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DarJoLe · May 19th, 2010, 09:20 PM

Now, I presume the orange blinds are to prevent that 'white blind effect' that seems to affect so many of our towers, turning them into random clad shattered beauties during the summer months?

london lad · May 19th, 2010, 09:26 PM

Good spot.

Here's what they should look like when attached.

rickster2k · May 19th, 2010, 09:29 PM

So are the blinds all orange, or are they varied? Would be a bit pointless if all they were were all orange instead.

cybertect · May 19th, 2010, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry_Scott

looks like cladding to me?

I don't do this very often...

cybertect · May 19th, 2010, 09:49 PM

Oh, and some pics from Tower Bridge this afternoon

ferge · May 19th, 2010, 10:28 PM

More London looks ace in those shots, and very busy. The cladding looks so transparent that I can't comprehend (despite the test panels) how its going to look, it's going to blend into the sky so easily (I think...

) it'll be so sci-fi again. The moment we get some onto the steelwork it'll be overwhelming (and I can't believe how quick its got to this stage too!)

scalatrava89 · May 19th, 2010, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cybertect

I don't do this very often...

One dancing banana is a bit of a understatement. Cladding = time to dance

The cladding looks brilliant, just like the renders. Who's got the contract? Pilkington?

rickster2k · May 19th, 2010, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarJoLe

Now, I presume the orange blinds are to prevent that 'white blind effect' that seems to affect so many of our towers, turning them into random clad shattered beauties during the summer months?

Right on que Darren with Rob's photos of More London! Although I'm not sure you can call MLP a "beauty".

TheOingoBoingoBandit · May 19th, 2010, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harryposter

Today's update, taken from home in Wapping at 10:30am

I assume you live very close to St Katherine's Dock (nice area by the way).

Did you happen to see the Chinook helicopter that flew close to your home on Tuesday evening and the parachutists that jumped out of it?

capslock · May 19th, 2010, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scalatrava89

One dancing banana is a bit of a understatement. Cladding = time to dance

The cladding looks brilliant, just like the renders. Who's got the contract? Pilkington?

Scheldebouw got the cladding contract I think... not sure who's doing the glass. Pilkington or St Gobain would be the usual suspects I guess.

Horizon911 · May 19th, 2010, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry_Scott

looks like cladding to me?

Can't personally see any glass there, looks like a delivery of scaffolding to me.

As always, thanks to all those who take pictures of this especially cybertect.

rickster2k · May 19th, 2010, 11:42 PM

^ No, it's definitely cladding, you can see the blinds, it's the centre rectangle sections in London Lad's image.

Skyscrapercarazeeee · May 19th, 2010, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JackM

Nice render there Ellipse, shows what the shard would look like on a normal day, rather than the sunny blue-skied days made to make it look better on the official renders

.

Maybe it's more a normal day for you up doncaster.We do have quite a few sunny days you know down here south east

lol scaffold?!

Was thinking re cladding, brilliant..............

Wonder how many panes are going to be applied

JackM · May 20th, 2010, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyscrapercarazeeee

Maybe it's more a normal day for you up doncaster.We do have quite a few sunny days you know down here south east

Don't rub it in.

scalatrava89 · May 20th, 2010, 12:10 AM

Why did they choose orange blinds? doesn’t make sense.

Newcastle Guy · May 20th, 2010, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scalatrava89

Why did they choose orange blinds? doesn’t make sense.

Why not?

scalatrava89 · May 20th, 2010, 12:37 AM

With the Shard your talking about very neutral / natural colours, with the glass reflecting blues and greys from the sky. Bright orange is none of these. I just find it a odd choice. I fear it may spoil the look of the building

I think ellipse should do his render of the Shard again, but this time with half the orange blinds down, just to see how it will look, and maybe sway my opinion.

Newcastle Guy · May 20th, 2010, 12:41 AM

Well I'm not bothered about the color tbh, but if you are worried, just take a look at the pic posted by LL above. With the way the glass reflects the sky the blinds should hardly be visible from the outside

scalatrava89 · May 20th, 2010, 12:46 AM

Maybe your rite, but there’s only one way to find out. Hopefully they’ll start putting them in place this week or next.

max17495 · May 20th, 2010, 12:59 AM

May 19th, 2010, 09:20 PM	#10081
DarJoLe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Posts: 15,674 Likes (Received): 397	Now, I presume the orange blinds are to prevent that 'white blind effect' that seems to affect so many of our towers, turning them into random clad shattered beauties during the summer months? __________________ "I can quite confidently and with pride say that if everything goes to plan London 2012 will be the best Olympic Games and will surpass Barcelona and Sydney in terms of atmosphere, style and achievement. And not just about the sport. The whole city and its people will come alive and want to be a part of this. It just feels right." DarJoLe, May 19th 2006.

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cybertect Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,875 Likes (Received): 42	Oh, and some pics from Tower Bridge this afternoon __________________ my web site \| my flickr \| My Shard Gallery FAQ: The red things on The Shard are the blind boxes. The blinds themselves are grey. The Shard's observation deck opens in Feb 2013: http://the-shard.com/the-view-from-the-shard Yes the top is finished and will remain open to the elements. The exterior is (pretty much) complete.

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May 19th, 2010, 09:26 PM	#10082
london lad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London Posts: 8,155 Likes (Received): 45	Good spot. Here's what they should look like when attached.

May 19th, 2010, 09:29 PM	#10083
rickster2k Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,620 Likes (Received): 12	So are the blinds all orange, or are they varied? Would be a bit pointless if all they were were all orange instead.

May 19th, 2010, 10:28 PM	#10086
ferge Like 'Berg' Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wigan Posts: 5,427 Likes (Received): 86	More London looks ace in those shots, and very busy. The cladding looks so transparent that I can't comprehend (despite the test panels) how its going to look, it's going to blend into the sky so easily (I think... ) it'll be so sci-fi again. The moment we get some onto the steelwork it'll be overwhelming (and I can't believe how quick its got to this stage too!)

May 19th, 2010, 11:42 PM	#10092
rickster2k Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,620 Likes (Received): 12	^ No, it's definitely cladding, you can see the blinds, it's the centre rectangle sections in London Lad's image.

May 20th, 2010, 12:10 AM	#10095
scalatrava89 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Wales, London Posts: 1,454 Likes (Received): 7	Why did they choose orange blinds? doesn’t make sense.

May 20th, 2010, 12:37 AM	#10097
scalatrava89 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Wales, London Posts: 1,454 Likes (Received): 7	With the Shard your talking about very neutral / natural colours, with the glass reflecting blues and greys from the sky. Bright orange is none of these. I just find it a odd choice. I fear it may spoil the look of the building I think ellipse should do his render of the Shard again, but this time with half the orange blinds down, just to see how it will look, and maybe sway my opinion.

May 20th, 2010, 12:41 AM	#10098
Newcastle Guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 8,957 Likes (Received): 18	Well I'm not bothered about the color tbh, but if you are worried, just take a look at the pic posted by LL above. With the way the glass reflects the sky the blinds should hardly be visible from the outside

May 20th, 2010, 12:46 AM	#10099
scalatrava89 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Wales, London Posts: 1,454 Likes (Received): 7	Maybe your rite, but there’s only one way to find out. Hopefully they’ll start putting them in place this week or next.