A quiet slice of Gehry-adjacent London development—less Bilbao fireworks, more ‘what does a block do when it wants to behave?’
Company headquarters in Fitzrovia, London.
Featured in Frank Gehry's definitive monograph, Building Art: Life and Work of Frank Gehry.
Visitor Guide
Don’t expect spectacle; look for moments of skew, corner conditions, and how the block negotiates Tottenham Court Road energy with Fitzrovia calm.
At the square itself, shoot toward the façades in early morning for clean geometry and minimal street clutter.
Mixed-use development; generally not a tourist interior. Public access is mainly the outdoor square and surrounding streets; any retail is accessible during business hours.
The ‘architecture nerd’ move here is urban, not formal: the square is the object—buildings are the edges that make it usable.
20–40 minutes
Design & Structure
Block-and-square urban design with façade systems optimized for repetition and durability. Computational work here is often envelope performance and modular coordination, not expressive form.
Durable urban façade materials (stone/metal/glass mix typical of central London) chosen for longevity and a measured street presence.
Standard mid-rise structural frames; the engineering interest is in façade attachment, acoustic performance, and servicing within tight urban constraints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed One Rathbone Square?+
One Rathbone Square was designed by Frank Gehry and completed in 2017.
When was One Rathbone Square built?+
One Rathbone Square was completed in 2017. It was designed by Frank Gehry.
Can I visit One Rathbone Square?+
One Rathbone Square is a real building in the world 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.