As London Build Expo celebrates its 10th anniversary, we're taking a look back at 10 of the most remarkable buildings constructed across Britain in the past decade. From cutting-edge sustainability to bold architectural statements, these projects have helped shape the UK's built environment since 2015.

• Bloomberg London HQ (2017) – London

• Tate Modern Switch House (Blavatnik Building) (2016) – London

• The Shard Interior Fit-Out Completion (2016) – London

• V&A Dundee (2018) – Dundee, Scotland

• The Macallan Distillery (2018) – Speyside, Scotland

• Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (2019) – London

• One Nine Elms / DAMAC Tower (2023) – London

• Royal Liverpool Hospital (2020) – Liverpool

• Glasgow Queen Street Station Redevelopment (2021) – Glasgow, Scotland

• Manchester Engineering Campus Development (2022) – Manchester

1. Bloomberg London HQ (2017)

• Architect: Foster + Partners                                                                          

• Location: London                                                                                               

• Notable for: Exceptional sustainability (BREEAM Outstanding), natural

• ventilation, and innovative design for a corporate campus

                                                                                                                               

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2. Tate Modern Switch House (Blavatnik Building) (2016)

• Architect: Herzog & de Meuron

• Location: London

• Notable for: Doubling the Tate Modern’s size with a striking, angular brick tower, becoming a landmark cultural building.

        

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3. The Shard Interior Fit-Out Completion (2016)

• Architect: Renzo Piano

• Location: London

• Notable for: Completion of interiors, solidifying its role as London’s tallest and most iconic skyscraper.

        

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4. V&A Dundee (2018)

• Architect: Kengo Kuma

• Location: Dundee, Scotland

• Notable for: Dramatic design inspired by cliffs, first V&A museum outside London, cultural icon for Scotland.

        

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5. The Macallan Distillery (2018)

• Architect: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners

• Location: Speyside, Scotland

• Notable for: Sustainable design, integration with landscape, award-winning distillery architecture.

        

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6. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (2019)

• Location: London

• Notable for: Multi-use stadium with NFL-standard retractable pitch, cutting-edge sports architecture.

        

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7. One Nine Elms / DAMAC Tower (2023)

• Location: London

• Notable for: Luxury residential skyscraper with designer interiors, part of major Nine Elms regeneration.

        

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8. Royal Liverpool Hospital (2020)

• Location: Liverpool

• Notable for: Modern healthcare facility, state-of-the-art design improving patient care and operational efficiency.

        

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9. Glasgow Queen Street Station Redevelopment (2021)

• Location: Glasgow, Scotland

• Notable for: Modernized transport hub with iconic glass frontage, enhancing capacity and passenger experience.

        

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10. Manchester Engineering Campus Development (2022)

• Location: Manchester

• Notable for: Large-scale educational building, sustainable design, centralizing engineering faculties.

        

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Sources: Deezen, RA, Wander Wisdom

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