Perhaps he could be forgiven for thinking while standing at an open window on the 87th floor of the shard in london this was not one of his better ideas.
The shard 87th floor.
Planet earth ii finale filmed at the top of the shard.
The shard comprises 26 floors of high specification office space three floors of restaurants the 19 floor five star shangri la hotel 13 floors of residential apartments and london s highest public viewing gallery.
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The shard was inaugurated on 5 july 2012 by the prime minister of qatar in a ceremony attended by prince andrew duke of york and featuring a spectacular laser show.
The building features 11 000 panes of glass with a total surface area of 56 000 sq.
Prescott would only approve skyscrapers of exceptional design.
In 2003 the government approved renzo s plans for the shard building stating that mr.
Spire to 87th floor.
Innovative contemporary british cuisine on the 31st floor plus a spectacular three storey atrium bar.
The shard is the 59th tallest building in the world and its viewing galleries will open to the public in february next year.
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The shard also referred to as the shard of glass shard london bridge and formerly london bridge tower is a 95 storey skyscraper designed by the italian architect renzo piano in southwark london that forms part of the shard quarter development standing 309 6 metres 1 016 feet high the shard is the tallest building in the united kingdom and the sixth tallest building in europe.
The offices were developed to create a vibrant business community and are now home to 32 companies across a variety of business sectors including energy retail.
The shard shines blue in honour of all nhs staff and key workers.
At almost twice the height of any other viewing platform in the capital it offers visitors unparalleled 360 degree views for up to 40 miles.
On saturday 28th march 2020 at 8 30pm the shard will switch off the lights in the spire for one hour in support wwf s earth hour.
Inspired by the new york skyline oblix offers sophisticated urban casual dining on the 32nd floor.
Hutong serves the diverse cuisines of northern china and is based on the hutong restaurant in hong kong.
The shard is proud to support earth hour 2020.
London s highest and best view is situated at the top of the shard on floors 68 69 and 72.
The view from the shard is open.
Over 12 million people are expected to have watched the sixth and final episode of the bbc s planet earth ll series on sunday 11th december in which sir david attenborough addressed the nation from the 87th floor of the shard.
