Rising 95 stories to stand virtually alone in the London skyline, the skyscraper known as the Shard celebrated its 'physical completion' Thursday. A window washer worked on the building Wednesday.
Rising 95 stories to stand virtually alone in the London skyline, the skyscraper known as the Shard celebrated its 'physical completion' Thursday. A window washer worked on the building Wednesday.
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The shard is seen towering over the Tower Bridge on June 3. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the architect, Renzo Piano, said he wanted to make sure this building wouldn't be seen as a symbol of arrogance and a display of power. More of a 'sparkling, gentle spire,' he said.
The shard is seen towering over the Tower Bridge on June 3. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the architect, Renzo Piano, said he wanted to make sure this building wouldn't be seen as a symbol of arrogance and a display of power. More of a 'sparkling, gentle spire,' he said.
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The building has been shrouded in controversy since its inception. Here, a crane lifted a section of steel onto the structure of the Shard in March.
The building has been shrouded in controversy since its inception. Here, a crane lifted a section of steel onto the structure of the Shard in March.
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The Shard is expected to be filled up by 2014. It will contain offices, residences, a five-star hotel, restaurants and a public viewing gallery.
The Shard is expected to be filled up by 2014. It will contain offices, residences, a five-star hotel, restaurants and a public viewing gallery.
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A boat moved along the Thames in December. At 1,017 feet, the Shard is Europe's tallest skyscraper.
A boat moved along the Thames in December. At 1,017 feet, the Shard is Europe's tallest skyscraper.
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A view of the construction work in May. Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassem al-Thani, whose country funded the work, and Queen Elizabeth II's son Prince Andrew will host an inauguration and laser show Thursday.
A view of the construction work in May. Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassem al-Thani, whose country funded the work, and Queen Elizabeth II's son Prince Andrew will host an inauguration and laser show Thursday.
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Rising 95 stories to stand virtually alone in the London skyline, the skyscraper known as the Shard celebrated its 'physical completion' Thursday. A window washer worked on the building Wednesday.
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The shard is seen towering over the Tower Bridge on June 3. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the architect, Renzo Piano, said he wanted to make sure this building wouldn't be seen as a symbol of arrogance and a display of power. More of a 'sparkling, gentle spire,' he said.
The shard is seen towering over the Tower Bridge on June 3. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the architect, Renzo Piano, said he wanted to make sure this building wouldn't be seen as a symbol of arrogance and a display of power. More of a 'sparkling, gentle spire,' he said.
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The building has been shrouded in controversy since its inception. Here, a crane lifted a section of steel onto the structure of the Shard in March.
The building has been shrouded in controversy since its inception. Here, a crane lifted a section of steel onto the structure of the Shard in March.
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The Shard is expected to be filled up by 2014. It will contain offices, residences, a five-star hotel, restaurants and a public viewing gallery.
The Shard is expected to be filled up by 2014. It will contain offices, residences, a five-star hotel, restaurants and a public viewing gallery.
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A boat moved along the Thames in December. At 1,017 feet, the Shard is Europe's tallest skyscraper.
A boat moved along the Thames in December. At 1,017 feet, the Shard is Europe's tallest skyscraper.
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A view of the construction work in May. Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassem al-Thani, whose country funded the work, and Queen Elizabeth II's son Prince Andrew will host an inauguration and laser show Thursday.
A view of the construction work in May. Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassem al-Thani, whose country funded the work, and Queen Elizabeth II's son Prince Andrew will host an inauguration and laser show Thursday.
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