Space for life

Designed to share a sense of relaxed elegance inspired by an indoor/outdoor lifestyle that extends from the living spaces into the private wintergardens.

Celebrating the idea of space, light and natural warm hues, the Bermondsey Light palette is minimal, meditative and sophisticated. Featuring warm hues, natural tones and linear patterns, which reflect landscapes - dunes. There are original feminine prints on linen by a leading Spanish painter Carla Cascales.

Alongside this the ‘warm hue’ series of ceramics by Rhian Jones creates a connection between the premium palettes. To bring contrast to the mediums of fabric and etchings there is the contemporary large-format series of photographs by Vancouver artist Chiara Zonca.

Caroline Walls series ‘Body Language’ provides a neutral palette and strong forms. Wall’s artistic practice is grounded in a sensitive use of colour and a deep understanding of composition.

The inspiration behind Bermondsey Dark palette is the British Landscape and botanical art. Key artwork include etchings by renowned British zoologist and painter Cuillin Bantock. Bantock’s contemporary abstract drawings depict linear rawness of the British dunes and seascapes.

Nicolas Feldmeyer is a leading London based artist whose practice spans installation, drawing and digital art. Feldmeyer has been awarded the Saatchi and Channel 4’s New Sensations First Prize and the William Coldstream Prize.

The collection includes ‘dark hue’ collection of original ceramics by emerging welsh potter Rhian Jones. Her pieces are uniquely made in giant hand built fire pits in Wales, using ancient methods. The piece introduce a natural, crafted element to the interiors whilst maintaining a sense of serenity.

Furnished by internationally renowned interior design studio State of Craft, the apartments are inspired by the harmonious balance of indoor-outdoor living in Shard Place. Residents can choose from a choice of light or darker palettes across two design concepts.

The Borough Light palette explores a younger theme of pop culture, fashion and bold colour form. Again, a playful reference to the local Fashion Museum and the vibrancy of the area.

Key artist include leading Spanish painter Hernan Ardila. His minimal colour block Limited edition canvases add a striking splash of colour. These are complemented by a series of photography and illustrations. Including black and white photographs by French artist Jean-Marie Franceschi, illustrations by Amelie Hergardt.

In addition, emerging British sculptor Lily Pearmain has created a bespoke series of sculptures on 3 colour variations. Pearmain is a Peckham based ceramic artist, driven by experimenting with new processes and approaches to clay as a material, while keeping work clean using minimal glazing.

The Borough Dark palette is represented by the themes of water and movement. Movement reflects the vibrancy of London Bridge area - one of the most exciting cultural hubs in London. Water refers to the close proximity of Shard Place to the Thames.

The palette includes abstract work ‘Marjorolle’, which is a series of original variations made from dyed fabric and designed by a British artist.

Other key artists’ works included are pages from the infamous musical score by British musician Cornelius Cardew. Cardew collaborated with John Cage and pushed the boundaries of connecting art & music. Cardew's contemporary Italian composer and artist Marcello Mercado’s works are abstract interpretations of musical score, which bring and added energy and vibrancy to the space.