Meet Shard Place, a Gleaming Glass Tower With the Highest Outdoor Pool in London
- The Shard in London, designed by Renzo Piano, is the European Union’s tallest building and is accompanied by the newly launched Shard Place, a 27-story tower with 176 turnkey rental apartments.
The Shard was officially unveiled in London over a decade ago and dubbed the European Union's tallest building at the time. Its striking pyramid design is the vision of Italian architect Renzo Piano, whose international practice is also responsible for Shard Place , a new 27-story tower next door that just launched sales for its 176 turnkey rental apartments.
The glass building sits in the heart of England's capital with low-iron glazing that helps maximize daylight, alongside ventilated "winter gardens" that create a seamless flow between its interiors and exterior spaces. The Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW)-designed structure is slated to welcome its first residents in June, with units exclusively available to let in studio to three-bedroom layouts, ranging from 425 to 1,486 square feet, respectively.
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Shard Place (center, bottom left), stands next to it's much taller neighbor, The Shard .
The tower's two intersecting volumes appear to float 52 feet off the ground, with the intention of providing 13,000 square feet of landscaped public space, alongside 9,000 square feet of retail space. Details like floor-to-ceiling windows carry over from the lobby to the residences, helping to frame landmark vistas of St. Paul's Cathedral and more in main living areas.
A closer look around the apartments that come in 20 different layouts, according to press materials, reveals elegant interior designs by multi-disciplinary firm State of Craft . Meant to be an "extension of the building's architecture," the abodes are highlighted with timeless, natural materials that range from wood to stone. But as an homage to the neighborhood, residents are also able to choose from two distinct color palettes—Bermondsey and Borough—that alternatively mirror light and dark colorways.
Inside one of the rental apartment's main living areas.
In addition to bespoke handmade furnishings by State of Craft, decor by British and European brands such as Cassina, B&B Italia, and Fredericia spans the homes. A sum of over 1,000 artworks curated by Richeldis Fine Art are sprinkled throughout the apartments and the common areas, too, placing residents next to original paintings like Lawrence Calver and ceramics by Rhian Jones. Optional upgrades include Beaumont & Brown linens and custom ProCook kitchenware.
View of St. Paul's Cathedral from London's highest outdoor swimming pool.
For keeping entertained, Shard Place renters have access to 12,000 square feet of luxury amenities across three stories. The capital's highest outdoor swimming pool is one that promises unobstructed views of the cityscape, while others include a 15-seat cinema and a 12-seat dining room with a kitchen and a private chef available to book. A fully equipped gym, a sauna, and a steam room are part of the wellness suite. Other services include 24-hour concierge, housekeeping, and exclusive car club membership available to residents.
Pricing for Shard Place rentals starts at $937 per week for studios (roughly $3,800 a month) and goes up to $2,512 per week for the three-bedroom apartments (about over $10,000 per month). Contact JLL Residential and Knight Frank for more information.
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