LONDON | London Bridge Tower - "The Shard" | 1,017 FT / 310 M | 87 FLOORS - Page 40

chest · #**781** Posted **Oct 14, 2011, 7:58 PM**

showing the base of the tower as we move towards external completion

Aleks · #**782** Posted **Oct 14, 2011, 10:38 PM**

gawd that's sexy. i feel as if i don't need to comment anymore. this tower speaks for itself!

george · #**783** Posted **Oct 15, 2011, 2:14 PM**

This is the first time I've seen the base view... very cool awning design & overhanging space. ^How is this public transit bus lane so close to the tower base? doesn't seem right.

Greavsie · #**784** Posted **Oct 15, 2011, 7:21 PM**

its built right next to a major train station 'London bridge'

The Imster · #**785** Posted **Oct 19, 2011, 7:08 PM**

Does anyone know its height at the moment? It will be a first when it exceeds 1000ft!

London needs more stunning buildings! It will look awesome - just Guys hosiptal needs that urgent reclad!

kenratboy · #**786** Posted **Oct 20, 2011, 2:50 AM**

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Originally Posted by george

This is the first time I've seen the base view... very cool awning design & overhanging space. ^How is this public transit bus lane so close to the tower base? doesn't seem right.

Doesn't seem right how?

Being able to step off a bus, walk 30 seconds, and be in my office would be a nice perk!

george · #**787** Posted **Oct 20, 2011, 11:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by kenratboy

Doesn't seem right how?

Being able to step off a bus, walk 30 seconds, and be in my office would be a nice perk!

Doesn't seem right because the Shard or London Bridge Tower is probably one of the most significant structures built in London since Big Ben & The Houses of Parliament went up. It needs its own space at ground level to celebrate and experience the genius above. Not some run-of-the mill, fugly bus stop lane. Is that transit station in line for a face lift? Cause right now it looks like the end of the line/ lost & found at a Greyhound bus depot.

N830MH · #**788** Posted **Oct 20, 2011, 11:37 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by chest

showing the base of the tower as we move towards external completion

Looking good. When they will be completion new towers?

Roadcruiser1 · #**789** Posted **Oct 21, 2011, 1:20 AM**

May 2012.

animatedmartian · #**790** Posted **Oct 21, 2011, 10:20 PM**

Shard #12, Oct 2011 by George Rex

Aleks · #**791** Posted **Oct 21, 2011, 11:09 PM**

^^^fucking.damn^^^

Quote:

Originally Posted by george

Doesn't seem right because the Shard or London Bridge Tower is probably one of the most significant structures built in London since Big Ben & The Houses of Parliament went up. It needs its own space at ground level to celebrate and experience the genius above. Not some run-of-the mill, fugly bus stop lane. Is that transit station in line for a face lift? Cause right now it looks like the end of the line/ lost & found at a Greyhound bus depot.

surely you don't believe it'll stay like this, right? you even said it, the tower deserves it's own space to compliment it, but this is london after all. there's limited space all around, and unlike the massive plaza's of la defense or (to a lessssser extent) chicago, this tower is best complimented by other structures. the bus depot is getting a face lift, which (excuse my rudeness) was sort of a silly question considering (as you said) the significance of this development.

george · #**792** Posted **Oct 23, 2011, 10:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by Aleks

^^^fucking.damn^^^

surely you don't believe it'll stay like this, right? you even said it, the tower deserves it's own space to compliment it, but this is london after all. there's limited space all around, and unlike the massive plaza's of la defense or (to a lessssser extent) chicago, this tower is best complimented by other structures. the bus depot is getting a face lift, which (excuse my rudeness) was sort of a silly question considering (as you said) the significance of this development.

Thanks for clarifying that. I'm glad a face lift is in the works. It would be nice to see a master place of the tower base site. I did just review the renderings from post #1 of this thread which conveys an idea of what to expect. Pardon my silliness, and I realize the Shard is built on a transit hub, but I was shocked to see such a mundane bus lane so close to this gem.

SkyscrapersOfNewYork · #**793** Posted **Oct 23, 2011, 10:42 PM**

My God it looks divine...

NYC4Life · #**794** Posted **Oct 24, 2011, 4:38 PM**

This tower is already an instant hit. Prior to this tower, I never would have thought London would see a supertall rise.

animatedmartian · #**795** Posted **Oct 24, 2011, 5:22 PM**

The Shard of Glass - London Bridge by bobaliciouslondon

towerpower123 · #**796** Posted **Oct 25, 2011, 10:01 PM**

Three of four years ago, I saw this tower in the diagrams and thought it would never happen. Today, I am happily amazed. Any idea as to when it will top out?

kenratboy · #**797** Posted **Oct 28, 2011, 1:58 AM**

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Originally Posted by towerpower123

Three of four years ago, I saw this tower in the diagrams and thought it would never happen. Today, I am happily amazed. Any idea as to when it will top out?

Agree, amazing this was approved and (being) built. It will set a strong precedence in the city and country.

animatedmartian · #**798** Posted **Oct 28, 2011, 7:33 PM**

Benny_Jones

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Nites · #**799** Posted **Oct 28, 2011, 7:37 PM**

The floors at the very top seem to be incredibly small. What are they planning on using them for?

Roadcruiser1 · #**800** Posted **Oct 28, 2011, 8:19 PM**

They would be heater (mechanical) floors.