6.3.13 The Shard by stoat

6.3.13 The Shard

This building still doesn't look finished to me !

For those who don't know about it, here's the sales pitch:-

The Shard is an iconic, landmark building on the London skyline, designed by Master Architect Renzo Piano. At a height of 1,016ft (310m), the tallest building in Western Europe, The Shard redefines London’s skyline and will be a dynamic symbol of London, recognisable throughout the world.

The View is situated at the top of The Shard, on floors 68, 69 and 72, and almost twice the height of any other viewing platform in London. Prepare to embark on a multi-sensory journey to 244m (800ft) above one of the greatest cities on earth. On arrival at Level 00, you will be drawn into the tapestry of London with glimpses of the city laid out before you. Travelling skyward in two high-speed ‘kaleidoscopic’ lifts, you’ll swiftly reach Level 68 - a cloudscape above the world.

Then journey to Level 69 where the view is revealed and London opens out before you. Here, in the sky above London, you’ll experience an astonishing 360 degree, 64km (40mile) view over the city and beyond where the past, present and future of London will be unfurled beneath you, brought to life in multimedia displays.

I haven't ventured up there yet - not sure if I fancy the lift (and I think the stairs might be out of the question!)
I saw the programme about the building of it and those guys hanging off the top were just mad!
March 9th, 2013  
@seanoneill yes there have been a few 'extreme nut cases' !!
March 10th, 2013  
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