At the heart of our approach to urbanism lies a belief in the quiet power of well-considered architecture to shape the social and civic fabric of a city. Nowhere is this more evident than in our ongoing work at Victoria in central London, a group of buildings developed over more than a decade in collaboration with Landsec and a wide-ranging team of engineers, artists, and consultants. These projects — The Zig Zag Building, Kings Gate, n2 and n3, as well as Westminster Coroner's Court - represent a carefully calibrated urban ensemble that responds to the layered complexities of place, history, and public life. In particular, we are drawn to the potential of "Civic Ground" - the spaces in-between buildings, and the role of gardens in cities. Through their varied scales and material expressions, these buildings and public spaces aim not only to enhance the everyday experience of the city, but also to contribute to a longer cultural conversation about how we live and work together in dense, evolving urban environments.