and it's why the Shard may be one of the least macho tall buildings in the world." Critics have been particularly concerned about its effect on central London's historic skyline and, particularly ...

He skewered its political backers for neglecting their civic duty, horribly disfiguring the city’s stately skyline, and for succumbing ... taking up the buildings 72 floors — the Shard might bring to ...

London is home to many iconic landmarks that define its skyline, but few can hold a candle to the impressiveThe Shard skyscraper – a structure that stands as Western Europe's tallest building ...

Take a flight of discovery high above The Shard, London's tallest skyscraper ... feet), this architectural marvel dominates the London skyline, reflecting the Thames and the bustling streets ...

More recently, Harry Mount wrote in a July 5 blog post for the Telegraph U.K. that the Shard is a "disaster" in London because it doesn't compliment the city's low-rise skyline. Instead ...

height of The Shard (London’s tallest building) it seems topping those charts again might be out of reach for the British capital for now. Still, the city’s skyline is being redefined with a ...

London’s skyline is to come to life with a dazzling light show coming from the city's tallest building. The 300-metre tall Shard has been given some additional Christmas sparkle by installation ...

London’s skyline is one of the world’s most famous – from this sleek modern glamor of the Shard to St Paul’s Cathedral’s classic dome. Now this striking cityscape is the subject of an ...

The Shard -- western Europe's tallest skyscraper -- opens its viewing platform to the public on February 1, giving unrivalled views over London and defiantly snubbing critics of the gigantic tower.

The Shard is the tallest building in Western Europe, its 1,016-foot elongated-pyramid-shape glass faà §ade further transforming the once-staid London skyline. The Shard, however, is not just a ...