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The Shard, [a] also referred to as the Shard London Bridge [12] and formerly London Bridge Tower, [13] is a pyramid-shaped 72-storey mixed-use development supertall skyscraper, designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano, in Bermondsey, London, that forms part of The Shard Quarter development.
The Shard (also referred to as the Shard of Glass, [7] [8] Shard London Bridge or the London Bridge Tower) [9] [10] is a high-rise building in Southwark, London. The Shard was built in July 2012. It is 310 metres (1,016 ft) high. [11] It was the tallest building in the European Union until late 2020, and 96th
The Shard is not simply an iconic building but represents a new approach to expanding the urban landscape. Offices, residences and public spaces alike are all taken skyward. From the beginning, Renzo Piano and Irvine Sellar had an idea of The Shard as ‘a vital place of interchange’.
Aug 23, 2024 · At a height of 1,016 feet (309.6 meters) with 95 stories (72 habitable), it is the United Kingdom ’s tallest building. Its mass even threatens the Tower of London ’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Despite its singular gigantism, the Shard is designed as a people-sized place.
Mar 1, 2024 · The Shard in London, also known as the Shard of Glass, Shard London Bridge, and formerly London Bridge Tower, is an architectural and engineering marvel. It is the tallest building in the United Kingdom and the European Union, at 1,016 feet (309.6 meters).
Feb 13, 2023 · The Shard, one of the most ambitious projects of the London South Bank regeneration, has become one of London's most iconic skyscrapers since its opening in July 2012 and with a height of 309.6 metres (1,016 feet), it is among the 100 highest structures in the world.
The View from The Shard is an observation deck located between the 68th and 72nd floors of The Shard, the tallest building in London. The View from The Shard consists of a triple level indoor gallery on the 69th floor and a partially outdoor gallery on the 72nd floor.
