The Shard Tops Out!

At long last, the time has come for some amazing news relating the Shard. Today the Shard has officially topped out which means that the building has ever so nearly been completed externally (but is not at full height). An interesting fact that I have learnt today is that there is a reason as to why the Shard may have a rather dull, Matt appearance to it. The reason for this is that it is covered in a layer of protective plastic that now has to be removed ready for the windows to be cleaned which will be a painstaking process.This means that the Shard will actually have a more reflective, shiny appearance compared to the lesser one that we have now become accustomed to. I personally like the Shard’s look already so this is amazing news on top of the completion as I think the structure will look extremely super sexy being reflective. The building’s exterior is due to be completely finished, washed and looking sexy by June, ready for the Olympics. The interior will not be complete officially until mid next year. As you can imagine, there is a huge amount of work to be completed inside and what is great is that the inside will again slowly transform what we see on the outside. Once the building is complete however, the building fascination is far from over as there are two other breathtakingly amazing towers that are also rising at a rapid pace. Both on the northern side of the river, we have 20 Fenchurch street, the building that leans over itself and finally the ultra quick growing Leadenhall building that will nearly reach full height at the end of this year. If you have not already familiarised yourself with these buildings then never worry as they will become ever so popular as they start reaching for the sky.

So here is it.... here is is going to stay. Signing out, Thatmfeeling