The Shard's construction began in March 2009; it was topped out on 30 March 2012 and inaugurated on 5 July 2012. Practical completion was achieved in November 2012. The tower's privately operated observation deck, The View from The Shard, was opened to the public on 1 …

Feb 7, 2025 · At a height of 1,016 feet (309.6 meters) with 95 stories (72 habitable), it is the United Kingdom ’s tallest building. Its mass even threatens the Tower of London ’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Despite its singular gigantism, the Shard is designed as a …

Mar 1, 2018 · Completed in 2012 in London, United Kingdom. Images by Michel Denancé, Ben Marshall, Chris Martin, Nikolas Ventourakis, Rob Telford, Sam Roberts, William Matthews. The Shard, also known as the...

Jan 25, 2025 · The Shard London Skyscraper is a 95-story glass-clad skyscraper located in the London Bridge Quarter of Southwark, London, England. Completed in 2012, the Shard is the tallest building in the United Kingdom and the seventh tallest in Europe.

It was the tallest building in the European Union until late 2020, and 96th tallest in the world. It is also the second-tallest free-standing structure in the United Kingdom, after the 330-metre (1,083 ft) concrete tower at the Emley Moor transmitting station.

Apr 26, 2023 · A prominent feature of the city’s skyline, the Shard in London is among the world’s most instantly recognizable structures. Its observation deck offers the highest view of the surrounding cityscape and has helped the building become …

Sep 15, 2014 · In spite of the fact that the construction of the Shard was a massive undertaking, for it to have finally been completed no fewer than eight years after initial estimates suggests that the process faced some significant issues along the way.

Mar 7, 2016 · Completed in 2012, The Shard – a 95-storey skyscraper in London Bridge – is now recognised as the capital’s new emblem and as a symbol of Qatar’s growing commitment to a better Britain

On its 72nd floor, at a height of 244.3 meters (802 feet), The Shard offers a viewing gallery and an open-air observation deck. Construction of this architectural marvel began in March 2009 and was completed in November 2012, involving a workforce of approximately 11,000 people.

Preparation to demolish Southwark Towers began, and was completed in early 2009. After the necessary funding was given, The Shard was completed on 5th July 2012, and opened on 1st February 2013.