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The Shard skyscraper, designed by Renzo Piano, rises above the London cityscape with its distinctive glass, pyramid-like shape. Map of the British Isles and surrounding regions of northwestern Europe, with a labeled point marking the location of The Shard in London, England, United Kingdom. The map highlights major countries and bodies of water, and includes a small inset globe showing the area's position in Europe.
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The Shard: References & Edit History

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  • Denna Jones
    Denna Jones is a U.S.-born, London-based writer and consultant. 

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Invalidated site: Official Site of The Shard. Sep 25, 2026
Add new Web site: ABC listen - Blueprint for Living - Sense of Place - Roma Agrawal, The Shard, London. Nov 06, 2025
Add new Web site: Official Site of The Shard. Sep 25, 2025
Add new Web site: BBC - Witness History - The Shard. Jun 14, 2025
Add new Web site: Renzo Piano Building Workshop - The Shard � London Bridge Tower. Mar 21, 2025
Add new Web site: International Journal of Research on Engineering Structures and Materials - London the Shard analysis in the context of parametric and sustainable skyscraper design (PDF). Feb 07, 2025
Media added. Nov 22, 2024
Add new Web site: Official Site of The Shard. Aug 23, 2024
Add new Web site: Art in Context - The Shard in London – Explore the Iconic Shard Architecture. Mar 29, 2024
New article added. Oct 16, 2023
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