Ancient and modern: London’s newest skyscraper “The Shard”, designed by Renzo Piano, towers above a terrace of Victorian houses. Southwark, London, UK.
“The Shard” designed by the architect Renzo Piano is the newest addition to the London skyline. With 95 storeys this elegant skyscraper will be the tallest building in Western Europe. The building was inaugurated on the 5 July 2012 and is open for occupation from February 2013.
Size: 2848px × 4287px
Location: St Thomas Street, London Bridge, Southwalk, London, England, United Kingdom, UK, Great Britain, GB.
Photo credit: © Andrew Wood / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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