I’ve been watching the slow but steady rise of The Shard with keen interest, first documenting the skyscraper when I caught glimpse of its central core rising over London Bridge in September 2010.
Since then, I’ve photographed the tower from both close up and as far away as Nunhead and captured some of the construction work close up.
The expert speaks
I was even interviewed on BBC News about The Shard, and proved good value when I channelled all my vast architectural expertise to inform the watching public that the tallest skyscraper in Europe will in fact prove to be “a landmark.”
If any other parties need the bleedin’ obvious stated on TV, please contact my agent through the usual channels.
Anyway, back to The Shard. I was taken by this guy standing upright, carefully examining the tower in some detail.
I think it makes a rather nice photo, so scroll down for a larger version, and to see some updated shots of the nearly-complete tower.
Related posts:
The London Shard inches closer to completion
London Shard tower keeps climbing to the sky
Shard London bridge at night, Jan 2011
The Shard rises! Iconic London skyscraper underway
The Shard and London Bridge Quarter in the April gloom
Heron Tower skyscraper, 110 Bishopsgate, London
The London Shard at London Bridge, London SE1 continues to soar
Dramatic sunbursts light up the London Shard skyscraper
Obviously, I’ll reserve full judgement until the thing is completed, but I thought it looked more interesting when half complete – the open latticework of girders and floors gave it something that the wholly clad building will lack.