When was the shard finished

Italian architect Renzi Piano came up with the design, meant to resemble a jagged glass sculpture rising from the river. In February , an intrepid fox was found living off builders' scraps ft up the half-finished tower. At 1,ft m , The Shard is the tallest building in Britain and the European Union, and 96th tallest in the world. The Shard has become a symbol of London — a landmark of modern architecture in a contemporary capital.

An idea that was thought of in then developed into the highest building in Europe by The developer and joint owner of the Shard, Irvine Sellar, decided that he wanted to initiate a new kind of building: a diverse place that provides multiple areas offering different public experiences. He arranged a meeting with architect Renzo Piano who came up with the innovative pyramid design.

Over the next two decades, the Shard encountered many problems ranging from funding to architectural difficulties. However, in , the State of Qatar , who decided to invest in the Shard and become a partner, saved the project.

The Shard was finally completed in and was officially opened by the Prime Minister of Qatar. The architecture of the Shard is something incredibly innovative and unique. The architect, Piano, took his inspiration from the spires of different London churches, as well as the masts of ships that are depicted in the 18th-century paintings of Canaletto. The Neighbourhood.

Office space to rent Level 9. Office space to rent Level Inspiring Workspaces. Shangri-La Hotel. Rooms and Suites. Restaurants and bars. Aqua Shard. Sky Lounge. The Retail Arcade. The 53rd to 65th floors will have 10 exclusive residences with degree views across London over a total of 5, sq metres. The 68th to 72nd floors will be the public observation galleries.

The 1,sq-metre View from the Shard will open in February The Shard is the tallest building in Europe. It is the 59th tallest building in the world, around 2.

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