The Shard

A 2012 glass spire at London Bridge stacking offices, hotel space, and viewing levels in a mixed-use skyscraper.

Its tapering pyramidal silhouette is immediately legible on the London skyline.

Public access and connections to a major transport interchange are central to judging the tower.

The project is assessed through both its advanced envelope and Piano’s concern for urban civility.

High-tech

Architect Renzo Piano