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The Shard By Renzo Piano Building WorkshopConstruction has begun on the Shard, a skyscraper that will be the tallest building in Western Europe and will provide amazing views of London. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (who was also responsible for the California Academy of Sciences), the Shard was inspired by towering church spires and the masts of ships that once anchored on the Thames. The new mixed-use development is located in the heart of London Bridge Quarter and will sit adjacent to the London Bridge Station, one of the busiest train stations in London....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/renzo-pianos-shard-skyscraper-will-tower-over-london/'>READ ARTICLE</a>1
shard-ed01Construction has begun on the Shard, a skyscraper that will be the tallest building in Western Europe and will provide amazing views of London. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (who was also responsible for the California Academy of Sciences), the Shard was inspired by towering church spires and the masts of ships that once anchored on the Thames. The new mixed-use development is located in the heart of London Bridge Quarter and will sit adjacent to the London Bridge Station, one of the busiest train stations in London....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/renzo-pianos-shard-skyscraper-will-tower-over-london/'>READ ARTICLE</a>2
shardConstruction has begun on the Shard, a skyscraper that will be the tallest building in Western Europe and will provide amazing views of London. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (who was also responsible for the California Academy of Sciences), the Shard was inspired by towering church spires and the masts of ships that once anchored on the Thames. The new mixed-use development is located in the heart of London Bridge Quarter and will sit adjacent to the London Bridge Station, one of the busiest train stations in London....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/renzo-pianos-shard-skyscraper-will-tower-over-london/'>READ ARTICLE</a>3
The Shard By Renzo Piano Building WorkshopConstruction has begun on the Shard, a skyscraper that will be the tallest building in Western Europe and will provide amazing views of London. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (who was also responsible for the California Academy of Sciences), the Shard was inspired by towering church spires and the masts of ships that once anchored on the Thames. The new mixed-use development is located in the heart of London Bridge Quarter and will sit adjacent to the London Bridge Station, one of the busiest train stations in London....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/renzo-pianos-shard-skyscraper-will-tower-over-london/'>READ ARTICLE</a>4
The Shard By Renzo Piano Building WorkshopConstruction has begun on the Shard, a skyscraper that will be the tallest building in Western Europe and will provide amazing views of London. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (who was also responsible for the California Academy of Sciences), the Shard was inspired by towering church spires and the masts of ships that once anchored on the Thames. The new mixed-use development is located in the heart of London Bridge Quarter and will sit adjacent to the London Bridge Station, one of the busiest train stations in London....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/renzo-pianos-shard-skyscraper-will-tower-over-london/'>READ ARTICLE</a>5
The Shard By Renzo Piano Building Workshop - Public Viewing GalleryConstruction has begun on the Shard, a skyscraper that will be the tallest building in Western Europe and will provide amazing views of London. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (who was also responsible for the California Academy of Sciences), the Shard was inspired by towering church spires and the masts of ships that once anchored on the Thames. The new mixed-use development is located in the heart of London Bridge Quarter and will sit adjacent to the London Bridge Station, one of the busiest train stations in London....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/renzo-pianos-shard-skyscraper-will-tower-over-london/'>READ ARTICLE</a>6
The Shard By Renzo Piano Building WorkshopConstruction has begun on the Shard, a skyscraper that will be the tallest building in Western Europe and will provide amazing views of London. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (who was also responsible for the California Academy of Sciences), the Shard was inspired by towering church spires and the masts of ships that once anchored on the Thames. The new mixed-use development is located in the heart of London Bridge Quarter and will sit adjacent to the London Bridge Station, one of the busiest train stations in London....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/renzo-pianos-shard-skyscraper-will-tower-over-london/'>READ ARTICLE</a>7
The Shard By Renzo Piano Building WorkshopConstruction has begun on the Shard, a skyscraper that will be the tallest building in Western Europe and will provide amazing views of London. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (who was also responsible for the California Academy of Sciences), the Shard was inspired by towering church spires and the masts of ships that once anchored on the Thames. The new mixed-use development is located in the heart of London Bridge Quarter and will sit adjacent to the London Bridge Station, one of the busiest train stations in London....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/renzo-pianos-shard-skyscraper-will-tower-over-london/'>READ ARTICLE</a>8
The Shard By Renzo Piano Building Workshop - Rooftop TerracesConstruction has begun on the Shard, a skyscraper that will be the tallest building in Western Europe and will provide amazing views of London. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (who was also responsible for the California Academy of Sciences), the Shard was inspired by towering church spires and the masts of ships that once anchored on the Thames. The new mixed-use development is located in the heart of London Bridge Quarter and will sit adjacent to the London Bridge Station, one of the busiest train stations in London....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/renzo-pianos-shard-skyscraper-will-tower-over-london/'>READ ARTICLE</a>9
The Shard By Renzo Piano Building Workshop - Lobby and PlazaConstruction has begun on the Shard, a skyscraper that will be the tallest building in Western Europe and will provide amazing views of London. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (who was also responsible for the California Academy of Sciences), the Shard was inspired by towering church spires and the masts of ships that once anchored on the Thames. The new mixed-use development is located in the heart of London Bridge Quarter and will sit adjacent to the London Bridge Station, one of the busiest train stations in London....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/renzo-pianos-shard-skyscraper-will-tower-over-london/'>READ ARTICLE</a>10
The Shard By Renzo Piano Building Workshop - Interior of ResidenceConstruction has begun on the Shard, a skyscraper that will be the tallest building in Western Europe and will provide amazing views of London. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (who was also responsible for the California Academy of Sciences), the Shard was inspired by towering church spires and the masts of ships that once anchored on the Thames. The new mixed-use development is located in the heart of London Bridge Quarter and will sit adjacent to the London Bridge Station, one of the busiest train stations in London....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/renzo-pianos-shard-skyscraper-will-tower-over-london/'>READ ARTICLE</a>11
The Shard By Renzo Piano Building Workshop - Interior Office SpaceConstruction has begun on the Shard, a skyscraper that will be the tallest building in Western Europe and will provide amazing views of London. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (who was also responsible for the California Academy of Sciences), the Shard was inspired by towering church spires and the masts of ships that once anchored on the Thames. The new mixed-use development is located in the heart of London Bridge Quarter and will sit adjacent to the London Bridge Station, one of the busiest train stations in London....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/renzo-pianos-shard-skyscraper-will-tower-over-london/'>READ ARTICLE</a>12
The Shard By Renzo Piano Building Workshop - Public GalleryConstruction has begun on the Shard, a skyscraper that will be the tallest building in Western Europe and will provide amazing views of London. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (who was also responsible for the California Academy of Sciences), the Shard was inspired by towering church spires and the masts of ships that once anchored on the Thames. The new mixed-use development is located in the heart of London Bridge Quarter and will sit adjacent to the London Bridge Station, one of the busiest train stations in London....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/renzo-pianos-shard-skyscraper-will-tower-over-london/'>READ ARTICLE</a>13
The Shard By Renzo Piano Building Workshop - EntranceConstruction has begun on the Shard, a skyscraper that will be the tallest building in Western Europe and will provide amazing views of London. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (who was also responsible for the California Academy of Sciences), the Shard was inspired by towering church spires and the masts of ships that once anchored on the Thames. The new mixed-use development is located in the heart of London Bridge Quarter and will sit adjacent to the London Bridge Station, one of the busiest train stations in London....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/renzo-pianos-shard-skyscraper-will-tower-over-london/'>READ ARTICLE</a>14
