The Shard Iconic Structure in London / United kingdom Architectural History

The Shard Iconic Structure in London / United Kingdon Architectural History
Brief history and background of The Shard
The idea for the Shard came about through the property entrepreneur Irvine Sellar, who wanted to demolish Southwark Towers, the property he had acquired next to London Bridge station, with a mixed-use skyscraper that would open in time for the London Olympics in 2012.
Location and significance of The Shard in London
Nestled in a tight area between Guy’s Hospital and London Bridge station close to the south bank of the Thames, construction of the building would bring significant challenges. The project had to be innovative and it had to leave a legacy. The Shard was to be central to the redevelopment of the local area, known as ‘London Bridge Quarter’.
Design and concept
The architect and design team behind The Shard
The Shard was designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano, in partnership with structural engineers WSP. Piano was previously best known as co-architect of the Pompidou Centre in Paris and had a reputation as an incredibly innovative architect.
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00:00 Introduction
00:52 Shard Design and concept
01:46 Key features of the SHARD
02:14 Construction TIMELINE OF SHARD
03:10 construction challenges of shard
04:08 Materials and techniques used in the construction in shard
04:40 Unique features and facilities of shard