The Shard: London’s Tallest Tower : By Renzo Piano

London, England
Renzo Piano
Post By:Kitticoon Poopong

Image © Courtesy of RPBW, Renzo Piano Building Workshop--St. Thomas Street view looking east

This new era will completely alter the city’s skyline as tall buildings will be sprouting everywhere to house new office, commercial, and residential activities.  Of these new structures, Renzo Piano’s 310 meter high mix-used tower, The Shard, will not only become
London’s tallest tower, but also the tallest building in all of Western Europe. Of all of London’s new developments, we are excited to see this dynamic tower’s impact on the city and its relationship with London’s context and future neighboring skyscrapers.

Image © Courtesy of RPBW, Renzo Piano Building Workshop

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Image © Courtesy of RPBW, Renzo Piano Building Workshop--Mock up

Image © Courtesy of RPBW, Renzo Piano Building Workshop--Mock up

Image © Courtesy of RPBW, Renzo Piano Building Workshop--Lower Level view

Image © Courtesy of RPBW, Renzo Piano Building Workshop--London Bridge after Wyagaerde 1600 and aereal view from east

Image © Courtesy of RPBW, Renzo Piano Building Workshop--Context Plan

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Image © Courtesy of RPBW, Renzo Piano Building Workshop--High Level viewing Gallery

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Image © Courtesy of RPBW, Renzo Piano Building Workshop--Sketch by Renzo Piano

Image © Courtesy of RPBW, Renzo Piano Building Workshop--section Facade

Image © Courtesy of RPBW, Renzo Piano Building Workshop--Model north facade

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Image © Courtesy of RPBW, Renzo Piano Building Workshop--London Skyline Primrose Hill

Image © Courtesy of RPBW, Renzo Piano Building Workshop--Evening view from Unilever House

The people

Architect: Renzo Piano - in collaboration with Adamson Associates (Toronto, London)
Location: London, England
Client: Sellar Property Group
Images: © Courtesy of RPBW, Renzo Piano Building Workshop

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