London is a forest, home to more than 8 million trees, one for every Londoner. Yet it rarely feels that way.
In this provocative and timely book, architects, ecologists, artists and activists argue that trees deserve a more central role in the city's design—not as decorative afterthoughts or technical fixes, but as spatial and cultural protagonists.
London Arboretum is a richly illustrated compendium exploring how trees shape London and how London has shaped its tree spaces. From the ancient woodland of Epping Forest to a community orchard in Hackney and the annual Norwegian Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, the book guides readers through 26 archetypal tree spaces, using social history, photography, and original drawings to reveal the stories rooted within them.
Judith Lösing is a director at the architectural practice East. London Arboretum is the product of her time as a research fellow at the Architecture Foundation.
Editor: Judith Losing
Publisher: Architecture Foundation
ISBN: 9781999646226
Format: Paperback
Pages: 172
Publication Date: 2025