Shard in the Distance

Nearing completion, and replacing the former Southwark Towers, The Shard (or Shard London Bridge).

 

Architect: Renzo Piano

Developer: Sellar Property Group

Structural engineers: Turner & Townsend; WSP Cantor Seinuk; Robert Bird Group; Ischebeck Titan.

 

Construction began March 2009, with a planned completion date of May 2012 (now extended to July 2012).

 

The Shard is 304,1m tall (309.6m including the antenna) with 72 habitable floors and a further 23 floors holding plant etc.

 

Taken travelling down the Thames

Done