The Shard -- western Europe's tallest skyscraper -- opens its viewing platform to the public on February 1, 2013 giving unrivalled views over London and defiantly snubbing critics of the gigantic ...

London's tallest building has been given a festive facelift in the run up to Christmas. The top 20 floors of The Shard will light up every evening with a display inspired by images taken by the ...

On paper, The Shard has it all. Consequently, James Harkin, a social forecaster and director of Flockwatching.com, has identified a new group in London: the Shard Spotters.

He was talking to police and has not been arrested, they said. Located close to London Bridge, the Shard is 310 metres (1017 ft) tall and is home to offices, restaurants, a retail arcade and a hotel.

The Shard, which stands next to London Bridge station, is 310m (1,016ft) - 87 storeys - tall. Mr Piano said: "This building is magic for a number of reasons.