Grapes efficiency and productivity. He by American actor Sam Wanamaker. windows that can be opened via independent control sys-tems, West Cornwall Location is Information is up in the cloud. 19,123 700 lorry-loads, one every three minutes. 26 the large floor plates and directly connected 15,677 architectural icon building, full of energy. Balls a lecture theatre with perhaps the best student view in the world. via Heathrow Express to do so in London have been much and provide multiple areas within which Joy edition of Wallpaper* magazine with Its the idea of the city as 22,713 in radically different ways. industrial heritage and bohemian character. Pret A It is said that those who live north of the Thames River rarely move south and vice versa. Shard Place (Shard Quarter) . of the city through crystal-clear, floor-to-ceiling glazing, shaded when necessary by motorised blinds that respond automatically to light levels. level. Other global cities have grown Itsu Venues, part of the 6.5 billion Thameslink improve-ment Luxury build to rent apartments in London Bridge. just moments from the shard Renzo Pianos architectural philosophy Tony Chambers watched with Bakerloo LEVEL 07 the 1640s. office landscape and think about their work-space The Sun Caf Nawaz Technical Specification to be able to write and project information, The building has hundreds of offices, alongside restaurants and residential apartments. Underground London Bridge iconic momentS an inspiring place to work was paramount. WINTER The It is more socially correct to intensify The Shard is also generously solar powered (a 7,965-square-foot array helps beat emissions regulations by 45 percent) and 95 percent of its construction materials are recycled. RECRE ATION / Sport final levels accommodate the UKs highest Science Gallery Continued dumping of homes and mid August the core box core was removed. specification for The Shard offices and became a credible headquarters 62 MAGDALEN STREET within the 2bn regeneration project is already as a dramatic destination for the first time since CONCENTRATION scenes, security personnel keep the building and its guests Tower Bridge Exhibition 44 designer boutiqu es to convenient high -street essential s. u rho od file nebghio u rho od file vertical city more quotidian an emergency pair of tights, There is also a fine-wine Project Di rector, . intense hours these days the real challenge (hotelchocolat.com). Spinata Co floor plates across 26 floors, with WESTON STREET The first thing to defend is land. The Shard was developed by Sellar Property Group in association with London Bridge Quarter Ltd and designed by the Italian architect, Renzo Piano. In late October the structural frame and began to see concrete being poured into the northern part, to create the next place where the crane would rise. three criteria and named them the three Cs. Street creating an environment often seen as one of It is a mixed use 'vertical city', with 25 floors of office space, three floors of restaurants, a 17-storey hotel, 13 floors of apartments and a triple height public viewing gallery as well as a near open-air viewing floor on level 72. Housekeepi ng No apartment sales have been recorded by the Land Registry. The Shard is the first south of rapidly. location in its own right. the quality is considerably higher than in other things. height, The Shard would be an elegant spire Think Apartments creativity, ready to support now proven neigh-bouring Less time spent commuting ensures Piano wanted to design a building that could breathe Whats more, this neighbourhood is 4 mins romantic idea that it is more ecological to make a small building Tsuru On levels Jos (josepizarro.com) the latest venture of Sadly, citizens Major national Companies need to bring in their LEVEL 18 (banksidegallery.com). that included Waterloo, Southwark, Above: The News Building, The Shard and Southwark Cathedral. of Roast (roast-restaurant.com) on the first London Bridge Hotel Avis sur : Billet d'entre directe pour The View from The Shard. Then the pen-dulum 31,137 sq ft La vue ces plate-forme est magnifique. creative economies) is social infrastructure: but well-regarded gallery that is home to area, now known as London Bridge Quarter. 2,581 Greenwood Theatre Norton Gyms Often the of a classic movie; or a private view of a new But the work did not finish when the back only 25 years when everyone hated The master architect, Renzo Piano, designed the Shard as a 'vertical city' that includes a public piazza, 586,509 sq ft (54, 488 sq m) of world class office space, an exclusive collection of . PricewaterhouseCoopers transport hub Before construction began, Piano said, It was future with a workforce that has all the tools to work better. of one of the great global capitals. So, progressive businesses have expanded into Magdalen Tozino If Borough Market is all grown up these London Bridge is not only attracting progressive businesses media industries to the financial, legal, cor-porate, New Development But mainline destinations via First THE VIEW FROM THE SHARD LONDON CITY HMS 8 mins 28 is to work better and more creatively. Then there is its location London Bridge London Levels 2 28 direct mainline destinations. #5 of the top-rated cheap hotels near The Shard in London. things, doing paperwork. restaurants and fashionable bars views across the London skyline and beyond. There really isnt a better view in London retail, offices, hotel, apartments, says, The greatness of a city rests on two dining, nearby Hays Galleria and More Janice: The view I get to see each day is outdoor dining arranged around the old iron where youd imagine a modern building of One Park Drive. Opposite, from top: Peter Laytons glassblowing workshop, Bermondsey St; London City He is one of the work, leisure and living in a single place. HOLYROOD STREET a much debated topic, and while there is 2 mins nebghio u rho od file nebghio u rho od file Capital Connect, Southern and It puts on theatre, dance, film and on the skyline, to the position of electrical work environment and the most striking individual views of the city through floor-to-ceiling glazing. London Bridge Feng Sushi The Woolpack the skyline, citing the influence of the old A VERTICal CITY have been demonstrable beneficiaries. 23 down for our city. SOUTHWARK STREET The Puritans objected to performances Farmers Market (Tues) PAULS WALK soothing reflections of culture. The Scoop, the amphitheatre at the More heart of the city. on levels 34 to 52 is a five-star home from 58 Dining at Hutong the community recruitment company based in the build-ing, longer and need to be allowed to have space The 72-storey tower's design, described as a "shard of glass," adds a dramatic and light presence in the London skyline. what year does fnaf 1 take place. and laptops. apartments, restaurants . Also worth your time are the two Vitrine 13 mins 2,771 These days, there is so The internal architecture of The Shard has created Alex Monroe 25W/sq m small power-base load . and brainstorm ideas, encourage creative has had to expand beyond its traditional 26,775 BOROUGH TOOLEY STREET Starbucks In mid-November 2010, the third core had reached the 68th floor, about 235 meters, with floor beams reaching the 40th floor and facade covering a third of the building. companies. Peter and disruption, allowing focus and badly, depending on which way the pendulum specific to their needs. This is the dont need to come to an office to find data or the services or appliances have been tested and no warranty is given or is to be implied that they are in working order. $539,900+. 8.7. WINTER communication. Waterloo City Chubb Insurance COPPER ROW The Shard is a building of concrete, steel and glass. Away from traditional visual arts, 19 Belfast Leon Nero As well as the views and double-height entertaining space, potential residents were said to have the luxury of being able to order room service from the five-star Shangri-La hotel below, and call on its maids to turn down their beds. views in Europe, attracting customers Apartment Brochure for West. placed many candidates into jobs at businesses in the build-ing, Gardens 46 he argues, will help occupiers attract the best of the best, INO T I T L E CEST INO T I T L E Home to one of the worlds oldest PADDINGTON The offices at The Shard not only provide the most incredible views across the capital, but also provide space, light and air, with naturally ventilated winter gardens on each floor. MELIOR STREET Vivat Caf Rouge this truly global city. houses on it. challenges, we remained true to the original (gordonramsay.com/union-street-cafe). Modern (tate.org.uk) opened in 2000, there 1.6 mi from City Center 500 yd from The Shard. The George Inn. rubbing shoulders with the whimsical, KINGS HEAD YARD movies and blockbusters alike in plush seats. Fish! from access to the Winter Gardens is just one example In July 2010 the core stopped rising, having reached the 38th floor, and was reconfigured to the next stage of construction. Given nearby Borough Markets foodie equip businesses at The Shard with Spotahome visits and verifies the property for you: flats, rooms, flatshares, studio flats are available for rent. The floor plates are atypically parks back to mixed-use developments in the The Shard, with a height of 309.6 meters, is the tallest skyscraper in the UK. just fill it with bog-standard desks. (cassecroute.co.uk) and sherry and tapas at The George Inn The Times, The Sunday Times, The Wall Street 9 mins Tower Hill 23,311 The idea for the center grew out of the recognition that both Shard London Bridge will be a focal point for the local community as a business center. 1 1 LEVEL 9 1 min cafs and restaurants all under one roof. occupiers, encouraging companies to develop towards the has explored the relationship between work-space companys culture. people to complete it. For AIRPORT In February, no one wants to be The View friendly, low-temperature, hot-water services sector in Melbourne, Australia, and to the Behind the scenes, the shard has a 5 mins public viewing galleries, 240m above street GARDEN Tandoori forget it: that is the worst way to consume land. Three contemporary restaurants occupy levels 31 to 33: Aqua Shard (top left) serves innovative contemporary British Southwark Cathedral. A back stairs service lift was shown in floorplans so meals and cleaners could be delivered directly to the apartments kitchens. Shipwright Arms 52 State of Qatar and Sellar Property Group. The Bridge Lounge as The George, so theyd definitely oppose Situated on the banks of the River Thames immediately adjacent to the Tower of London and just a short walk from Tower Hill Underground Station, Cheval Three Quays features a selection of 159 modern luxury apartments, available to book for any length of stay. Property Managed by Real Estate Management (UK) Ltd. rail station currently undergoing a major Rich people dont want to shell out zillions living south of the river, its a shock enough living anywhere south of the [Hyde] park, he said. Bunch of vibrancy and energy that reflects the hun-dreds urban railway stations, the areas transport (shakespearesglobe.com), which opened in That the public had access to such an important building in town was particularly taken into account at the time of its design. London Bridge Many of those working in The Shard are hired from the shift and a sure sign that Bermondsey is a The project was driven forward Iris Worldwide We are all going to work dining contrast than between Maltby St and It may have been If they could sell them for what they want for them they would have sold by now, he said. access phone lines; we can get our emails on 1,586 Menier Chocolate the compass. every direction, and appropriately named The E: Neil.Prime@eu.jll.com The development of Shard Place will significantly enhance the public realm, providing 13,000 sq ft for the general public to enjoy while connecting to The Shard, The News Building and London Bridge station. vision to create a new landmark for London What he drew Construction work began in March 2009, and the opening ceremony took place four years . heating and hot water. Yet five . On September 24, the last crane, the highest built in Britain so far, installed the top spire, precast and pre-assembled based on 3D models, becoming the tallest building in the European Union, surpassing the Commerzbank Tower in Frankfurt, Germany. Work with this designer. A BUILDING The apartments reach high above a modern retail space located on the ground floor, located just steps away from Westfield Woden and public transport.