The Shard

Modern Architecture London, United Kingdom

The Shard London Bridge is a skyscraper in Southwark, London. Inaugurated on 5 July 2012, with its 310 meters of height, it is the tallest skyscraper in the European Union and the third in Europe.

Renzo Piano's London Bridge Tower has been renamed The Shard, the crystal "Splinter" thrown against the sky, is the fulcrum of the redevelopment of the neighborhood around London Bridge Station. Its pyramidal shape is also designed to accommodate a functional mix in the best possible way: large offices, a five-star hotel in the intermediate area and apartments. The last 4 levels are public and host a panoramic gallery from which to admire the city at 360 degrees.