Emerging from the surprisingly clean underbelly of Canary Wharf tube station, I was greeted by something equally surprising. The sunshine.

In addition to this, a newly developed piece of urban planning at the centre of London’s concrete jungle. Wood Wharf.

An unlikely addition at the heart of the former docklands area, Wood Wharf sports a mercurially modern harmony of green space, open air planning and in all obviousness, a proclivity for contemporary wooden architecture.

Now a hub of modern culture, the area plays host to a litany of bustling shops and restaurants.

Additionally, a collection of charmingly themed art works.

Speaking with Stefano Amato, a London novice and receptionist of two weeks to the newly refurbished Revolut tower, he had this to say.

“I find it tranquil. A great place to work as well as eat lunch during the day. All around a very nice place to be”.

Two Revolut employees declined to comment.

A formerly frequent visitor of the banking district, I recall memories of a harsh, grey area comprised of a group of rather intimidating high-rises supplemented by their equally intimidating suit-cladded inhabitants.

Opinions change however.

Famous as the beating heart of global finance, Canary Wharf once carried with it a preconception as an unwaveringly anxious haven for the modern-day capitalist.

Today, the wharf is cultivating a new reputation for itself. A communal area of infectious energy that is bringing some colour back to the London finance district.