Architecture is one of my favourite parts of design. I especially like modern architecture and skyscrapers, but I have never really liked England's modern architecture, which generally I think looks pretty ugly! However I am pleased to say The Shard will be a striking new addition to the London skyline, commanding panoramic views across the capital doubling the height offered from the London Eye. I really approve of The Shard and I think it looks brilliant. The Shard will become the tallest building in London. The design consists of several glass facets that incline inwards but do not meet at the top, and is inspired by the masts of ships that once anchored on the Thames. The 72-storey building contains offices, apartments, a hotel and spa, retail and restaurants and is topped by a 15-storey public viewing gallery. At an inspiring height of 306 metres (1,016 feet) and with a total 72 occupied floors reaching skyward into a breathtaking 15 story spire, the Shard London Bridge Quarter is set to be the tallest building in Western Europe. The master architect, Renzo Piano, designed the Shard as a ‘vertical city’ that includes a public piazza, world class office space, an exclusive collection of residential apartments which will be the highest residential apartments in the UK and will be serviced by Europe’s first 5-star Shangri-La Hotel, retail space, restaurants, and a public viewing gallery.
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