecture 2026.

Image: OUT Architecture

Goulston Street Pocket Park: Macchiato

Macchiato is a temporary pocket park on New Goulston Street in the Petticoat Lane area, commissioned by Aldgate Connect BID for the London Festival of Architecture 2026.

1st - 30th June Open Every Day

Activity Type
Installation
Free
Open 24 Hours

Designed by OUT Architecture, the installation takes its name and form from an everyday observation, the circular stain left by a coffee cup. This simple, accidental mark is translated into a shared circular seating and gathering space, positioned directly outside The Colombian Coffee Company, a social enterprise whose values of community and ethical trade run through the project.

The design transforms an underused corner of the historic market area into a welcoming place to pause, meet, and linger. Circular seating brings warmth and character to the space, celebrating the market's multicultural heritage and its legacy of everyday social exchange.

Macchiato is on view throughout June 2026 and will remain in place after the festival.

Location

Outside The Colombian Coffee Company

13 New Goulston St
E1 7QD

Nearest station:
Aldgate, Aldgate East, Liverpool Street

Level access, with no/automatic doors

Image: OUT Architecture

Free

This is a drop-in event with no booking required

Organisers

NLA - London's built environment community

NLA - London's built environment community

Aldgate Connect Business Improvement District

Aldgate Connect Business Improvement District

School of Art, Architecture and Design, London Metropolitan University

School of Art, Architecture and Design, London Metropolitan University

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