• The Shard London, key skyscraper in England, UK - design by RPBW - skyscraper architect, photos, Renzo Piano building design pictures.
  • At The Shard you can learn about London’s history through multimedia displays and exhibits, or simply sit back and enjoy the view from the champagne bar.
  • But exactly how tall is the Shard, and how many floors does the Shard have in total? First off, who designed the Shard?
  • The New York Times Building may have been the first incarnation of Piano’s desire to defend the city, but it was the Shard that would be its ultimate expression.
  • The Shard is 309.6 metres (1,016ft) high. ... The 1,400-sq-metre View from the Shard will open in February 2013. The Shard is the tallest building in Europe.
  • The Shard was officially opened with a stunning laser light show on 5 July 2012 by the Qatari Prime Minster and Prince Andrew, Duke of York.
  • Photo by Mike Rolls. We have put together a photo gallery of The Shard. ... Man with Umrella and The Shard - Photo by Laurabot_.
  • The Shard In London However, it is also known by several other names, including theShard of Glass’ and ‘Shard London Bridge’.
  • Piano took its inspiration from church spires and ships’ masts, but the Shard’s appearance better resembles the shaft of a stiletto switchblade.
  • Even before the arrival of the instantly iconic Shard, the riverside scene in Southwark had moved well beyond any up-and-coming phase of development.