St Olaf House, Grade II* listed building in Tooley Street, London, England.
St Olaf House is a six-story building with a T-shaped structure facing the River Thames, constructed from Portland stone with Art Deco design elements. The structure now houses consultation rooms and a cardiology department as part of London Bridge Hospital.
The building was constructed between 1928 and 1932 by architect Harry Stuart Goodhart-Rendel and replaced St Olave's Church on the site. After completion it served as headquarters for Hay's Wharf Company before later conversion to medical use.
The facade displays 39 terracotta panels by Frank Dobson and features a black and gold mosaic depicting a Norwegian king. These artistic elements reflect the historical connection between London and Scandinavia that is embedded in the building's name.
The building is part of an active hospital and not open for casual visits, though the facade is visible from the street. The best views of the artistic details and overall form are from Tooley Street or from near the riverside.
The entrance hall preserves an original terrazzo floor, a rare example of the craftsmanship of that period. This detail shows how the interior was designed with the same artistic care as the famous facade.
Location: London Borough of Southwark
GPS coordinates: 51.50650,-0.08642
Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06
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