There is much talk about this new architecture on the South banks of London. My colleagues at Tommy's and I frequently discussed our opinions on the design and situation of The Shard and whether we felt it was a positive addition to the upwardly growing London skyline. Designed by Renzo Piano, it will stand 1,016 feet tall and will be the tallest building in Western Europe. It is set to "become a beacon for the city and a strong and vital center for commerce and travel." as well as in tourist commerce. In terms of design, there is nothing quite like it already in London, the Gherkin is somewhat 'old hat' now, and it would stand up against any other skyscraper that you would find in Dubai or Asia for example. It makes way for more innovative architectural design in London, which in time to come will mark out a new skyline. The form and sharp, open-ended peak of the structure break away from the boxed architecture which has been used for hundreds of years, I feel it shows a leap into the coming time ahead.
"I foresee The Shard as a small vertical city for about seven thousand people to work in, and for hundreds of thousands more to visit from all over the world." R. Piano
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