The Shard, London.
 

I didn't know where to post this, it's a kinda debate but it's not a serious one..?

A new skyscraper has been planned and work has begun on it on Friday. Once built The Shard will be the biggest skyscraper in Europe and the second biggest in the world being an impressive 1017ft high. It is one of several that have been planned.

But what i was thinking is, Is It Worth It? What Is The Point? But saying that i don't mean i hate the idea of it, infact i would love London to have the second biggest skyscraper in the world, but what do you think?!

Please discuss and share your views! Do you like The Shard?

Pointless waste of money. It's practical to a certain extent, but not to justify the spending.

*waits for Ross to say how much he hates London*
It looks so glamorous i love it and it's so random only trouble is you can never go in these types of buildings only people who work there can i tried it with the gurking.

I've already said I hate this building, it's ugly.

You said that in another thread,and how is it ugly?

I dont think there is a point really? Unless its going to be used for something remotley useful.. Other than that it does look quite nice i suppose! But for some reason REALLY tall buildings scare me haha :laugh:

I remember reading about this ages ago when it was still in its conceptual stages. Interesting that they've began construction. It hasn't changed much from the designs I saw. I think it's hideous and looks so out of place on the London skyline.

http://www.globalconstructionwatch.c...e-building.JPG

That's what it's going to be used for..

its gonna look really out of place on the london skyline plus its a waste of money esp considering we are in a recession right now
i dont think it looks that nice either plus i have a thing over tall buildings the inner skeptic in me says its just asking for potential trouble

Let's go there when its done lmao jokes! And ahh looks highh!

I do agree.. It is really out of place but it is there for a reason. There was already a tower there.. London Bridge Tower.

I guess the revenue they get from it being a hotel or renting out the office blocks could... in the long term... pay it off.

In that video London looks absolutely incredible and it sticks out like a sore thumb. I don't like it.

it's ugly and looks so out of place. :/

How much would it cost for A night there

suppose it would be a good place to propose

:hugesmile:

What a beautiful building.

We're in a recession and cash is still being wasted on crap like this....

Apparently this is HELPING the recession. I still dunno how that adds up. This and 4 other buildings should be completed by 2014

It'd help if it was completed now...but its going to be finished when were way out of the recession, I suppose it will still bring in money...and construction jobs

Its to small they should make it much bigger.

Its Not Tall enough.

It's being made in London which is perfect for attraction and income. It's the capital city, so there's always going to be pointless and weird things being done to make the city better. 2012 is approaching fastt.

It won't be the second tallest skyscraper in the world at all.

1 Burj Dubai Dubai United Arab Emirates 818 m 2,684 ft 162 2009[B]
2 Taipei 101 Taipei Taiwan 509 m 1,671 ft 101 2004
3 Shanghai World Financial Center Shanghai China 492 m 1,614 ft 101 2008
4= Petronas Tower 1 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 452 m 1,483 ft 88 1998
4= Petronas Tower 2 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 452 m 1,483 ft 88 1998
6 Nanjing Greenland Financial Center Nanjing China 450 m 1,476 ft 89 2009[C]
7 Sears Tower Chicago United States 442 m 1,451 ft 108 1973
8 Guangzhou International Finance Center Guangzhou China 438 m 1,435 m 103 2009
9 Jin Mao Tower Shanghai China 421 m 1,380 ft 88 1998
10= Two International Finance Centre Hong Kong Hong Kong, China 415 m 1,362 ft 88 2003
10= Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago United States 415 m 1,362 ft 92 2009
12 CITIC Plaza Guangzhou China 391 m 1,283 ft 80 1997
13 Shun Hing Square Shenzhen China 384 m 1,260 ft 69 1996
14 Empire State Building New York City United States 381 m 1,250 ft 102 1931
15 Central Plaza Hong Kong Hong Kong, China 374 m 1,227 ft 78 1992
16 Bank of China Tower Hong Kong Hong Kong, China 367 m 1,205 ft 72 1990
17 Bank of America Tower New York City United States 366 m 1,200 ft 54 2008
18 Almas Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates 360 m 1,181 ft 74 2008
19 Emirates Office Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates 355 m 1,163 ft 54 2000
20 Tuntex Sky Tower Kaohsiung Taiwan 348 m 1,140 ft 85 1997
21 Aon Center Chicago United States 346 m 1,136 ft 83 1973
22 The Center Hong Kong Hong Kong, China 346 m 1,135 ft 73 1998
23 John Hancock Center Chicago United States 344 m 1,127 ft 100 1969
24= Rose Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates 333 m 1,093 ft 72 2007
24= Shanghai Shimao International Plaza Shanghai China 333 m 1,093 ft 60 2006
26 Minsheng Bank Building Wuhan China 331 m 1,087 ft 68 2007
27= Ryugyong Hotel Pyongyang North Korea 330 m 1,083 ft 105 1992[D]
27= China World Trade Center Tower 3 Beijing China 330 m 1,083 ft 74 2008
29 The Index Dubai United Arab Emirates 328 m 1,076 ft 80 2009[C]
30 Q1 Gold Coast Australia 323 m 1,058 ft 78 2005
31 Burj Al Arab Dubai United Arab Emirates 321 m 1,053 ft 60 1999
32= Chrysler Building New York City United States 319 m 1,046 ft 77 1930
32= Nina Tower Hong Kong Hong Kong, China 319 m 1,046 ft 80 2006
32= New York Times Building New York City United States 319 m 1,046 ft 52 2007
35 Bank of America Plaza Atlanta United States 312 m 1,023 ft 55 1992
36 U.S. Bank Tower Los Angeles United States 310 m 1,018 ft 73 1989
37 Menara Telekom Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 310 m 1,017 ft 55 2001

It will actually be around the 38th tallest? Says Wiki lolllll

It's looks a bit silly in that video..It would look better if the London skyline was taller imo

It looks cool. Although it is a funny shape.

But it can be nowhere near as weird as the Gherkin.