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)