The Shard

Skyscraper in London, UK (2012), with a glass-clad, tapering design by Renzo Piano.

Core Features

• Built with steel and glass.
• Includes steel framing.

Architectural Connections

• Western European: Regional tradition.
• Commercial: Mixed-use tower.

Related Elements & Sites

The Gherkin (related site), Spire (element), Contemporary (period)