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The London Shard inches closer to completion

Wed 23rd November, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I’ve enjoyed watching The Shard at London Bridge grow from a short concrete stump back in March 2010, and now it’s rapidly heading towards its completion deadline of May 2012.

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The Shard comes under close scrutiny from Southwark Cathedral

Thu 15th September, 2011Thu 15th September, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

I’ve been watching the slow but steady rise of The Shard with keen interest, first documenting the skyscraper when I caught glimpse of its central core rising over London Bridge …

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Lesser known London viewpoints: the dramatic view from One New Change, St Pauls

Thu 1st September, 2011 - by editor - 3 Comments.

There’s some fabulous new views across London to be seen on top of the dramatic One New Change development by St Pauls. Designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, the eight-storey shopping …

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London’s changing skyline, seen from South Bermondsey

Fri 15th April, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The changing skyline of central London, as seen from South Bermondsey tube station, next to Millwall’s football ground. To the left is the unfinished Shard, with Tower42, the Gherkin and …

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The Heron rises in the City, 36-storeys for the well heeled in EC2

Mon 4th April, 2011Mon 4th April, 2011 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Not physically related to the Heron Tower at 100 Bishopgate although built by the same people, this posh residential development is apparently set to “redefine standards of luxury living in …

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London’s 288m Pinnacle Tower gets back on track

Sat 19th March, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

After reaching just six floors high, work stalled on the Pinnacle Tower (formerly known as the Bishopsgate Tower) last year after a half-billion pound shortfall in funding looked set to consign the …

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The 52-storey Cheesegrater tower at 122 Leadenhall starts

Thu 20th January, 2011Thu 20th January, 2011 - by Crispy - 3 Comments.

Work has started on what will be become the tallest skyscraper in the City of London (at least until the Pinnacle tower is completed). Leadenhall Building (aka The Cheesegrater) will …

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Walkie Talkie tower, Fenchurch St crackles into life

Wed 19th January, 2011Thu 20th January, 2011 - by editor - 14 Comments.

Construction has started on a new skyscraper in the heart of the City of London, and it’s certainly an odd looking thing, with the controversial top-heavy tower quickly earning itself …

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Shard London bridge at night, Jan 2011

Mon 3rd January, 2011 - by editor - 2 Comments.

I’ve been fascinated by the sight of the Shard London Bridge slowly rising up, and have enjoyed documenting the various stages of its construction. I walked past the tower last …