The Shard

The iconic Shard, at 310m high (1,016 ft), is Western Europe’s tallest building comprising world-class offices, award-winning restaurants, the five-star Shangri-La Hotel and the UK’s highest viewing gallery. Well-connected and comprehensively serviced by central London's transport infrastructure, facilities and amenities, The Shard is a timeless reminder of the power of imagination to inspire change.
FACTS & FIGURES
- The Shard is 309.6m (1,016ft) high
- Over 32 acres of space, developed on 1 acre of land
- 920,000 sq ft
- 36 lifts and 49 lift cars
- 600,000 sq ft Grade A office space over 26 floors
- The Shard offices are now home to 33 companies across 10 business sectors
- Up to 4,000 restaurant customers per day
- 202 guestrooms and suites at Shangri-La Hotel
- At 244m (800ft) the viewing gallery is the highest vantage point in London with views for up to 40 miles on a clear day
- 170,000 social media community
- Developer – Sellar
- Architect - Renzo Piano Building Workshop
- Engineer - WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff
- Contractor – Mace
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