- But exactly how tall is the Shard, and how many floors does the Shard have in total? First off, who designed the Shard?
- The Shard In London However, it is also known by several other names, including the ‘Shard of Glass’ and ‘Shard London Bridge’.
- Renzo Piano Building WorkshopLondon If placed next to the Burj Khalifa (2,723 feet), the Shard (1,016 feet) would register as a small fry.
- The Shard’s plan is an irregular, eight-sided polygon, each segment, or ‘shard’, of glass sloping in a different direction, and each diversely exposed to the sun.
- The Shard’s Height and Location. Experience the View from The Shard. Luxury Accommodations at The Shard. Aqua Shard Restaurant and Bar.
- The Shard is one of London's iconic skyscrapers, commonly referred to as the Shard of Glass (after which it is named) and Shard London Bridge.
- The Shard Facts for Kids
- The Shard is 309.6 meters (1,016ft) high.
- The Shard has 72 habitable floors.
- Piano took its inspiration from church spires and ships’ masts, but the Shard’s appearance better resembles the shaft of a stiletto switchblade.
- Here’s a stack of fun facts about The Shard, one of Europe’s tallest buildings… 1. The Shard is Tower’s Bridge next door neighbor.