Tag: The Shard



Daft Punk Guests Get Lucky at the Shard

Posted on 17 May, 2013 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

On Monday evening a landmark building hosted a landmark event. As the sun set over London, dozens of invited stars headed to the top of the Shard to get an exclusive first listen to the feverishly anticipated new album by chart topping French duo Daft... Read More

Shard Architect Forgets Why Building is so Tall

Posted on 25 February, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

The architect responsible for The Shard says he doesn’t remember why it is so tall and he doesn’t really care. In an interview with the BBC’s Hardtalk Renzo Piano also dismisses criticism of the building and reveals that he doesn’t trust the judgement... Read More

The Shard Makes Lovers Feel on top of the World

Posted on 6 February, 2013 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

London landmark is better than the Eiffel Tower says Boris What could be more romantic than a marriage proposal at a world famous landmark? The Taj Mahal, Golden Gate Park and Niagara Falls all provide spectacular backdrops for those planning to pop the... Read More

BT Searches for Top Property

Posted on 22 November, 2012 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

BT is searching for a ‘prestigious’ 40,000 sq ft hub for its premium sports channel which hits the screens early next year. The Daily Telegraph reports that sources suggest the telecommunications giant has looked at a number of possible sites, both within... Read More

I Can See For Miles

Posted on 30 October, 2012 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Shard gallery offers highest viewpoint west of the Urals Visitors to the public gallery at the top of London’s Shard building will be rewarded with spectacular views stretching 40 miles. The platform, which will provide the highest open air viewing point... Read More