The Shard
32 London Bridge Street, SE1 2TH
Not yet reviewed
| Address: | 32 London Bridge Street, SE1 2TH |
| Location Map: | See a map |
| Nearest Station: | London Bridge |
| About The Shard: | Irvine Sellar, chairman of the Sellar Group, who are responsible for The Shard, has stated that this construction will “become a symbol for the capital, recognisable throughout the world”. When completed (which should be sometime in 2012), The Shard will stand at 317 metres, making it the tallest building in Western Europe. So-called because of its resemblance to a shard of glass, it is certainly the most dramatic sight in London, overtaking The Gherkin and the London Eye. Its designers have labelled it a “vertical city”, as its 72 floors will accommodate offices, restaurants, the five star Shangri-La Hotel and eight floors of luxury apartments, which will be the highest residences in the whole of the UK. The top four floors are viewing galleries, offering 360 degree views 40 miles across the capital. Although open to the public, access to these views is rumoured to be around £20 - for The Shard’s developers the recession never seems to have happened. |
| Official Link: | the-shard.com/ |
