The Shard London Bridge is the tallest building in the United Kingdom, when it opens in 2012 it will the tallest building in the European Union.
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3 Comments
June 16, 2011
Hi, thanks for the great post, I look forward to reading more from you.
July 30, 2011
Aesthetically, the Shard London Bridge is a great addition to the London skyline. The unique shape gives the skyscraper a feeling of futuristic. I cannot wait for its completion. Great project by Renzo Piano.
May 12, 2012
Shard can be seen from Essex! From m11. Incredible.