Construction had recently begun on a developement that will be known as London Bridge Quarter.  The area will include what will be London’s tallest building once completed in 2012.  Renzo Piano is the architect behind the design having made the initial concept and sketches on the back of a restaurant menu.  The design has since come a long way and once building is complete, it will prove to be a prominent landmark in London’s architectural history.

“London Bridge Quarter is a spectacular riverside development that establishes new standards for modern working environments.  The unique mixed-use design and vertical gardens will enhance occupiers’ creativity, efficiency and productivity.”

James Sellar, CEO, Sellar Property Group

Design agency Uniform, have produced many visuals as well as a few animations illustrating the skyscraper when it is complete.  Most of the visuals can be seen on the Shard’s site http://www.shardlondonbridge.com/.

Hayes Davidson also produced a few beautiful visuals of The Shard.