The vision to create
a vertical city like no other.

THE SHARD Down
I cannot now imagine London without The Shard... it is arguably the greatest and most beautifully sky reaching building to be erected in London since St Paul’s Cathedral.SIR NORMAN ROSENTHAL
SIZE
1,300,000
sq ft (GIA)
USE
Workspace,
restaurants, retail,
hotel and residences.
STATUS
COMPLETED 2012
PARTNER
QCB
ARCHITECT
Renzo Piano
Building
Workshop
This is my vision…. a vertical city for thousands of people to work in and enjoy, for millions to take to their heart.

RENZO PIANO

RENZO PIANO BUILDING WORKSHOP

THE DESIGN

Designed to be a beacon for modern London

Renzo Piano was inspired by the spires of London’s historic churches and the masts of its ships when he dreamed up his plans for The Shard. He imagined something that could have risen from the Thames itself, and so it is: with 11,000 panes of glass and a total surface area equivalent to almost eight Wembley football pitches.

London’s highest and best view is situated at the top of The Shard, on floors 68, 69 and 72. At almost twice the height of any other viewing platform in the capital, it offers visitors unparalleled 360-degree views for up to 40 miles.

THE PROJECT

A compelling place for business and tourism

Our Places

SEE ALL
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Seal House

Re-energising the capital through wellness-focused workspace and public realm

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Canada Water
Dockside

Creating London’s healthiest new business eco-system

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The Shard

The vision to create a vertical city like no other

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Paddington Square

The centrepiece to a wider regeneration of Paddington

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News Building

Designing workspace for a more sustainable and collaborative culture

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Bermondsey Yards

Driving local economic growth and new job creation

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Liverpool Street station

A new world-class sustainable and accessible station at no cost to passengers or taxpayers

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Grand Union House

A catalyst for the wider regeneration of Camden Town

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Porter's Edge

An award winning blueprint for a town and city centre

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King's Place

King's Place is redefining student living in London