description The Shard Overview
The Shard, also known as the Shard London Bridge or Shard of Glass, is a 310-meter-tall mixed-use skyscraper in the London Borough of Southwark, designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano and completed in 2012. At the time of its completion, it was the tallest building in the United Kingdom and the European Union, and it remains the tallest in the UK. The building's tapered, glass-clad form contains residential apartments, office space, restaurants, the Shangri-La Hotel, and a public viewing gallery on floors 68 through 72. It is located adjacent to London Bridge station on the south bank of the Thames.
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How tall is The Shard in London?
The Shard stands at 310 meters (1,016 feet) tall across 95 stories, making it the tallest building in the United Kingdom. At the time of its completion in 2012, it was also the tallest building in the European Union.
Who designed The Shard?
The Shard was designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, who conceived the building's distinctive tapered glass pyramid form. Piano is also known for co-designing the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris alongside Richard Rogers.
Can you go up The Shard to an observation deck?
The View from The Shard is an observation experience on floors 68, 69, and 72, offering 360-degree panoramic views across London from approximately 244 meters above street level. Tickets are available for purchase, and the upper viewing gallery on floor 72 is partially open-air.
What is inside The Shard?
The Shard is a mixed-use building containing the Shangri-La Hotel on floors 34 to 52, restaurants, residential apartments on the upper floors, and office space. It was developed by Sellar Property Group and officially opened to the public in 2013.
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