?bloomberg, london,? designed by foster + partners, has won the 2018 RIBA stirling prize ? the annual award that celebrates the UK?s best new architecture. the company?s new european headquarters ? credited as the world?s most sustainable office ? comprises two environmentally friendly buildings connected by a bridge. read more about the project in our previous article, and see the other shortlisted entries here.

the bronze fins on the building?s exterior can open to allow fresh air inside
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?after vigorous debate, the jury reached a unanimous decision ? bloomberg?s new european HQ is a monumental achievement,? says RIBA president ben derbyshire. ?the creativity and tenacity of foster + partners and the patronage of bloomberg have not just raised the bar for office design and city planning, but smashed the ceiling. this building is a profound expression of confidence in british architecture ? and perfectly illustrates why the UK is the profession?s global capital. this role and reputation must be maintained, despite the political uncertainty of brexit.?
the project has been credited as the world?s most sustainable office
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?from our first discussions to the final details of the project, mike bloomberg and I had a ?meeting of minds? on every aspect of the project ? its sustainable focus, commitment to innovation and drive to create the best workplace for bloomberg employees,? explains norman foster, founder and executiv...