Renzo Piano's Giant Glass Cube Dominates Stirling Prize Shortlist Amidst Brick-Built Entries

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16 July 2026 at 5:21 pm

Renzo Piano's Giant Glass Cube Dominates Stirling Prize Shortlist Amidst Brick-Built Entries

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Renzo Piano's 'The Cube,' an 18-storey office block in London, stands out on the Stirling Prize shortlist, contrasting with other brick-built entries. Originally conceived as the 72-storey 'Paddington Pole,' the design was scaled down after significant opposition.

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