Latest diagram:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6217/6245599813_14248bb866_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/theshardbaby2/6245599813/)
14.10.2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/theshardbaby2/6245599813/) by The Shard Baby 2 (http://www.flickr.com/people/theshardbaby2/), on Flickr
Plus a diagram of the core (the one on the left is the old version as I changed the core size on my diagram to be more accurate):
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6226/6245600329_e02940c054_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/theshardbaby2/6245600329/)
shard's core diagram form (http://www.flickr.com/photos/theshardbaby2/6245600329/) by The Shard Baby 2 (http://www.flickr.com/people/theshardbaby2/), on Flickr

I'm sure this is gonna become the 3rd great icon of London - along with Big Ben and St Paul's..

great pic Chest.

Is it just me or have they used different glass at random points?

Perhaps they cleaned the glass at random points? :dunno:

Perhaps they cleaned the glass at random points? :dunno:

That's exactly what they've done just for testing.
There's not much point cleaning the whole thing whilst it's still under construction, bearing in mind it is absolutely filthy at the moment and will get filthy again from all the construction detritus up top.
When the glazing is all on and it gets its first full clean, this building will look like an actual shard of glass for the first time.

A quick walkabout today:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6033/6247796030_645b474982_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247796030/)
DSC00886 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247796030/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6058/6247271043_a2b4610e2d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247271043/)
DSC00876 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247271043/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6220/6247790068_1e5c47782e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247790068/)
DSC00871 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247790068/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6179/6247785500_5979584c64_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247785500/)
DSC00865 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247785500/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6094/6247800282_a718b94cdf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247800282/)
DSC00887 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247800282/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6170/6247197989_eac6374b81_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247197989/)
DSC00831 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247197989/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6164/6247191653_f2dcb215ab_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247191653/)
DSC00825 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247191653/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6103/6247707914_31943da05d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247707914/)
DSC00822 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247707914/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6235/6247704236_c780df3740_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247704236/)
DSC00808 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247704236/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6247696694_11763b91a8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247696694/)
DSC00783 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247696694/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6247170207_9e3c8fa55f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247170207/)
DSC00782 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247170207/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6092/6247167269_93fd78f145_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247167269/)
DSC00780 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6247167269/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

Taken, lying on my stomach 30 degrees downhill with my camera propped up on a tripod comprising one empty Tesco Rocky Road Chocolate Clusters bucket.

I think my job is done!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6237/6247606931_4db9ed3cce_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67412963@N04/6247606931/)
IMG_1681 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67412963@N04/6247606931/) by shurst2011 (http://www.flickr.com/people/67412963@N04/), on Flickr

^^ Now that is a glorious shot.:master:

Taken, lying on my stomach 30 degrees downhill with my camera propped up on a tripod comprising one empty Tesco Rocky Road Chocolate Clusters bucket.

I think my job is done!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6237/6247606931_4db9ed3cce_b.jpg

Wow - amazing photo!

Terrific shot! - great technical description.

Just seen something pretty huge being lowered from the Shard, can see it from the Isle of Dogs! Large dark box, looked to be about 3 floors in height!

Part of the slipform, I guess.

Just seen something pretty huge being lowered from the Shard, can see it from the Isle of Dogs! Large dark box, looked to be about 3 floors in height!

Yep! They are removing some of the blue screens. :)

The river trip for Civil Engineering students which I attended last wednesday was hosting 4 engineers. One of them was involved in this project, so I asked her how they're going to disassemble the crane which is on top right now - she said they will put one little crane on the top of the Shard construction which will do the job. After it finish that, another crane will be assembled to remove the crane that removed the crane which we can see at the moment. It won't go forever obviously :D the last crane will stay there forever and will be used to clean the windows and to some repairs.
So I was wondering if that's the crane she was talking about :)

The crane is going to stretch out a long way because the Shard tapers! :nuts:

Yep! They are removing some of the blue screens. :)

Yep it shows on webcam of the shard that part of them are gone. But what are the screens for? :carrot::carrot::carrot:

The screens protected the workers when building the concrete floors.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6036/6250445823_b9309c698d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevekeiretsu/6250445823/)


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6240/6250973052_5f03769f0f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevekeiretsu/6250973052/)

I happened upon an interesting short artical by the company supplying lifts to the Shard. Seems London is a pioneering place for destination hall call control elevators where you book your journey at the entrance turnstiles. Wonder if they'll do on-line Apex tickets!

http://www.buildingtomorrow.co.uk/features/3.html

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6118/6250439927_e8493c4bd3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6250439927/)
Shard London Bridge (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6250439927/) by Supertall robbo (http://www.flickr.com/people/supertallrobbo/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6179/6250626164_7516a9468a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22995299@N07/6250626164/)
shard-7 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22995299@N07/6250626164/) by Ian Haines (http://www.flickr.com/people/22995299@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6059/6250634290_679751a56a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22995299@N07/6250634290/)
shard-11 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22995299@N07/6250634290/) by Ian Haines (http://www.flickr.com/people/22995299@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6117/6250638684_034da7b9a4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22995299@N07/6250638684/)
shard-13 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22995299@N07/6250638684/) by Ian Haines (http://www.flickr.com/people/22995299@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6100/6250117767_a04918c612_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22995299@N07/6250117767/)
shard-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22995299@N07/6250117767/) by Ian Haines (http://www.flickr.com/people/22995299@N07/), on Flickr

From today...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6036/6250681843_bed3be09a9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6250681843/)
DSC00965 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6250681843/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6160/6251202030_7646186108_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6251202030/)
DSC00953 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6251202030/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6151/6251197614_a34823f636_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6251197614/)
DSC00898 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6251197614/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

For all you Shard of London Lovers

I found this video clip on youtube. Hope you guys like it..It's worth a view
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr7_VysRpbc

It just needs an eye stick to look like a dalek!

For all you Shard of London Lovers

I found this video clip on youtube. Hope you guys like it..It's worth a view
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr7_VysRpbc

That video and its accompanying music has started my day off with a nice bout of epileptic vomiting. Thanks.

That video and its accompanying music has started my day off with a nice bout of epileptic vomiting. Thanks.

Lol, yeah I know what you mean. Terrible music and looks like someone got a new movie editing program with LOTS of transitions:lol:

Its a nice video for children, I'll play it to my boy and get his opinion!

The police could use this music to break up riots. It could be used in warfare. I'm actually damaged internally by it. I sent it to my friend and now I don't think he's talking to me anymore.

One I quickly took on Saturday.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6112/6253088631_b2360e5cf9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/simonhowes/6253088631/)
IMG_6811 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/simonhowes/6253088631/) by simonhowes (http://www.flickr.com/people/simonhowes/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6217/6253720920_a48702e06e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57855223@N05/6253720920/)
SAM_0685 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57855223@N05/6253720920/) by corerising (http://www.flickr.com/people/57855223@N05/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6253853816_53c27de688_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57855223@N05/6253853816/)
SAM_0735 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57855223@N05/6253853816/) by corerising (http://www.flickr.com/people/57855223@N05/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6233/6253330529_3bb9ffc93e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57855223@N05/6253330529/)
SAM_0738 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57855223@N05/6253330529/) by corerising (http://www.flickr.com/people/57855223@N05/), on Flickr

Window cleaners! :banana:

Ready for installing offices :)

:cool:

Curiously, I overheard a conversation with a girl who works at the hospital that such high next to the tower, saying that the owners of the skyscraper, when finished the work, they will pay the reform of the facade of the hospital, which is already outdated and ugly, because as the new building is going to be photographed, they want the image of the set is good

Greetings pa'tos.

One I quickly took on Saturday.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6112/6253088631_b2360e5cf9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/simonhowes/6253088631/)
IMG_6811 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/simonhowes/6253088631/) by simonhowes (http://www.flickr.com/people/simonhowes/), on Flickr

Great backdrop for the Shard at this angle...!

From today...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6036/6250681843_bed3be09a9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6250681843/)
DSC00965 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6250681843/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6160/6251202030_7646186108_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6251202030/)
DSC00953 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6251202030/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6151/6251197614_a34823f636_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6251197614/)
DSC00898 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6251197614/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

DSC00898 - really shows the Shard's height in comparison to St Pauls...great photo!

I took the long and scenic route for my meeting in Chelsea this afternoon http://i530.cn/kV

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6043/6256856582_4899191310_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6217/6256318667_1d25c25c5c_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6112/6253088631_b2360e5cf9_b.jpg

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQX3YSMksWENqKddjHmBfy047Vv7SPyE3z_XdLIFv6cGC4mEtEL9NuiCNNi

anyone anyone???????

Or:
http://images.wikia.com/wasteland/images/5/5f/760px-Electronic_Arts_historical_logo.svg.png

Cycling in this morning to work and two lorries on Borough High St one with enormous grey steels (Shard, The Place?) and one with a massive mixed back of rebar.

Great backdrop for the Shard at this angle...!

likin' the more london/city hall/shard combo. But too much glass and steel in this view - too sterile - maybe they could replace a couple of the foster riversides with something incorporating more natural materials...

Cycling in this morning to work and two lorries on Borough High St one with enormous grey steels (Shard, The Place?) and one with a massive mixed back of rebar.

Almost certainly for 'The Place' (ugh, lousy name)... All the remaining steels for the shard are pre-coated with a white protective paint. Plus there's no more concrete to be poured at the shard. Lots of rebar needed for the mammoth core at the place though.

Looks like a steel delivery could have been fatal for someone:

http://www.lfgss.com/thread74152.html#post2467485

Looks like a steel delivery could have been fatal for someone:

http://www.lfgss.com/thread74152.html#post2467485

Sounds like that lady had nerves of steel.

Hope she's ok, that would be horrifying to experience! I broke my rib cycling over London Bridge when a pedestrian chatting on a mobile stepped out in front of me. Those look like hefty steel girders, I guess they're for The Shard or the station.

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQX3YSMksWENqKddjHmBfy047Vv7SPyE3z_XdLIFv6cGC4mEtEL9NuiCNNi

we wish!

Looks like a steel delivery could have been fatal for someone:

http://www.lfgss.com/thread74152.html#post2467485

I'm not a member of that forum so can't post my reactions.

The one thing you should do in a traffic collision is not say 'SORRY', as it implies you're to blame. The lorry driver probably knew this. In that article it reads; "she said that she thought she had made eye contact with the driver at the lights". Were the lights on green? doesn't say, but I expect they were, which would that the cyclist was in the wrong. Making eye contact is good, but it should never mean 'go'. No driver has the authority to direct traffic, it's dangerous, as this case proves.

We have no idea who was at fault, although usually it is the driver at fault in lorry/cyclist collisions. Catriona Patel was killed by a drunk lorry driver who was chatting on a mobile, Emma Foa was killed by a lorry driver who was checking his paperwork whilst driving. Should lorries that size be driven in the rush hour without an escort?

^^ Hmm In this day and age, I don't think companies can afford that. Thought if it was to become law, then maybe yes. Wasn't there a cyclist killed earlier this year by a truck travelling from the Shard site?

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6112/6253088631_b2360e5cf9_b.jpg

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQX3YSMksWENqKddjHmBfy047Vv7SPyE3z_XdLIFv6cGC4mEtEL9NuiCNNi

anyone anyone???????


Well the tall thing is the phallus...and the round thing a testicle....so its a 'who's got the biggest cock competition'!

difference being... renzo knows what he's doing with his!

Looks like a steel delivery could have been fatal for someone:

http://www.lfgss.com/thread74152.html#post2467485

ohhh iv followed loads of those lorries on the M1 in leics and always wondered if they were shard bound! i had pics but deleted them :-(

Those steels aren't for the shard, they're for The Place. powerder coating colour is wrong, cross section is wrong for the shard...

The cyclist who was killed by a truck delivering construction supplies this year was at the Kings Cross Lands site.

some great cloud reflections in the cladding today

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQX3YSMksWENqKddjHmBfy047Vv7SPyE3z_XdLIFv6cGC4mEtEL9NuiCNNi

Where was this place?

If X = the number of glass panels on the Shard
And Y = the number of window cleaning units
And C = total number of cleaners all window cleaning units can hold
And T = time it takes 1 cleaner to clean one panel
And Z = time taken to reposition window cleaning unit

How long would it take, continuously working, to clean the Shard.

http://i51.tinypic.com/30tl1rm.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/34qv5ab.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/zsmpzb.jpg

If X = the number of glass panels on the Shard
And Y = the number of window cleaning units
And C = total number of cleaners all window cleaning units can hold
And T = time it takes 1 cleaner to clean one panel
And Z = time taken to reposition window cleaning unit

How long would it take, continuously working, to clean the Shard.


It would take (XT/YC)+ZYn, where n is the number of times each window cleaning unit needs to be repositioned. Why?

It was ambigious in the pictures, are they automatic window cleaners or do they have people in them with squeegees (wow, what a job that would be!)

That job must be a complete pane.

Heh with clean windows are we going to get the solar death ray on London bridge again ?

The solar death ray is concentrated on sunny days on a spot about two thirds of the way over London Bridge and if you stand there for too long your face melts like that nazi in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Bloke in a pub told me.

Where was this place?

New York World's Fair, 1939

Awsome silhouette during tonight's sunset ! Taken about 15mins ago

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6114/6258186494_65b1a7f00b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mogwai_83/6258186494/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mogwai_83/6258186494/) by Docklandsboy (http://www.flickr.com/people/mogwai_83/), on Flickr

^^^^ Great shot :horse:

Awsome silhouette during tonight's sunset ! Taken about 15mins ago

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6114/6258186494_65b1a7f00b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mogwai_83/6258186494/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mogwai_83/6258186494/) by Docklandsboy (http://www.flickr.com/people/mogwai_83/), on Flickr

I'm more interested in the square portal to another dimension one can see in the sky

I'm more interested in the square portal to another dimension one can see in the sky

Wow that is rare shot of the Phantom zone flying through the sky!! :lol:

Or they have returned?

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ofOwkvFFhY4/S-rENiqnvbI/AAAAAAAAA4Y/8yjtRpT7WZg/s1600/sarah_douglas_body_470x333.jpg

Or they have returned?

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ofOwkvFFhY4/S-rENiqnvbI/AAAAAAAAA4Y/8yjtRpT7WZg/s1600/sarah_douglas_body_470x333.jpg

oh Zod off !

If X = the number of glass panels on the Shard
And Y = the number of window cleaning units
And C = total number of cleaners all window cleaning units can hold
And T = time it takes 1 cleaner to clean one panel
And Z = time taken to reposition window cleaning unit

How long would it take, continuously working, to clean the Shard.



I don't know but you'd score a hell of a lot in a game of Scrabble!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6032/6258450197_d23920e244_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevekeiretsu/6258450197/)
Shard from jubilee footbridge (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevekeiretsu/6258450197/) by stevekeiretsu (http://www.flickr.com/people/stevekeiretsu/), on Flickr

The shard also (inevitably!) appears in three big panoramas I just posted here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=84836758#post84836758), if you like that sort of thing... I'm not sure it's worth reposting them all here?

Bah, was taken through a big plate window, did try to get the reflected interior lights out of the shot, missed one!

Bah, was taken through a big plate window, did try to get the reflected interior lights out of the shot, missed one!

That's BS! You've obviously been got at by the men in black. Don't believe the cover up people!!!

http://cdn.images.dailyexpress.co.uk/img/cartoon/506x345/2011-10-19.gif

Terrible cartoonist, but the Shard makes an appearance.

That cartoon is truly crap but is that the first time the unfinished building has appeared in a cartoon or fictional rendering?

*cough*

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6234/6261178641_7e2ab474fd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mogwai_83/6261178641/)
Sunset 19/10/2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mogwai_83/6261178641/) by Docklandsboy (http://www.flickr.com/people/mogwai_83/), on Flickr

Ooooh er missus .... I guess the missing one is in the Albert Hall?

From yesterday

http://personal.rhul.ac.uk/uhaa/037/img_3611.jpg

http://personal.rhul.ac.uk/uhaa/037/img_3612.jpg

http://personal.rhul.ac.uk/uhaa/037/img_3618.jpg

http://personal.rhul.ac.uk/uhaa/037/img_3619.jpg

http://personal.rhul.ac.uk/uhaa/037/img_3626.jpg

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/3943/shard422ndtry.png

Last time I was in London, the tower Looked like this.

It's been too long.

From yesterday

http://personal.rhul.ac.uk/uhaa/037/img_3612.jpg



What a difference a bit of a clean makes. The reflection of the arm at the top of the cable goes from a dull matt to a mirrored finish.

Boris. Sunglasses for all Londoners please. :cool:

Why do they keep cleaning random strips of glass? Are they just constantly testing the equipment?

At least from the Waterloo (west) side, you can't see any of the blue screens now it's really begining to look pointy now!

Hope Frankus Maximus doesn't mind me using his photo to suggest what the Shard needs is a 10 or even 20 man basket. At the rate those blokes are working each panel will be lucky to get a wipe once every six months.
http://i51.tinypic.com/wv25gi.jpg

Last time I was in London, the tower Looked like this.

It's been too long.

Last time I was in London, the tower ws not even there...Its definately been to long...But im off to London on monday! Can't wait :banana:

What a difference a bit of a clean makes. The reflection of the arm at the top of the cable goes from a dull matt to a mirrored finish.

Boris. Sunglasses for all Londoners please. :cool:

so what's the state of play up tut top now? noted it's been a bit windy, but are they nearly done installing the BMU's? are we due some more steel/height soon?

questions questions...

Been a bit busy with work lately, but here's some pics taken over the last few days.

I have some others, hopefully, but they're on film and need to be developed. :)

Some more to be found in my Shard Gallery (http://www.cybertects.co.uk/gallery2/v/architecture/london/shard/)

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/20111011_0023.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/20111011_0025.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/20111011_0030.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/20111019_0038.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/20111019_0057.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/20111019_0064.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/20111019_0095.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/20111020_0010.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/20111020_0023.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/20111020_0033.jpg

From Wimbledon today
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6162/6266399727_2f5b0df325_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266399727/)
London Skyline (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266399727/) by Supertall robbo (http://www.flickr.com/people/supertallrobbo/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6051/6266930806_4d4bd05979_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266930806/)
London Skyline (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266930806/) by Supertall robbo (http://www.flickr.com/people/supertallrobbo/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6045/6266405703_6bfe1ebdc5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266405703/)
London Skyline (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266405703/) by Supertall robbo (http://www.flickr.com/people/supertallrobbo/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6218/6266408423_150971d7b8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266408423/)
London Skyline (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266408423/) by Supertall robbo (http://www.flickr.com/people/supertallrobbo/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6266411095_32e69d69d3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266411095/)
London Skyline (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266411095/) by Supertall robbo (http://www.flickr.com/people/supertallrobbo/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6115/6266414041_eb345feb29_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266414041/)
London Skyline (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266414041/) by Supertall robbo (http://www.flickr.com/people/supertallrobbo/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6037/6266416291_f24447cfab_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266416291/)
London Skyline (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266416291/) by Supertall robbo (http://www.flickr.com/people/supertallrobbo/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6034/6266419227_ccd29ce31e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266419227/)
London Skyline (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266419227/) by Supertall robbo (http://www.flickr.com/people/supertallrobbo/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6178/6266952270_d0a9a9bf48_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266952270/)
London Skyline (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266952270/) by Supertall robbo (http://www.flickr.com/people/supertallrobbo/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6220/6266426693_0a824646be_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266426693/)
Canary Wharf from Wimbledon (http://www.flickr.com/photos/supertallrobbo/6266426693/) by Supertall robbo (http://www.flickr.com/people/supertallrobbo/), on Flickr

lol shot from 2 different locations

watch shard of london

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr7_VysRpbc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr7_VysRpbc

my ears
f*** my ears

lol that video sucks and hurts your ears dont watch it lol

lol the crappy racist music repeats for 11 minutes with the same irrelevant and over edited transitions just hurt with a few outdated pictures of the shard

its rubbish..too long with stupid music

I can't make out what he's got in his hand. Looks like a dumbell. There must be a more efficient and quicker way to clean windows in the 21st century.

http://i51.tinypic.com/s2xzzn.jpg

Smokin'

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6094/6268608622_9047be7de1_z.jpg

These two shots by timothyhart are absolutely gorgeous :bow:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6120/6267751426_6521b027dc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/timothyfhart/6267751426/)
Early morning sun on the Telecom Tower and Shard (http://www.flickr.com/photos/timothyfhart/6267751426/) by timothyhart (http://www.flickr.com/people/timothyfhart/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6218/6267749018_b3b40d5a6f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/timothyfhart/6267749018/)
Early morning sun, Telecom Tower, Shard and St Pauls dome (http://www.flickr.com/photos/timothyfhart/6267749018/) by timothyhart (http://www.flickr.com/people/timothyfhart/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6100/6269543445_873daf2d10_b.jpg
shows how the windows will finally look
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6157/6269542713_7a771ea354_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6096/6269542263_c791a15dda_b.jpg

Weekend bonus pics.

Some pics I took on 5th September on film (Canon T70 with Kodak BW700CN C41 process black and white if anyone's interested).

The vagaries of getting them developed and then scanning them mean they're inevitably tardy compared with digital, but it's fun :)


http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/201108_F03_034.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/201108_F03_033.jpg

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/201108_F03_030.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/201108_F03_029.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/201108_F03_028.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/201108_F03_027.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/201108_F03_026.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/201108_F03_024.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/201108_F03_022.jpg

The matt effect of the dirty windows actually looks good at sunset and twilight but awful in the daytime.

work seems to have stopped at the Shard...certainly it looks on the surface little different to a month ago

work seems to have stopped at the Shard...certainly it looks on the surface little different to a month ago

I guess adding all the plant gear to the roof takes a little time before they can add the spire.

Shard in the new Britney Spears video. I wouldn't want anybody to have to watch the whole thing so it's at at 1:27!

http://www.vevo.com/watch/britney-spears/criminal-official-video/USZM21100143

Wow that video player is rubbish! nice spot though

Wow that video player is rubbish! nice spot though

Nah, Thats just her video :nuts:

Without going through this thread, someone please tell me what the 19 storey tower outside the front entrance to the station is. What's it called? What will it be? Do they have a website?

I've heard different stories. 1) hotel. 2) data back-up building. 3) residential. 4) world's highest vet surgery.

//#4 is a lie.

You mean 'The Place'?

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=296278

Without going through this thread, someone please tell me what the 19 storey tower outside the front entrance to the station is. What's it called? What will it be? Do they have a website?

I've heard different stories. 1) hotel. 2) data back-up building. 3) residential. 4) world's highest vet surgery.

//#4 is a lie.

http://www.londonbridgequarter.com/the-place/overview

Drove past canary wharf today, the skyscrapers always look so much bigger in the flesh! And also great views of the shard and the city from the m11

im in london next month and going to crystal palace would i get a nice veiw of the shard and town from the park or any were nearby thanks

Without going through this thread...

As first posts go that's pretty much the cardinal rule broken in the first five words... well done.

work seems to have stopped at the Shard...certainly it looks on the surface little different to a month ago

If you ignore the three storeys of cladding which have gone on since the start of october, the BMUs and lift machinery which have been going up to the top, then yes you'd be right to say that absolutely nothing has been going on. :bash:

im in london next month and going to crystal palace would i get a nice veiw of the shard and town from the park or any were nearby thanks

The park mostly looks south and east into Kent.

Gypsy Hill Is probably a good bet and only a few minutes walk away.

Today from Whitechapel High Street

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb375/jpn_gy/Shard-1.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb375/jpn_gy/Shardcloseup.jpg

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/634/img8012r.jpg

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/364/img8055f.jpg

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/2479/img8062h.jpg

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1400/img8066.jpg

im in london next month and going to crystal palace would i get a nice veiw of the shard and town from the park or any were nearby thanks

Go to Tamnag Thai in Crystal Palace for the best Thai I've had outside the Far East. Then cross the road, preferably at night, look down one of the streets that over looks town and it will take your breath away, assuming the chillies haven't done so already. There are great views along Sydenham Hill, or get yourself the Horniman Gardens and it's all there. CP park looks the other way, still nice views though.

That last photo is beautiful. They all are actually. Nice one

Looking at the close up photos of the base, it seems a shame that there isn't some sort of water collection mechanism. The Shard on a rainy day could capture loads of water for use in toilets etc, but this doesn't seem to have been catered for.

Looking at the close up photos of the base, it seems a shame that there isn't some sort of water collection mechanism. The Shard on a rainy day could capture loads of water for use in toilets etc, but this doesn't seem to have been catered for.

Some buildings do that but remember that the Shard has a very low land area to volume ratio so the contribution of rainwater would not do much to dampen demand from the mains.

Some buildings do that but remember that the Shard has a very low land area to volume ratio so the contribution of rainwater would not do much to dampen demand from the mains.

Might make a difference if it were raining at an angle, it doesn't usually rain straight down. I'm not sure whether it would make that much of a difference, though. :)

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2011/10/24/1319458352622/The-winner-of-the-Urban-v-001.jpg

nicked this one from the guardian

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2011/10/24/1319458352622/The-winner-of-the-Urban-v-001.jpg

nicked this one from the guardian

:eek2::rock: :master: GREAT SHOT !

yeah wtf? thats just insane!

nicked this one from the guardian

It's been around for quite a long time (see how much Shard core is still exposed). And the image is squashed, so all the buildings appear narrower/taller than they really are.

And I've a hunch it might have been photoshopped a bit as well!

It's been around for quite a long time (see how much Shard core is still exposed). And the image is squashed, so all the buildings appear narrower/taller than they really are.

And I've a hunch it might have been photoshopped a bit as well!

Don't let gothic see it. He'll have a cerebral aneurysm!

Nice cartoon of the Shard on page 21 of the new Private Eye.

Cartoon on page 5 looks pretty Shard-like as well.

so just so i get it right, thats 4 talls and one supertall going up a t tm?

T O when ?

tah d
:cheers:

Would it be correct to say the functional structure is now up and the only thing left now is the spire?

Did you see this article about a couple of blokes who live in a shed on the roof of a building in the shadow of the Shard? Was pretty interesting reading http://www.londonlaunchpad.com/in-the-shadow-of-the-shard. Something of a stark contrast. Will be funny to think people in their 5 star hotel suite will be looking out over 2 blokes having a wash on a roof!

New London Bridge starting to dominate...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6048/6284115895_13259f42e4_b.jpg

some stuff being delivered
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6109/6284118077_dd913a2d81_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6051/6284734212_03473fcc18_b.jpg

Here is a (decent) video of the Shard

http://youtu.be/qhWaoL9uW6c

Looks like spire construction has re-started.

how can you tell from the angle in which both the video and pictures are taken from? Not suggesting your wrong but have i missed something?

how can you tell from the angle in which both the video and pictures are taken from? Not suggesting your wrong but have i missed something?

Webcams good sir. I noticed them started installing steel to the North East side this evening.

Confirmed more steel going up...
webcam

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

I see Paris are going to knock the Shard off the top spot in a few years. Surely, London now needs to start work on an even bigger one.

Where will the height race end?

I see Paris are going to knock the Shard off the top spot in a few years. Surely, London now needs to start work on an even bigger one.

Where will the height race end?

The hermitage towers will most probably be given a height reduction. I would love to see London with more supertalls and rumour has it that there is one in the talks.

I see Paris are going to knock the Shard off the top spot in a few years. Surely, London now needs to start work on an even bigger one.

Where will the height race end?

i wouldn't bet on it, most of paris' tall building plans fall through

I see Paris are going to knock the Shard off the top spot in a few years. Surely, London now needs to start work on an even bigger one.

Where will the height race end?

Its the quality not the height that counts, Im happy just to see 150m + towers going up at the moment.

... rumour has it that there is one in the talks.

In the current climate I can't image it getting much further than rumour but will be interested to learn what you have heard, pray tell...!

and rumour has it that there is one in the talks.

I don't doubt it, but seen as it was 10 years from "talks" to construction for the shard I suspect that the next supertall wont be constructed for a similar amount of time.:)

I see Paris are going to knock the Shard off the top spot in a few years. Surely, London now needs to start work on an even bigger one.

Where will the height race end?

In my opinion the Shard is far better quality than the Hermitage plaza buildings.

Not this argument again..

@lunchtime

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6231/6288940030_d94db6a724_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6288940030/)
DSC01145 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6288940030/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6235/6288420625_a158fd3338_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6288420625/)
DSC01144 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6288420625/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

Thank god for new steel :).

Yeah I know I was starting to worry that this was going to get built!

Yeah I know I was starting to worry that this was going to get built!

Yeah we werent far off having Sony33 in here.

wow there is some serious stuff up there!! looks like the supercomputer from the end of Superman III

Has anybody noticed where they have started working on what looks like window brackets or something that would hold the glass on the lowest glass spire?

Has anybody noticed where they have started working on what looks like window brackets or something that would hold the glass on the lowest glass spire?

Yes. The framework for the lowest of the shards is taking shape! :)

Yes. The framework for the lowest of the shards is taking shape! :)

Could someone, (possibly lumberjack) take a close up of this area! I'm interested to see how they're doing the final spire effect. Thanks in advance :).

^^
You can see it on lumberjacks first photo. :)

I don't doubt it, but seen as it was 10 years from "talks" to construction for the shard I suspect that the next supertall wont be constructed for a similar amount of time.:)

I think we both know, Drew, that it's really a 50/50 chance of this happening :shifty:

:lol:

I think we both know, Drew, that it's really a 50/50 chance of this happening :shifty:

:lol:

lol:lol:

I think the real question is: Is it taller than Guy's yet? :tongue2:




Serious question though, how high does the steelwork go? I know the cladding takes it to its final height but when will the steelwork top out so we have to wait for the cladding?

Love the smell of steel in the morning!
http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy165/scalatrava/steel.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr7_VysRpbc

^^ Look, I know you are proud of your collage, but that's the 8th time you've posted that link now. Also, YouTube is an appalling waste of internet bandwidth for displaying static images - Flickr, Picassaweb, Photobucket etc. are ideal tools for displaying your photos. If you have video footage, then YouTube is fine.

(Also, your video is crap...)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr7_VysRpbc

please stop putting this up, its awful

lol that horrible music again. cant stop laughing at those crappy transitions

That music has just put me off life...

http://i41.tinypic.com/aa88h.jpg

Always see swarms of workmen around this all hours of the day and night. Is there ever a time when there not working on it?

Don't complain!!

Yesterday from Tower Bridge (as it opened to let a yacht through)

http://i42.tinypic.com/zmmiad.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/1676omf.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/25fpzpy.jpg

A few from this evening, the cladding looks stunning! The double panes make it look ghostly (I know it's halloween!)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6226/6292386643_98981c286b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6292386643/)
DSC01216u (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6292386643/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6118/6292905852_fab85ef711_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6292905852/)
DSC01213 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6292905852/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6041/6292899136_56d79398cc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6292899136/)
DSC01211u (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6292899136/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6216/6292375933_bb89a55b93_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6292375933/)
DSC01206u (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6292375933/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6112/6292372957_100288c9c6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6292372957/)
DSC01204u (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6292372957/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

Wow, I have never watched Tower bridge raising so far - aside from a video on Youtube - but seeing those photos and all those people enjoying the scene it seems something quite impressive worth witnessing, I hope I shall be there to see it myself at least once sometime.

This afternoon...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6060/6292505125_4d51c049cf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6292505125/)
DSC01189u (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6292505125/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

@ Lumberjack May I take the chance to tell you that your photos are usually not less than amazing, but the second one you've just posted is one of the most stunning things I have seen recently on these boards!

The view from the north bank seems to be particularly spectacular at night and the Shard more imposing than I could ever imagine.

Oh, I miss London so much!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6226/6292386643_98981c286b_b.jpg

Amazing! The elegance and power of the lights! Great job LJ!

@ Lumberjack May I take the chance to tell you that your photos are usually not less than amazing, but the second one you've just posted is one of the most stunning things I have seen recently on these boards!

The view from the north bank seems to be particularly spectacular at night and the Shard more imposing than I could ever imagine.

Oh, I miss London so much!

Thanks for your comments, the view from the bridge in 3 years time will be awesome. I posted a photo in the heron forum the lighting is amazing.

^^^^ Fabulous pics- I concur ;)

Wow, I have never watched Tower bridge raising so far - aside from a video on Youtube - but seeing those photos and all those people enjoying the scene it seems something quite impressive worth witnessing, I hope I shall be there to see it myself at least once sometime.

LOL It was very exiting and very much like a new years eve party - everyone chatting to each other and all full of anticipation. The bridge opened twice yesterday afternoon. You can get the timetable off the internet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLmK7LKdMO0&feature=channel_video_title

Amazing youtube video i reccomend checking out the shard in this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLmK7LKdMO0&feature=channel_video_title

Amazing youtube video i reccomend checking out the shard in this video

That's great trolling, nice touch with the song.:lol::lol:

Another one from last night...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6047/6293385028_97731546e8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6293385028/)
DSC01212u (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6293385028/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

^^ Always amazes me that even now when the building is still under construction, almost every single floor is lit up. Surely there can't be workers in every one, can there?

^^ Always amazes me that even now when the building is still under construction, almost every single floor is lit up. Surely there can't be workers in every one.

Agree, can't imagine the electric bill....

Agree, can't imagine the electric bill....

Makes for a fantastic photo though :).

Agree, can't imagine the electric bill....

The power bill is peanuts in terms of the construction costs, Mace can afford to give up a few peanuts. A mobile crane for 1 day would ocst more than 1 month leccy for the whole building.....

Great shots Lumberjack.

The power bill is peanuts in terms of the construction costs, Mace can afford to give up a few peanuts. A mobile crane for 1 day would ocst more than 1 month leccy for the whole building.....

Someone said here that this project is kind of all or nothing for Mace. If they complete on time it's a massive profit. If it runs late then they are in financial trouble.

The power bill is peanuts in terms of the construction costs, Mace can afford to give up a few peanuts. A mobile crane for 1 day would ocst more than 1 month leccy for the whole building.....
I wonder if there are also security reasons, who knows what may be happening on a darkened floor.

Looking at it again, there are only a handful of fully lit floors. The rest look like security lights of some kind, possibly fitted to the central core.

tonight - (halloween ghost people caused by shutter speed)

http://web.me.com/benveasey/_MG_7379.jpg

Looks like the shard us leaning on that shot :lol:

Is it twice as tall as Guy's yet?

278m ? Nah. With the latest addition,must be near the height of the transam san fran skyscraper (260 metres.)

This morning..

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DSC01230 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6298414002/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

Gotta be time for some upward action this week surely!

Thanks Lumberjack!

as if by magic... some VERY large steel frame currently being dangled over the top...

Was just gonna say that I wished that close-up shot above had a worker in it to indicate the scale.. then I found one. Judging by him, I reckon that top section (from the green safety netting upwards) is about the same size as my house! Just a random bit of information for you there.


P.S. Someone needs to get a shot of this VERY LARGE piece of steel frame that BR has seen.

it seems to have slotted into the SW elevation somewhere... sadly not on top... it was like a massive 2 storey empty picture frame (so technical)

http://i42.tinypic.com/2h2kylk.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/2by5jd.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/auv5he.jpg

that bloody blimp gets every.... it's like where's wally

I was surprised to be able to clearly see the Shard from as far away as the elevated walkway encircling Wembley Stadium.

The only other two landmarks, viewable with the naked eye from Wembley stadium, are the Post Office Tower which can be seen fairly clearly and Canary Wharf which is only just viewable.

The City and The Shard are viewable from Wembley Stadium.

A couple taken this lunchtime:-

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6217/6300625354_bcaaca52e8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69034949@N02/6300625354/) IMG_2071_1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69034949@N02/6300625354/) by skydoggy1 (http://www.flickr.com/people/69034949@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6105/6300093265_8927ac1242_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69034949@N02/6300093265/) IMG_2075_1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69034949@N02/6300093265/) by skydoggy1 (http://www.flickr.com/people/69034949@N02/), on Flickr

Current height now
275m?

Current height now
275m?

That is a level 78 floor module being lifted ito position.
Current height 260m

I have been following this page since moving into London Bridge over 2 years ago. Quite an active life on the Olympic Construction site has stoped me from commenting but I wanted to say thank you to all the contributors.

I have moved away from London Bridge now but keep a daily track of the site to check on progress.

One question, what has happened to Shardbaby? His diagrams were I think a great addition to the site.

Taken may this year from inside Heathrow T5

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XzjtHwfmoHc/Tq_p952IQJI/AAAAAAAASkY/4eKcaVlYjLY/s640/P1090772.JPG

Love taht last photo. When i was travelling, one of the best buzzes was landing in a big city and being able to see the skyline.

The heathrow photo reminds me of arriving into JFK on a very cold feb 2001 afternoon and seeing the WTC in the distance :(

@lunch - some workers on top to show scale ;)

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DSC01271 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6302216629/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

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DSC01270 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6302741302/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://i42.tinypic.com/zssirm.jpg

@lunch - some workers on top to show scale ;)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6033/6302216629_4f291bb41b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6302216629/)



That will be a stunning view when completed. I hope the Walkie Talkie will not obscure that view when it rises.

/\/\Is that a new level of steel?

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/supertek/DSC00081crp.jpg

Floor plates being put in place:
http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy165/scalatrava/gfd.jpg

/\/\Is that a new level of steel?
Not yet. Any day now though, by the looks of things, and they'll be erecting the next 3-floor segments.

Yesterday afternoon.

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Millennium Dusk (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cybertect/6303472257/) by cybertect (http://www.flickr.com/people/cybertect/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6034/6303709209_4c79044c5b_b.jpg

ok so Shard is 260 metres while Commerbank is 259m

you know what that means!!

:banana:

You can please: link to a web camera fragment

^^
http://www.siteeyelive.com/monitor/shard/camputer64.jpg
http://www.siteeyelive.com/monitor/shard/camputer30.jpg
http://www.siteeyelive.com/monitor/shard/camputer95.jpg

Shard viewing floor 244m,so 2x3 floor levels = 258m.Next set (79-81) will take it to 265 metres.Looks awesome indeed

ffinybryn posted something very informative on the London thread last week. It read;



That's level 78 at the top. There are another three x 3 floor sections to level 87 plus another 7 floors of steel for the glass tip.

^^ Ah,there ya go then.This is fast paced now,soon be near that 300 metre mark

@lunchtime

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DSC01315 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6305709247/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

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DSC01318 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6306233258/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

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DSC01319 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6306233794/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

Do they cast concrete on the tiny florrs at the top too?

ffinybryn posted something very informative on the London thread last week. It read;

I know we've had this argument before - but can you count a three floor level with a large gap 3 floors. Really its just one floor with a high ceiling.

there is no more concrete since the residential section finished

I think we all may be surprised at the speed this thing will get to maximum height.

I know we've had this argument before - but can you count a three floor level with a large gap 3 floors. Really its just one floor with a high ceiling.

Hmm, looking at the close ups LJ took, the levels seem to be the same size/height as the apartment levels. So a level is recognised by a glazing unit.

When ffinybryn says level 87, I think he's counting every single floor (including plant).

looking like melbourne's Grollo Tower today: a shard with a flat top

Link to the video - helicopter view: http://the-shard.com/shard/gallery/film-(helicopter)

Technically, the floors are counted as each glass panel. This reduces to 2.6m at the spire - which is cheating somewhat when you consider that Heron Towers floors were 4.128m.

I have been trying to make sense of how tall this thing is going to be. Thanks to gegloma01 (page 960 post #19187) and an image from WSP, I think this helps...

http://www.engineeringsurveyor.com/images/shard/Shard_0211.jpg

Ffinybryn thanks for the diagram very useful !

Great diagram. Does central London have an actual, fixed height restriction, and if so, what is it?

a few night shots
http://web.me.com/benveasey/_MG_7676.jpg

http://web.me.com/benveasey/_MG_7690.jpg

http://web.me.com/benveasey/_MG_7680.jpg

http://web.me.com/benveasey/_MG_7715.jpg

Technically, the floors are counted as each glass panel. This reduces to 2.6m at the spire - which is cheating somewhat when you consider that Heron Towers floors were 4.128m.





Question for the expert.

Will the sections for the top of the spire already have the glazing units installed as I would have thought it quite difficult to attach them 300m up on the stand alone spire parts?

a few night shots



Thanks for these. At least 'the place' will block guys from that angle :D

Well its good news; Guy’s and St Thomas’ have decided to take the unprecedented decision to divert all recourses and available funds for patient care in developing a cloaking device to make the Tower "disappear". They plan to have this fully operational within the next 30 years or so. Until then they will be mounting large hydraulic rams that will allow the tower to lower 100 meters. This can be done on a whim so anyone wanting to take a photo of the Shard without this blot on the landscape just needs to pre-arrange this with the hospital.

:D

BTW, nice pics Chest.

A few pics taken today (been playing with a new* 200mm lens that I picked up for £35).

* well, it was made in 1975

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/20111102_0037.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/20111102_0022.jpg


http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/20111102_0021.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/20111102_0062.jpg


http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j427/cybertects/Shard/20111102_0023.jpg

do you guys know when the spire will be completely finished?

A few pics taken today (been playing with a new* 200mm lens that I picked up for £35).

* well, it was made in 1975



Its good its still compatible with modern light.

there is no more concrete since the residential section finished

I thought they cast concrete on the floor just below...?

I thought they cast concrete on the floor just below...?

Level 72 is a concrete slab

Question for the expert.

Will the sections for the top of the spire already have the glazing units installed as I would have thought it quite difficult to attach them 300m up on the stand alone spire parts?

The glazing units will be fitted in site, seperately from the steel.

Great diagram. Does central London have an actual, fixed height restriction, and if so, what is it?

Don't know about a fixed height restriction but the last I heard there will not be any buildings taller than the Shard in central London.

I thought they cast concrete on the floor just below...?

If you mean level 75 then no, this is a steel plate floor with a site applied insulation and waterproof membrane. This is one of the reasons for the apparent lack of progress recently.

do you guys know when the spire will be completely finished?
22nd March 2012 at 4pm.

^^ Has it been delayed yet again, it was supposed to be finished at 2.

Lunch is scheduled to over run that day!

@lunch

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DSC01348 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6309461102/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

^^ Has it been delayed yet again, it was supposed to be finished at 2.

Lol

Great diagram. Does central London have an actual, fixed height restriction, and if so, what is it?

The height limit for London is The Shard. The maximum allowed as I understand it is 1000ft AOD and the Shard sits on an area of ground allowing an extra 16ft or so to AGL.

Unless we move the airports of Heathrow and or City Airport which also restricts building heights there to 800ft AOD there won't be anything taller in London or unless CAA lift the height restrictions currently imposed for safety reasons.

Planes must have 1000ft between them when stacked and that principle also applies to how near any object is to them so the top of any building must be 1000ft away from the fusilage. There is of course contingency built in which means these planes are always more than 1000ft above The Shard....the limit is imposed as an absolute safety measure and 'padding'. So I'm all for Boris Island personally!!!!!

Hard to believe this building still has another 40m to go before that's it. It already looks mightily tall from the City Road.

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DSC01408 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6315743053/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

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DSC01402 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6315739745/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

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DSC01396 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6315736447/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

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DSC01392 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6316253510/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

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DSC01391 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6315734711/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

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DSC01390 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6316250582/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6107/6316249334_1fbe9e8c7a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6316249334/)
DSC01389 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6316249334/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

Amazing when you think there is still another 50 metres to go!!

50 metres!!! :nuts:

Two more..


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DSC01424 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6315805837/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

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DSC01425 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6316326138/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

Christ what are they!? eagles? culture vultures?

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DSC01389 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47769294@N03/6316249334/) by Lumberjack_London (http://www.flickr.com/people/47769294@N03/), on Flickr

That building in the foreground is horrendous... almost as bad as Guy's.

What is it??