Foster’s bulbous neo-futurist sphere, currently shedding its civic shell to become a lush, office-driven riverside destination.
Building in Southwark, London, formerly the headquarters of the Greater London Authority.
Featured in Foster + Partners's definitive monograph, Norman Foster: A Life in Architecture.
Visitor Guide
Walk through 'The Scoop' amphitheater next door. While the building is under renovation, the public realm remains an active summer spot for performances.
The pedestrian embankment looking towards Tower Bridge. The building's leaning form reflects the river, emphasizing its 'Woodlouse' silhouette.
Closed for refurbishment. Work began in August 2025 to create office and retail space while retaining the building's distinctive core.
The building was designed as a giant sphere hanging over the river, but was rooted to the ground for practicality. It played the Joint Intelligence Service HQ in the Bond film 'Spectre'.
30 mins (exterior)
Design & Structure
Based on a modified sphere formed through computer modeling programs. The current refurbishment will straighten the southern slant to optimize floor space for new tenants.
The original experimental facade system used mechanically complex louvres. The update will introduce biodiversity through 10,000 sqm of re-imagined public realm planting.
Features a central concrete core of 1,950 tons. The diagrid steel system was designed solely to support the glass facade and distribute load across its unconventional shape.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed 110 The Queen's Walk?+
110 The Queen's Walk was designed by Foster + Partners and completed in 2002. It is located in London Borough of Southwark, United Kingdom.
Where is 110 The Queen's Walk located?+
110 The Queen's Walk is located in London Borough of Southwark, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.5047°, -0.0783°.
When was 110 The Queen's Walk built?+
110 The Queen's Walk was completed in 2002. It was designed by Foster + Partners.
Can I visit 110 The Queen's Walk?+
110 The Queen's Walk is a real building in London Borough of Southwark that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.