The News Building

Designed by world-renowned architectural studio Renzo Piano Building Workshop, The News Building is a ‘sister’ structure to The Shard, which it sits alongside.

The 17-storey office block is home to News UK’s London operations, including The Times, The Sun and The Wall Street Journal. The building includes landscaped roof terraces, naturally ventilated winter gardens and a range of other environmental features that resulted in a BREEAM Excellent rating.

Brand: Scheldebouw

Architect: Renzo Piano Building Workshop

Contractor: Mace

Developer: Sellar Property Group

The project

The concept

The building provides around 40,000 sqm of modern, efficient commercial space over 17 levels. Its interactive wall system features a double skin façade that guarantees high levels of thermal and acoustic ventilation and natural light, with other sustainable elements including photovoltaic roof panels and a combined heating and power plant.