Am totally blown away by some of the amazingly beautiful photos on this and the previous page!

Mayor says rebuilding of London Bridge Station mustn’t be sacrificed in spending review

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has warned that any Government decision to cut funding for the rebuilding of London Bridge Station would be "short-sighted" and have knock-on effects for London's economy.

http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/4857

An impressive set of images; one view I'm looking forward too is the cathedral being framed by the building as seen from the Millennium Bridge. Out of interest what lens are you using, Chest?

I am amazed by the photos i think they are the best we have had so far

St George's Church grounds, Borough.

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New scraper appears next to Shard overnight (Borough Market new rail extension) ...:)

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Southwark Tube, with Palestra on right.

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The ages of London

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Especially like that last shot BorderBoy and would look even better when the Shard is complete though from that angle I guess you won't get the top in the frame!

Not as spectacular as last night but quite a nice sky all the same :)

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The pictures on the last few pages are absolutely amazing! :nuts:
You just couldn't get better pictures to show off London to someone who had never been to the city!
Keep them coming! :bow:

Fantastic visibility today, could see the Shard all the way from my place in Wandsworth, could clearly see the hite letters on the core.The Reflection is insane on the London Eye, it really sparkles! Going up Centre Point soon and HSBC Tower

Wow, what updates! :D Fantastic work guys, she really is soaring now, and there's a lot still to be built. :cheers:

london is a shithole.only joking ,were lucky to have it here in the UK.

well roll on next month as I will be visiting this wonderful monstrosity again!
A pleasure taking pics next time from different angles...

The taller the Shard gets, the more attractive I find Guys

The taller the Shard gets, the more attractive I find Guys

Unfortunately this morning the Shard and Guys have disappeared from the London skyline ;)

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^^
For a moment there I thought ... mmm wouldn't that shoreline look so much better without all these scrapers looming in the background.

^^
For a moment there I thought ... mmm wouldn't that shoreline look so much better without all these scrapers looming in the background.

It actually does look better with Guys Hospital hidden

The taller the Shard gets, the more attractive I find Guys

you're talking about the hospital I guess

Fantastic visibility today, could see the Shard all the way from my place in Wandsworth, could clearly see the hite letters on the core.The Reflection is insane on the London Eye, it really sparkles! Going up Centre Point soon and HSBC Tower

Just out of curiosity Robbo do you know people who work in these buildings?

Recently I have been thinking if it is possible to visit some high rise buildings (obviously asking for permission in advance) to take photos of London. I assume that in these days of heightened security that it's not possible unless there is a restaurant/bar at the top but I think they would be a bit suspicious if I turned up with my tripod :bash:

As I was passing through London Bridge station this morning...

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one more ;)
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i thought the forecasters were talking up a pleasant weekend, not a pea-souper. My computer is saying 70 degrees and sunshine. Oh really!

Apologies if this has already been answered in a previous post. The core has stepped in by a metre or so but doesn't seem enough, will the core step in again ?

It's a lovely warm, sunny, afternoon with clear skies.

Hazy cloud moving across late afternoon but still nice.

Just out of curiosity Robbo do you know people who work in these buildings?

Recently I have been thinking if it is possible to visit some high rise buildings (obviously asking for permission in advance) to take photos of London. I assume that in these days of heightened security that it's not possible unless there is a restaurant/bar at the top but I think they would be a bit suspicious if I turned up with my tripod :bash:

I know a friend who works in HSBC he said he might be able to get me up there, and I plan on going up the viewing deck for centre point but im still looking online for it

I know a friend who works in HSBC he said he might be able to get me up there, and I plan on going up the viewing deck for centre point but im still looking online for it

Nice :) Hope you will get some great photos from there :cheers:

Great photos over the last few pages. Thanks for the updates.

I particularly like some of Gerson's. Quite grainy, surreal colours, almost 1950's postcard style - but the texture contrasts nicely with the modern city that is the subject.

Here's a little question regarding future cranes dismantling.

There currently are 5 cranes on site (I don't count the mini-core crane). From this simulation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WYKyCrK9tM), it seems that the west crane (sorry, don't know their on-site names) would dismantle "itself" after all other cranes having dismantled each others.

But judging from the webcams, I don't see how it can happen.

Core crane obviously can't dismantle itself. Neither can East and South cranes since they're partially inside the building (well, the extension building).

That leaves West and North cranes. And both of them seem to only have upper level ties, that prevent each one of them to dismantle itslef.

From the simulation, we can imagine that the core crane dismantle the South and East crane, the West one dismantle the North one... But who dismantle the last one?

As I said, since each of these cranes either have only upper level ties (and since cladding is already going on, no "temporary ties" could be added) or is "inside" the building... I really don't know how the last crane will go down.

If anyone can help me there... well, thank you!

Here's a little question regarding future cranes dismantling.

There currently are 5 cranes on site (I don't count the mini-core crane). From this simulation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WYKyCrK9tM), it seems that the west crane (sorry, don't know their on-site names) would dismantle "itself" after all other cranes having dismantled each others.

But judging from the webcams, I don't see how it can happen.

Core crane obviously can't dismantle itself. Neither can East and South cranes since they're partially inside the building (well, the extension building).

That leaves West and North cranes. And both of them seem to only have upper level ties, that prevent each one of them to dismantle itslef.
From the simulation, we can imagine that the core crane dismantle the South and East crane, the West one dismantle the North one... But who dismantle the last one?

As I said, since each of these cranes either have only upper level ties (and since cladding is already going on, no "temporary ties" could be added) or is "inside" the building... I really don't know how the last crane will go down.

If anyone can help me there... well, thank you!

There will be one more crane, can anyone guess the location????????

I know a friend who works in HSBC he said he might be able to get me up there, and I plan on going up the viewing deck for centre point but im still looking online for it

Centre Point is straightforward, providing you're prepared to buy yourself lunch (or can persuade someone else to do so!).

The Paramount members club will take same-day bookings for their restaurant from non-members. Food is straightforward and not too expensive, and the views are second-to-none. So, call them up at 9:00am, put on your most presentable "smart casual", and you can be there at 12:30. (You'll want to arrive early to bag an east-facing window seat.)

Providing you don't start messing about with tripods etc, the staff are cool with photos. After all, everyone goes there for view.

As I was passing through London Bridge station this morning...

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Reminds me of the time I arranged to meet a visitor on his first trip to NY. I said lets meet under the clock in the lobby of the Empire State building. I thougt he couldnt miss that building....there was no Empire State building that morning for the same reason! LOL

Providing you don't start messing about with tripods etc, the staff are cool with photos. After all, everyone goes there for view.

Hmm they werent with us after Adam arranged guest entry for the group after the Strata trip. We were told to put our cameras away :(

There will be one more crane, can anyone guess the location????????

I’d say the North side. To help dismantle and build London Bridge Station. Am I close??

I’d say the North side. To help dismantle and build London Bridge Station. Am I close??

Afraid not but rquire a more technical answer. You guys need to think about logistics. Next guess

Here's a little question regarding future cranes dismantling.
There currently are 5 cranes on site (I don't count the mini-core crane). From this simulation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WYKyCrK9tM), it seems that the west crane (sorry, don't know their on-site names) would dismantle "itself" after all other cranes having dismantled each others.
But judging from the webcams, I don't see how it can happen.
Core crane obviously can't dismantle itself. Neither can East and South cranes since they're partially inside the building (well, the extension building).
That leaves West and North cranes. And both of them seem to only have upper level ties, that prevent each one of them to dismantle itslef.
From the simulation, we can imagine that the core crane dismantle the South and East crane, the West one dismantle the North one... But who dismantle the last one?
As I said, since each of these cranes either have only upper level ties (and since cladding is already going on, no "temporary ties" could be added) or is "inside" the building... I really don't know how the last crane will go down.
If anyone can help me there... well, thank you!

They're going to dismantle everything with the core crane, then the CIA will dismantle that one using black stealth helicopters and neuralize anyone who sees them.:)

This may explain how they'll get the core crane off.

http://marr.com.au/index.php?page=project-2

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This morning, as per the photo above, was extraordinary! The early morning fog had half hidden the Shard and Tower Bridge was a haze in the near distance.

This morning, as per the photo above, was extraordinary! The early morning fog had half hidden the Shard and Tower Bridge was a haze in the near distance.

would be great photo if the weather wasn't so bad

Bets on when the core will resume? :D
Very nice images over these few pages, hoping to see more ! :)

So, is the Shard in the 'City Cluster' or is it a new 'London Bridge Cluster'/'Southwark Cluster'?

So, is the Shard in the 'City Cluster' or is it a new 'London Bridge Cluster'/'Southwark Cluster'?

It wouldn't be classed in any cluster to my knowledge, although from some angles it appears to be part of the city cluster. It's whatever you want it to be :)

Wow, she's certainly a monster already. Keep the great pics coming!

Not quite so impressive on a grey misty morning. Maybe it could use some stained glass windows depicting Southwark life over the centuries to brighten it up during the cold winter months.
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It wouldn't be classed in any cluster to my knowledge, although from some angles it appears to be part of the city cluster. It's whatever you want it to be :)

It's probably part of the Southwark regeneration scheme which hopefully includes the reclad of guys hospital.

It's great to see the Shard going up so quickly, and beginning to be recognised across London.

Steel is at the top of the Guys cam
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Nice pic of Tubbs and Edward Anthony, but wheres David? :P

The steel has come along nicely, I should be back in London on the 12th of December, anyone know how high the core will be around that time?

Nice pic of Tubbs and Edward Anthony, but wheres David? :P

The steel has come along nicely, I should be back in London on the 12th of December, anyone know how high the core will be around that time?

The concrete core should be at full height, 240 meters.

thanks for the updates and pics everyone - it's looking good isn't it. when finished this will undoubtedly by one of the world's best small supertalls.

The slipform is being reconfigured right now isn't it? How long will it take to begin rising again, and is this the last reconfigure until the core reaches it's maximum height?

Its quite interesting that this will overtake 1 Canada Square as the tallest in London by the end of the year, 1CS has had the title for nearly 20 years!

:okay::nuts::nuts:Afraid not but rquire a more technical answer. You guys need to think about logistics. Next guess

yes , there is going to be a 7th crane, i'm led to believe its goin on the south west (ish) corner .... it is going to start from level 52 , set on a cantilevered platform.. This crane will eventually replace tc5 (nearest footbridge), which was meant to go to the top , but because of the size & stress of the mega ties on the decreasing core size its now been deemed that there is a strong chance that it could damage (crush) the core ... Tcs 2 & 4 are soon to have their jibs extended by 10 or 15 mtrs to start the station roof refurb.. Tcs 2 & 3 are now at their final heights , with tc4 (nearest station entrance) just 1 more climb to go , this will put them high enough to complete the steelwork which ends at level 40.. Tcs 5 & 6 should have been climbed this week end , but the weather forecast was not on our side.....:cry:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5065673706_f54fb94cf0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54481577@N07/5065673706/)Illuminated Floors (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54481577@N07/5065673706/) by Hans Pfaal (http://www.flickr.com/people/54481577@N07/), on Flickr

Some shots from today. Very tricky shooting day as the weather was so gloomy :ohno:

Close-up of glass Panels

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Some shots from St. Thomas Street...

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...and one from London Bridge Street

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:okay::nuts::nuts:

yes , there is going to be a 7th crane, i'm led to believe its goin on the south west (ish) corner .... it is going to start from level 52 , set on a cantilevered platform.. This crane will eventually replace tc5 (nearest footbridge), which was meant to go to the top , but because of the size & stress of the mega ties on the decreasing core size its now been deemed that there is a strong chance that it could damage (crush) the core ... Tcs 2 & 4 are soon to have their jibs extended by 10 or 15 mtrs to start the station roof refurb.. Tcs 2 & 3 are now at their final heights , with tc4 (nearest station entrance) just 1 more climb to go , this will put them high enough to complete the steelwork which ends at level 40.. Tcs 5 & 6 should have been climbed this week end , but the weather forecast was not on our side.....:cry:

Thanks Henrik as ever, detailed succinct and very very informative! Youd never think of a core being crushable, but I guess concrete is always going to be excellent at compression, but terrible at lateral stress. I've long since wondered how the cranes that service the top few floors outside the one atop the core will be tied in, and now we know! amazing stuff, and probably the first time the crane engineers have tried this configuration, eh?

Anyone for a canal trip to the Shard?? :nuts:

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^^

Now that is awesome! :lol:

I can't wait to see it completed from this view, it'll look out of this world!

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yay!!!

^^ First photo? :)
should probably downscale it, it would probably make it a lot better :)

-----9 OCT 2010--------- LONDON EYE
Not the best photos, nethertheless they were nice to flick through in a slideshow. Chose the lest bluriest and most appealing.
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Hope you liked, Video coming up soon ( i hope)

The mysterious Shard artist returned again today!

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Take your pick, the left or the right... ;)

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Great photo's from everyone, cheers for the updates :).

[QUOTE=mattomatto;65077163]The mysterious Shard artist returned again today!

There are lots of people / presenters that could be behind this mysterious sketch. Three it could be are...

Danny Forster
Kevin McCloud
Charlie Luxton

It could be Luxton’s drawing. He presented Vertical City; http://vimeo.com/7173780 http://www.channel4.com/programmes/vertical-city/episode-guide/series-1 and always drew little sketches like this one.

Anyway, we’ll find out eventually. So the steel work is going to stop at level 40! And concrete floor from there, ‘is that rite?’

EDIT. I’ve just read a interview with McCloud and he stated;
"I’m particularly troubled by the number of high-rise buildings that have been going up in London. I’m not a fan of the Gillette electric shaver [the Strata building] in Elephant and Castle, or the Shard at London Bridge, either. I find them crude. It’s as though if you want to build something really big, you need an idea that is so simple it’s childlike. I love complexity, and I love context." http://www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/interviewextra/kevin-mccloud-grand-designs

Thames flooded in places in this afternoon's high tide, had to keep back a bit :nuts:

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So McCloud thinks that constructing a multi-use glass clad 1,000+ft 'pyramid' skyscraper, with plenty of angled detailing, on top of one of the busiest stations in London on a very constrained site on a very tight schedule, not complex!?!?

I suppose one *could* argue it is not in context as that is a matter of opinion, but I say that a high quality building designed by a world class architect in the centre of a world class city is very much in context.

Thames flooded in places in this afternoon's high tide, had to keep back a bit :nuts:

Yes, I noticed it was very high on Friday too.

Oly crap will they make another tgames barrier or does this always happen sorry for.crap presentstion phone post

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Great shot! Let down by the stupid hotel which is bizarrely flying NO Union Jack whatsoever. Poor show indeed London Bridge Hotel..
:nono:

Great shot! Let down by the stupid hotel which is bizarrely flying NO Union Jack whatsoever. Poor show indeed London Bridge Hotel..
:nono:

Union flag ;)

^^^^^ LOL Its helps to know that if your gonna complain. Jacks are on ships are they not? ;)

It's great to see the Shard going up so quickly, and beginning to be recognised across London.

Indeed....and what with a documentary being made about its construction this tower is going to be the major straw that will make or break the general publics view of skyscrapers in London and the country as a whole.

It is far too big to be ignored but I am confident the the majority of the general public will fall in love with it.....eventually. The viewing galleries have already won half of that battle I believe.

People will say to visitors from all over the world: "you have to start by going up the Shard...you can see everything from there" and "When are you coming? 4 months time?...Damn, Ill have to book the tickets now then!"

Thames flooded in places in this afternoon's high tide, had to keep back a bit :nuts:

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This is how the shard would look like if it had a spire. ;)

Photo bucket is being a wanker and deleting all my photos so I uploaded my 2 best photos from the last page. It was very quick to get on the ride, the man said it would be a half hour wait but it didn't feel like it at all. And the ride doesn't feel like 30 minutes either more like 10.
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^^ Great vantage point! Are you going to post a video later? :cheers:

^^ yes

Great shot! Let down by the stupid hotel which is bizarrely flying NO Union Jack whatsoever. Poor show indeed London Bridge Hotel..
:nono:

I agree, this is England - NOT europe. Pah!! :ohno:

^^^ hear hear

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from Lower Thames Street

Great shot! Let down by the stupid hotel which is bizarrely flying NO Union Jack whatsoever. Poor show indeed London Bridge Hotel..
:nono:

ooh i just went past the hotel and the first flag the blue one (nearest to the shard) has a small union flag in the bottom corner.

two different views, and different weather conditions this weekend. Both low res iphone photos, but you get the general impression.

Saturday from Paramount (Centrepoint):
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Sunday from Greenwich Park - lovely stuff - what a day.
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Can someone tell me who is manufacturing/fixing the glass panels?

Right now. No one, they are probably enjoying sunday lunch but during the week could be John could be Dave and others of course.

What a beautiful evening. Everything looks much better when the sun shines.
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Hopefully the core should start rising this week,and with the good weather.

Can someone tell me who is manufacturing/fixing the glass panels?

Scheldebouw BV - http://www.permasteelisa.nl/

I had a nice chat with their MD while he was visiting the site a few weeks ago.

ISTR the panels are actually being made by them in Germany, not the Netherlands, but my memory may be incorrect.

Some camera phone shots so not the best quality. Taken yesterday evening.

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Plus 720p HD video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3eigRZKHWE&hd=1

Interesting to see that the cranes had their red aircraft warning lights on plus the white strobing lights turned on below the cabs - all blinking away in unison.

Anyone know the reason for having the white flashing lights as well as the jib lights? Cranesetc?

Yeah they flash very fast ^^ Thanks for the Photos and video

Just a matter of time until the steels height surpasses guys hospital.

if you look at the close up shot of the top of the core it looks as though the set back is about to start - you can see the split in the black surround and may be the silhouette of the next step back core?


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Very diverse set of Images there Chest! :applause: Ice cream van in October! Fantastic!
About the Core - Yep Definetly something happening back there. Last time they took some of the top of didn't they? That's what I see in your close up image.

wow brilliant pictures....I don't think I have seen sky so clear over London since the Icelandic volcano eruption.

Looks like I was up the Monument at the same time as Chest! Up close the cladding is filthy.

Taken with my tear-jerkingly lovely new HTC Desire.

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Very nice set of images lads. I see what you mean about the new core reconfiguration Chest. We’re set to see it rising this week. Cameras at the ready :).

Some camera phone shots so not the best quality. Taken yesterday evening.

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Plus 720p HD video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3eigRZKHWE&hd=1

Interesting to see that the cranes had their red aircraft warning lights on plus the white strobing lights turned on below the cabs - all blinking away in unison.

Anyone know the reason for having the white flashing lights as well as the jib lights? Cranesetc?

the flashing white lights are a warning light for people on the grond to know that the anti-collision system is switched off.. all the cranes are fitted with them , when working they allow the cranes to get to within about 1.5mtrs of each other before the slewing & luffing automatically cut out , each crane also has a zone (boundry) which the cranes cannot stray into for safety reasons ... the system works on radio waves , but due to a number of factors , i.e. loads of radio traffic from london bridge station & lots of antennae on guys roof , the system is very prone to disruption , if 1 crane picks up a fault , or breakdown in transmission , then all the cranes are affected , (they all lock up for safety) so its sometimes safer to turn the system off manually from inside the crane cab untill the problem can be solved, hope this has shed a little light on your question , excuse the pun , ha ha ...:lol:

Beautiful sunny day in London today. Ideal for taking photos. :cool:

I met up with Medo & mic of Orion, and we walked from Strata to the Heygate Estate, then onto London Bridge, across to the Tower of London, over Tower Bridge and past City Hall, then back to London Bridge.

There are so many pics, it's probably best if I post them here instead:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=65120469#post65120469

The LBT thread is already flooded with updates and I don't want to crash anyone's browser/PC :D

:cheers:

Very diverse set of Images there Chest! :applause: Ice cream van in October! Fantastic!
About the Core - Yep Definetly something happening back there. Last time they took some of the top of didn't they? That's what I see in your close up image.

October! Pah. We get ice cream vans all year round come rain sleet of snow. You could set your watch by them in Waterloo. :)

Love the Champagne bottle shot Chest.

Moved to a new flat and loving the new view of the Shard with St Paul's in the background...
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the flashing white lights are a warning light for people on the grond to know that the anti-collision system is switched off.. all the cranes are fitted with them , when working they allow the cranes to get to within about 1.5mtrs of each other before the slewing & luffing automatically cut out , each crane also has a zone (boundry) which the cranes cannot stray into for safety reasons ... the system works on radio waves , but due to a number of factors , i.e. loads of radio traffic from london bridge station & lots of antennae on guys roof , the system is very prone to disruption , if 1 crane picks up a fault , or breakdown in transmission , then all the cranes are affected , (they all lock up for safety) so its sometimes safer to turn the system off manually from inside the crane cab untill the problem can be solved, hope this has shed a little light on your question , excuse the pun , ha ha ...:lol:

Cheers Big Henrik, thanks for explaining.

I always wondered what the lights were for. When I was in Melbourne in 2004 the Eureka Tower had two cranes at about 200m up and both those had the flashing white lights on them - you could see them miles out.

the thing is with glass skyscrapers is they look great with clear sunny skies,but when its raining and cloudy they look shit

Shard Looks huge!!

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/9130/shard01.jpg

Taken today.

^^ Great photo Medo, it's been another good photo day on this thread :cheers:

Slight time-warp, but I had promised to post this...

Taken from the roof of the GLA building during the Open House London weekend of 18th/19th September.

The delay was mostly down to Boots taking two weeks to develop the process-paid film.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5069523796_9abd513c28_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cybertect/5069523796/)

The Shard from City Hall (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cybertect/5069523796/) by cybertect (http://www.flickr.com/people/cybertect/), on Flickr

and the following Monday morning

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5069527264_c59a04bc06_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cybertect/5069527264/)

The Shard from Weston Street (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cybertect/5069527264/) by cybertect (http://www.flickr.com/people/cybertect/), on Flickr

A couple of Sunday evening shots from London Bridge

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5069567232_987ecd7154_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5069589412_6decc60a88_b.jpg

brilliant pics everybody.. nice to see some great night shots too Mat!

Fantastic number of pics, and for a Sunday as well.

http://www.siteeyelive.com/monitor/shard/camputer64.jpg
New exciting lift attraction added to Shard.

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Anthony, are you really Terry Gilliam IRL? :)

Anthony, are you really Terry Gilliam IRL? :)

Anthony's posts are funny, but I just hope a big foot doesn't appear from nowhere and crush the Shard!:)

I find his picture posts amusing, haha
though he must have alot of time on his hands

I agree, this is England - NOT europe. Pah!! :ohno:

So no Union Flag for you then? That being British and this being England! For the record we are England, in the UK, and in the EU. Any of those flags is good enough for me.

All the cranes are still, and no unloading was taking place at lunchtime - is it really too windy? Flags I can see are all limp on the flagpoles.

Or have the Shard workers been so efficient they are ahead of the suppliers and now they have to wait for more steel and glass panels to be manufactured?

Does anyone know how much the Shard is costing to build?

Does anyone know how much the Shard is costing to build?

20p


1.2b isn't it

Can someone tell me who is manufacturing/fixing the glass panels?

The glass panels are manufactured in Holland :)

Brilliant photos

Love the way the light is catching the floors behind the cladding right now…

http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae221/Redarkady/camputer9511-10-20101646.jpg

look at the reflection of sunlight onto guys also, the hospital rooms must be lit up pretty well with the shard stting next to you.

Got to feel a bit sorry for the people in Guys though. The glazing is acting like a massive mirror, reflecting the sun straight into the building.

P.S. bandy I hate you :lol: x

http://picasaweb.google.nl/lh/photo/00PI-AdaoxLnXhTnTZl0a7Qd_e9hQS_quDxdKOZCRxg?feat=directlink

From Stave Hill yesterday

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Thanks for all the photos. ^^ i see what you mean about the glazing, it's truly brillaint! Guy's will look like a joke next to this

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http://homepage.mac.com/benveasey/.Public/hellyes.jpg

Tooley Street, first thing this morning.

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/IMG_0280.jpg

I have some more from Thursday to follow later (it's been a busy few days).

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There have been some fantastic photo's of late, hard to believe the cladding only started in June it's come along so far!

So no Union Flag for you then? That being British and this being England! For the record we are England, in the UK, and in the EU. Any of those flags is good enough for me.

yeah I agree except the EU. Next time I come and photo the Shard I shall actually photoshop a 'British' flag. could be Scots, English, Welsh or Northern Ireland or ... all of them flying outside.. as it should be.
:)

Last Thursday, with the usual plug for my Shard Gallery (http://www.cybertects.co.uk/gallery2/v/architecture/london/shard/) with more from the day.

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Thanks the the update Rob - I guess the first photo at the top of this page was taken on your iphone? How are you finding that for photos?

It certainly has its limitations, but it's useful enough and I have it with me all the time. Great for casual snaps and a small amount of work in Lightroom can tart up the output fairly well.

A big leap forward from my old Sony K750i (which had quite a decent camera for its time).

I've just bought an Olympus XA that now goes with me everywhere too (a tiny, tough 35mm rangefinder) with 400 ASA Ilford XP2 black and white film for those moments I have a little more time. Otherwise I'm just waiting for the right digital compact.

All the cranes are still, and no unloading was taking place at lunchtime - is it really too windy? Flags I can see are all limp on the flagpoles.
Or have the Shard workers been so efficient they are ahead of the suppliers and now they have to wait for more steel and glass panels to be manufactured?

Still not much crane action today - only the one on the western side was working while I watched - others all completely inactive.

Can somebody remind me of the number of legal remedies there had been for both Shard & Pinnacle...(just by curiosity) Cheers.

Last Thursday, with the usual plug for my Shard Gallery (http://www.cybertects.co.uk/gallery2/v/architecture/london/shard/) with more from the day.

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/20101007_0057.jpg


That view is going to be stunning when the building is complete!

Got to feel a bit sorry for the people in Guys though. The glazing is acting like a massive mirror, reflecting the sun straight into the building.

Also, they're sick.

Can somebody remind me of the number of legal remedies there had been for both Shard & Pinnacle...(just by curiosity) Cheers.

I think the Shard was reduced in height and then 'called in' and decided by the Secretary of state. The Pinnacle just went through normal planning after a reduction in height.

Also, they're sick.

Let’s hope they don’t suffer from photosensitivity :lol:.

Weston Street early this morning

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/IMG_0286.jpg

Just entered this competition for a Panasonic Lumix G2 and a TZ10. Gotta be worth a quid.

http://www3.five.tv/stunning_pictures/competition

It seems it's quite acceptable to edit a photo so it bears little resemblance to the original according to the 'expert' on tonights show. So that brilliant photo you viewed may owe more to clever editing than to skill or luck.

They're still adding steel to the South side at 10pm. Looks like an all-nighter.

It certainly has its limitations, but it's useful enough and I have it with me all the time. Great for casual snaps and a small amount of work in Lightroom can tart up the output fairly well.

A big leap forward from my old Sony K750i (which had quite a decent camera for its time).

I've just bought an Olympus XA that now goes with me everywhere too (a tiny, tough 35mm rangefinder) with 400 ASA Ilford XP2 black and white film for those moments I have a little more time. Otherwise I'm just waiting for the right digital compact.

NEX-5?

Great photo! I know most would otherwise disagree, but I think you've really caught Guys at a good angle there - it looks crisp, sharp and severely industrial in a cool kind of way. I think a top quality refurbishment and clean up would do wonders for that building.

Weston Street early this morning

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/IMG_0286.jpg

Great photo! I know most would otherwise disagree, but I think you've really caught Guys at a good angle there

You're not the first to make that observation about a shot from this location. :)

And I tend to agree with the rest of your sentiments.

NEX-5?

The Fuji X100 might do it if I can muster up the cash.

Great photo! I know most would otherwise disagree, but I think you've really caught Guys at a good angle there - it looks crisp, sharp and severely industrial in a cool kind of way. I think a top quality refurbishment and clean up would do wonders for that building.

You can't polish a turd....

But you can roll it in glitter :D

Anyone from the Broadgate Tower around? I remember someone taking images of the Heron from the tower as it rose, and we noticed that the Shard would sit perfectly between the other towers to create a fantastic looking skyline.


I'd much love to see some photos from here if anyone can.

Anyone from the Broadgate Tower around? I remember someone taking images of the Heron from the tower as it rose, and we noticed that the Shard would sit perfectly between the other towers to create a fantastic looking skyline.


I'd much love to see some photos from here if anyone can.

A friend of mine went to Open House last month and went to Broadgate Tower, this is the view she took.

Photo by takoyaki1981
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5001905066_ebfc35fe1e_b.jpg

This morning I see that the first three columns of the next pair of floors have been put up, and there is a new change to the black cap at the very top of the core.

An earlier photo post showed that it had been split vertically into three pieces, suggesting it was getting ready to rise in its smaller form.

Today two new splits are visible on the west face - horizontally near the top and bottom, making it like a noughts-and-crosses frame.

It looks very much like the next core rise is imminent.

That's good to hear, looking forward to seeing it climb ever higher :)

I know someone has taken a photo of this view before where a boat mast is lining up with the core to give an impression of the final height. I'm not sure but would it be something like this (not including the top part above where the ropes are tied)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/5077858592_93ec6b2685_b.jpg

mattomatto - That last picture is great.

That view from 201BG is not bad either. LBT lines up nicely and will sit nestled to the Pinnacle.

That's good to hear, looking forward to seeing it climb ever higher :)

I know someone has taken a photo of this view before where a boat mast is lining up with the core to give an impression of the final height. I'm not sure but would it be something like this (not including the top part above where the ropes are tied)



Great shot :cheers:

This morning I see that the first three columns of the next pair of floors have been put up, and there is a new change to the black cap at the very top of the core.

An earlier photo post showed that it had been split vertically into three pieces, suggesting it was getting ready to rise in its smaller form.

Today two new splits are visible on the west face - horizontally near the top and bottom, making it like a noughts-and-crosses frame.

It looks very much like the next core rise is imminent.

On further close inspection, while waiting for my tea to brew, I realised that the lower horizontal 'split' was an optical illusion caused by the fluorescent lights shining through the black cloth.
The top one is definitely there though.

Seems all the webcams are down.
Was said that the core split would be about 2 weeks (from September 25th),so no doubt it's going to happen very soon...and perhaps would've already happened if it had not been for some of the adverse weather in that period.

Though the cams are down, from the station cam in the dark it appears they *may* have started on the next level of steel. Interesting as no floor plates have been put down on the lower levels - not even at the double height level (if this was a double height level as it was suggested). Either that or its an illusion.

Looks like we’re blind lads. As soon as something exciting happens the cams go down, ‘bummer’. Yes it looks like they’ve started work on the next levels and a lot more glazing has gone up. Just not sure about the core. Surprising how much they get done during the night though.

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the scene is changing minute by minute Compare this with an hour ago.
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not too long now til we see the new black box rising out of the 'old' one :) I hope

Looks like more glass panels have been installed

http://www.siteeyelive.com/monitor/shard/camputer81.jpg

Yes they are going up very fast.
Soon we will see the familiar core split where another one comes out of the first one.

boris or ken ??? who is more in favour of modern buildings/skyscrapers...?

Boris cos ken can't do anything about it now

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDCyeX-sbVg

^^From looking at the animation vid from WjFox, we are at about 1:40 considering the stage the Shard is at with the steel work. At 1:41 the new core starts to appear. I reckon next week some time we'll see it :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDCyeX-sbVg

^^From looking at the animation vid from WjFox, we are at about 1:40 considering the stage the Shard is at with the steel work. At 1:41 the new core starts to appear. I reckon next week some time we'll see it :)

Getting dark very early. Must be nearly christmas.

boris or ken ??? who is more in favour of modern buildings/skyscrapers...?

Boris hates 'em. You wait, when he's mayor all the skyscraper projects in London will get cancelled and we'll all have to live in suburban semis. The Shard will never get off the ground.

The miners in chili are stuck 5 times deeper than shard

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDCyeX-sbVg

^^From looking at the animation vid from WjFox, we are at about 1:40 considering the stage the Shard is at with the steel work. At 1:41 the new core starts to appear. I reckon next week some time we'll see it :)

^^I think before next week.

I hope I can go to London soon and get some pictures of the Shard :) I have only seen it in the 'flesh' once and that was way back in April and I thought it seemed big then! I would love to stand right under it now :)

The steel is getting more prominent and tourists and daily passers by will probably guess that it's a pyramid :)
http://www.siteeyelive.com/monitor/shard/camputer120.jpg DEAD
http://www.siteeyelive.com/monitor/shard/camputer95.jpg DEAD
http://www.siteeyelive.com/monitor/shard/camputer64.jpg DEAD
http://www.siteeyelive.com/monitor/shard/camputer81.jpg WORKING
http://www.siteeyelive.com/monitor/shard/camputer30.jpg DEAD

I think the last one DOES seems to be working...

All the cams are dead; they’ve been on and OFF all day, look at the times. With all the cams down it would be good to see some pictures. A nice night shot would be sweet, anyone :D.

You can see this quite clearly now from Heathrow T5 Departures. It will be an epic view in few years!

You can see this quite clearly now from Heathrow T5 Departures. It will be an epic view in few years!

Try a year and a half!

Try 7 months!!!
:eek:

The cams may be down, but I still have my panoramic view from my office.

The slipform is now splitting, with the central part having risen about a foot overnight, while the outer part remains in place.

We (I!) should see the thin core start to shoot up from today.

The steel for the next two floors is also going up at a rapid pace.

I hope the cams are repaired soon, or many of you are gonna get frustrated...

The cams may be down, but I still have my panoramic view from my office.

The slipform is now splitting, with the central part having risen about a foot overnight, while the outer part remains in place.

We (I!) should see the thin core start to shoot up from today.

The steel for the next two floors is also going up at a rapid pace.

I hope the cams are repaired soon, or many of you are gonna get frustrated...

I thought I saw a slight variation this morning on the way to work, I tried to take a photo with my Lumix camera on the move but it was too blurred :bash:

All my webcams are down. Can't see whats going on with the building

Central section looks to have risen a further foot. Hard to be sure though.
Floor number 53 seems to be hiding in the shadows.

Slight time-warp, but I had promised to post this...

Taken from the roof of the GLA building during the Open House London weekend of 18th/19th September.

The delay was mostly down to Boots taking two weeks to develop the process-paid film.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5069523796_9abd513c28_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cybertect/5069523796/)


What is this "film" stuff you talk about? ;-)
As far as pics from me, I'm back from holiday ... but with the nights closing in so early I doubt i'll be able to get many photos now as i ocassionally visit London in the evenings :(
Still, hope to be in London at the start of November so will hope to get some pics then :)
Oh, and from what I understand the core will rise about 12 floors, split again then climb another 8 or so.

core rising
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is it taller than one canada square yet?

Not yet i think 1CS is 235 m high, this is about 180-190m? loks taller due to its relative isolation from other tall builds.

I also only just realised that they are taking down the lift tracks from the north side of the core - there is only one track left at the moment.

I guess they have got some of the lifts working inside the core and must remove the external lifts so that they can complete the floors that they passed through.

Nice close ups of the top of the core chest, it looks like it's on the move :banana:

it's rising pretty fast...noticed it only slightly this morning now this evening there is a clear gap

we're back in business :cheers: :)

this core goes up to 240m, doesn't it?

we're back in business :cheers: :)

this core goes up to 240m, doesn't it?

Yes, the concrete core tops out at 240m.

Also, we are at floor 53, that's the start of the apartments I believe.

I was there yesterday working on an adjacent project - which the shard will heavily rely on.

I noticed that the crane on top of the slip form rig at the top of the tower was lifting equipment from the ground! Now I'm not involved in cranes but I do know a bit about engineering and physics. I think that is rather dangerous having that length of cable especially if the wind was to get up. I saw the smallest crane having significant movement when lifting pieces of structural steel.

I just thought they would do it in 'lifts' for safety reasons. Just a thought....I'm sure Mace has covered everything in their method statments...

topus notchus! Powering on past 1CS it will be. Excellent. Great photos.

I guess they have got some of the lifts working inside the core and must remove the external lifts so that they can complete the floors that they passed through.

indeed they do - from my 30th September shots:

http://www.cybertects.co.uk/gallery2/d/111222-2/20100930_0065.jpg

Complete with a handy arrow painted on the ground pointing at the guy with the Kone bib so they know where to find him :)

wooooooooot!!!! what another milestone, we are rising again!!! time for 3 bananas and a two discos!!! :banana::banana::banana:
:dance::dance:
now lets get drunk!!! :cheers::cheers::cheers::guns1::runaway::badnews::puke:

^^ you really should calm down :ohno:

I'm glad you're happy and so am I but can you make that 3 bananas? It's really lagging up my page.
But still, Good that the core is going up again. Tommorow hopefully we will see significant progress :)

1 question - How many floors will this topout at?

wooooooooot!!!! what another milestone, we are rising again!!! time for 100 bananas and a two discos!!! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::bana:banana::banana::banana::banana:na::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::bana:banana::banana::banana::banana:na::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::bana:banana::banana::banana::banana:na::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::bana:banana::banana::banana::banana:na::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::bana:banana::banana::banana::banana:na::banana:
:dance::dance:
now lets get drunk!!! :cheers::cheers::cheers::guns1::runaway::badnews::puke:

LOL

Pics taken with my phone today ....

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4150/5082062177_d40606ee0c_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5082655422_18b1008f51_b.jpg

I think there is an illegal rave on this page.. my phone can't take the music, noise and carnage

but ROOOFFFFLLL!!!

do they stop the cams on purpose.... every time the core starts rising again they seem to stop working or pause for a couple of days ha
also I thought I would point out the shard construction is being pointed out on guided tours around London, walked past a group of Americans on the Millennium bridge yesterday and their tour guide was explaining the construction and how tall it will be when completed ;)

Hope they got the details right. Had a tour in Spain and the tour operator added 50% to the height of towers in Barchelona, the momument at the Olympic Stadium was apparently 200 metres, like yeaaa and the Family Church would be officially a Skyscraper (impressive for a stone structure)

I was there yesterday working on an adjacent project - which the shard will heavily rely on.

Would that be the First Aid centre to treat tourists bumping into things walking around with their heads looking upwards...? :lol:

i did stop for a while to listen it wasn't too in depth all he said was that it will be just over 1000ft with a hotel and viewing gallery opening in early spring 2012

Weston Street about half an hour ago, with bonus additional construction project in the foreground at no extra cost :D

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/IMG_0287.jpg

wooooooooot!!!! what another milestone, we are rising again!!! now lets get drunk!!!

:)

Weston Street about half an hour ago, with bonus additional construction project in the foreground at no extra cost :D

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/IMG_0287.jpg

Wow you've really got to hand it to those architects back in the 60's, Guys truly is a beast of a brute. I always think that's my favourite angle because it's just so brilliantly ugly. It's like 'here come round the back lads, it's even shitter from here!'.

Also, this pic begs the question, is the Shard taller than Guys yet? Ba bum, tssss... I'll get my coat.

I've always had a soft spot for Guys, probably cos I was born in that tower

Comparing two shots of the top of the core from Monday and today.

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/shard_core_11_to_15_Oct.jpg

(100% crops from an iPhone pic, so not fab quality, but it does the job).

Wow you've really got to hand it to those architects back in the 60's, Guys truly is a beast of a brute. I always think that's my favourite angle because it's just so brilliantly ugly. It's like 'here come round the back lads, it's even shitter from here!'.


Obviously, subjective opinion varies, but—to me—the only 'bad' buildings in Cybertect's photo are those two mid-distance bland red brick buildings (particularly the one on the right). Everything else adds contrast and distinctiveness. I definitely see the 'beauty and the beast' contrast of The Shard and Guys as an aesthetic positive.

core rising
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D'oh - now I realise why the SHARD lettering is so small on that side!!!
It's so obvious now!!!

I've always had a soft spot for Guys, probably cos I was born in that tower

yeah i agree i have a weird love for it. especially from the previous picture which almost makes the watchtower thing look seperate

A couple of the cams are now working again.

....well, not quite. Here's a couple of shots from them when they were working:

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^^
The bottom site cam has been adjusted upwards and seems to be working again.

...well, might as well have another shot then:

http://i52.************/xeexye.jpg

Comparing two shots of the top of the core from Monday and today.

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/shard_core_11_to_15_Oct.jpg

(100% crops from an iPhone pic, so not fab quality, but it does the job).

so the core is resizing even smaller again..?
or did everyone already know that :lol:

Three guys have been working their way down the western face of glass today, window-cleaning all the way. Seems a bit pointless at this stage.

More of the temporary lift is being dismantled.

The new slipform for the new core has risen about 2m from its original position, and the number 53 is now clearly visible.

Meanwhile the new viaduct across Borough Market is taking shape, with huge green chunks of the main spans being lifted into place by a massive mobile crane today.

Three guys have been working their way down the western face of glass today, window-cleaning all the way. Seems a bit pointless at this stage.

They've been periodically cleaning the glass since it first appeared.

Yep,on the move again to be the tallest in the UK as thought it would be this week,so a few more bananas please folks to annoy the moaners like robbo.
Soon will be the height of Heron,probably top that next week.

I'm just annoyed that work has been so busy that I've not had a chance to take any proper photos this week :(

I'm sure some of the best photos will come next week when we have all 'three' cores visible at once rising above the steel :)

Yep,on the move again to be the tallest in the UK as thought it would be this week,so a few more bananas please folks to annoy the moaners like robbo.
Soon will be the height of Heron,probably top that next week.

I'm just sorry, but that really lags, more apologies to users who have been affected, well i did do 50 last time the core splits! :ohno:
well maybe one more! :banana: :blahblah::banana2::gaah::skull: ( i'm one of those people who over use smilies! :lol:

It's not everyday you get a core splitting on a 310 metre skyscraper in the UK, I think at least a few dancing bananas are warranted.

It's not everyday you get a core splitting on a 310 metre skyscraper in the UK, I think at least a few dancing bananas are warranted.

And so here's a few:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
just to annoy those who bemoan those who are excited about this next stage that will take her up and beyond any building in the UK:cheers:

i just noticed my 3d model of the shard is on google earth now.
and skyscrapercarazee i wasnt trying to moan it just seemed annoying and unnecessary. Of course I am pleased and excited.

ah what the hell!... :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::cheers::nuts::nuts::nuts::lol::lol::)

From St Thomas' East Wing
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5083694707_222d719ca6_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5084282906_f68e996d8a_b.jpg
Back of Waterloo Station
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5083688169_893799e062_b.jpg
Union Street
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5084284392_247fc14c6e_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5084285156_26b1ed178e_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5084284714_d6e671a1c8_b.jpg
Great Maze Pond
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5084285606_4115461a08_b.jpg
St Thomas Street
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/5083691125_58b4186216_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5083691653_2dd9f7e0f7_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5084287248_da7ccecbe5_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5084287926_74bb120541_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5083693361_387da227b9_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5084288962_29841a12b8_b.jpg
Bermondsey Street
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/5083694301_73000c9b53_b.jpg
And Tower Bridge, north side
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5084282444_4aa18044b8_b.jpg

And so here's a few:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
just to annoy those who bemoan those who are excited about this next stage that will take her up and beyond any building in the UK:cheers:

ah what the hell!... :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::cheers::nuts::nuts::nuts::lol::lol::)

I think I got hypnotised...:nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts:

I think I got hypnotised...:nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts:
WTF! :llama::llama::lurker::devil::drunk::deadthrea:cool::nocrook::yes::crazy2::rofl::tiasd::laugh::tongue4::okay::uh::puke::badnews::storm::bowtie::colgate::rofl::kiss::rant::speech::poke::happy::lovethem::banned::lock::scouserd::eek2::cucumber::sly::sleepy::gunz::tyty:
:cheers1::fiddle::master::hammer::eat::drool::ancient::righton::smug::cheer::omg::2cents::wtf::banana2::goodbye::gaah::colbert::mad2::righton::lock::wallbash::ohno::hm:

HA

I think i'm really, really drunk today!!!
wow no smilies!!!

Back to subject!

GREAT PICTURES! Im drunk too.And pround be British with the quality,speed of this skyscraper unfolding

I may be in London soon so I will try to get some pics if I can

core split was much faster than the last one, obviously becuase it's smaller, but are there other factors?

Thanks for the pictures 11001000 (or what ever your name is!) your a ledge

^^^^
:lol: just call me 201! :cheers:

...

Even though Shard is a good nickname, I have always lamented the fact that no-one thought to call it the "Ministry of Truth". In fact, I shall henceforth call it MiniTrue just in an attempt to get this into the official lexicon. Although Senate House will always be the REAL minitrue. ;)

Even though Shard is a good nickname, I have always lamented the fact that no-one thought to call it the "Ministry of Truth". In fact, I shall henceforth call it MiniTrue just in an attempt to get this into the official lexicon. Although Senate House will always be the REAL minitrue. ;)

I think we should really worry if we see three more Shards springing up;that would give us the four ministries (Peace, Love, Plenty and Truth) in 1984, all of which, coincidentally were housed in 300m high pyramids.No doubt this is what you had in mind.
Still, four Shards would be better than one---or would they?:)

Another insightful post from Mr. Salt:

http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/58585/132410

I’m disappointed already, its only a third of the height and its not looking like the visuals, cut out of glistening south African diamond , its just a grey lump of glass like every other office building in London. The higher it goes the smaller it seems to look to me , I think a few people will be disappointed.

To be fair the aesthetic of the tower will be sometimes compromised by the colour of the London sky - if all it's got to reflect is grey it's probably going to look a little grey, compared to what it might look like in the glistening sun...

http://i51.************/2nk6hvt.jpg

Getting brighter by the minute. Concrete being delivered to Level 34

http://i55.************/34e8cnm.jpg

I was there yesterday working on an adjacent project - which the shard will heavily rely on.

I noticed that the crane on top of the slip form rig at the top of the tower was lifting equipment from the ground! Now I'm not involved in cranes but I do know a bit about engineering and physics. I think that is rather dangerous having that length of cable especially if the wind was to get up. I saw the smallest crane having significant movement when lifting pieces of structural steel.

I just thought they would do it in 'lifts' for safety reasons. Just a thought....I'm sure Mace has covered everything in their method statments...

The core tower crane has been restricted to 25mph when lifting from loading bay for that very reason

To be fair the aesthetic of the tower will be sometimes compromised by the colour of the London sky - if all it's got to reflect is grey it's probably going to look a little grey, compared to what it might look like in the glistening sun...

I disagree completely. The typical grey overcast should induce a silvery quailty to decent glass and or stainless steel cladding.

To be fair the aesthetic of the tower will be sometimes compromised by the colour of the London sky - if all it's got to reflect is grey it's probably going to look a little grey, compared to what it might look like in the glistening sun...

It mustn't be too glistening and shiney because of Health And Safety Gone Mad:nuts:

iPhone shot - through the new rail extension across Borough Market ...

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv339/BorderBoy3/borough.jpg

core split was much faster than the last one, obviously becuase it's smaller, but are there other factors?


Definitely - this time the Shard signage on the slipform was pre-configured so there was no need to replace/resize it for the split. :)

I think it is being built in a bad area

Definitely - this time the Shard signage on the slipform was pre-configured so there was no need to replace/resize it for the split. :)

True, though I doubt that's the reason why it took all the time before.

[QUOTE=tower lord;65474189]I think it is being built in a bad area[/QUOTE

?

I think it is being built in a bad area

^^ :wtf: ^^

yes Tower Lord has spoken!

Judging from his posts, 'Tower Lord' is an idiot of the highest proportion!

I just presumed he was really young and just interested in skyscrapers

^^ go easy on him, he is just a kid apparently
EDIT: you beat me to it london marcus

Cams are back at the moment.

compromised by the colour of the London sky - if all it's got to reflect is grey it's probably going to look a little grey, compared to what it might look like in the glistening sun...
We do get 1500 hours of the Sun (though not all at once) here annually! So this glass tower will look ''glisteningly'' stunning sometimes at least

http://www.siteeyelive.com/monitor/shard/camputer30.jpg

nice in the clear sky

http://i52.************/29xc3z8.jpg

^^ indeed hope you don't mind that I adapted your kind of diagrams :)
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g432/Londonshard/CranePiece.jpg
http://www.siteeyelive.com/monitor/shard/camputer64.jpg

and let "tower lord" say what he wants.. I think its brilliant that someone that young of age is interested in skyscrapers, good on you tower lord..

is it just me or is it rising slowly compared to previous core reconfigurations?