2022
Sounds of London
The Shard collaborated with sound artist Brigitte Hart and composer Rick Parnaby to create a special festive display synched to a unique soundtrack that celebrates the spirit of London at Christmas.
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SHARD LIGHTS
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The Shard at 310m high (1,016 ft), is Western Europe’s highest seasonal light show. miles
The Shard can be seen from 40 miles away.LED lights and fixtures across the top 20-storeys of The Shard.
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Running since 2013, Shard Lights has become a regular feature in London’s festive calendar, with each year featuring a unique display designed to celebrate the people and spirit of the Capital.
Visible from over 40 miles away, the dazzling display is estimated to be the most viewed seasonal light display in the UK, with many of London’s 8 million residents able to enjoy a glimpse as they travel around the city.
Shard Lights uses updated energy-efficient LED lighting, and this year's scheme is specifically designed to use less electricity.
From the 28th of November, Shard Lights will start at 17:00 every evening, helping to brighten the winter evenings for all in London.
The Shard at 310m high (1,016 ft), is Europe’s first vertical city. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, it comprises a 26-floor office complex, six world-class bars and restaurants (aqua shard, Oblix, Hutong, TĪNG, GŎNG and Bar 31), a 19-floor five-star hotel (Shangri-La) and the UK’s highest viewing gallery (The View from The Shard). A floor-by-floor guide to The Shard can be found here:
https://www.the-shard.com/shard/level-guide/
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1999
Southwark Towers
After a government white paper encourages the development of tall buildings at major transport hubs, Irvine Sellar decides to redevelop Southwark Towers, a 1970s office complex he had acquired, and which was occupied by PwC.
