The Shard

The Shard, the UK’s tallest building, will illuminate pink on the evening of Thursday 1st October to mark the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

Visible across London for one night only, the display aims to raise awareness of breast cancer and promote the importance of early detection, education, and support for life-saving research. 

Last week, The Shard’s reception was transformed into a vibrant showcase of colour and creativity as artist and Shard Quarter team member Gustavo Villegas returned with a new collection of paintings created especially for The Shard.

Gustavo, who has been part of the team at The Shard for many years, has built a growing reputation for his colourful and expressive paintings. His latest collection offered occupiers the opportunity to experience his work up close, bringing his distinctive artistic style into the heart of the building.

Last week, The Shard’s office occupiers came together for a week dedicated to wellbeing, movement and taking a moment away from the working day.

From energising fitness sessions and a smoothie-powered challenge to restorative treatments and creative workshops, Wellbeing Week offered something for every pace and preference – encouraging occupiers to pause, recharge and connect with colleagues across the building.

When Madalin Gramada arrived in the UK from Italy at the age of 19, he joined the housekeeping team at the Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard. Twelve years later, his role would see him working alongside international security teams and protecting some of the world's most recognisable visitors.

The career trajectory that led him to become Front of House Security Manager is not unusual at The Shard, which Madalin calls his second home.

"Everything that I achieved is through hard work, but The Shard has given me the opportunity to become who I am," he says.

Beloved London bakery Konditor has opened its newest store at Shard Quarter, bringing its renowned handcrafted cakes, brownies and celebration bakes to the heart of London Bridge.

Located on Joiner Street, directly opposite The View from The Shard entrance and moments from London Bridge Station, the new shop marks Konditor's return to the London Bridge neighbourhood, having previously operated from nearby Borough Market.

Striking new imagery released today captured last evening’s solar eclipse from the highest vantage point in Western Europe.

As the Moon obscured 91% of the Sun’s visible disc over the capital, The Shard, one of London’s most recognisable modern landmarks, provided an extraordinary vantage point from which to record the most significant solar eclipse visible from the British Isles in almost 27 years.

Tenants and visitors gathered at vantage points throughout the building to watch the spectacle. As the eclipse approached its maximum, temperatures dropped and daylight noticeably diminished across London.