1 Undershaft Skyscraper to Rival The Shard in Height

Updated plans reflect post-pandemic shift, focusing on public spaces and sustainability, with completion expected in 2029.

1 Undershaft, also known as the Trellis, is set to become one of the tallest buildings in London, rivaling The Shard.
The skyscraper will house a free public viewing gallery, an education center, and a restaurant at the top.
The building's design has been updated to reflect the decline in office work after the Covid-19 pandemic, with a focus on wellbeing-led commercial space, high-quality external spaces, public open spaces, improved sustainability, and a cultural and creative offer.
The building is expected to be finished in 2029 and will be the most significant project in a wave of new skyscrapers in the City’s “Eastern Cluster”, which already includes 11 buildings 100m high or taller, with plans in the pipeline for at least 10 more.
Despite initial post-pandemic concerns of an excess of empty office space, the demand for new office space in central London has surged, prompting developers to press ahead with projects like 1 Undershaft.