The shard when is it completed

They agreed it was fundamental to have public access to the building - something that would be unusual for a tall structure in London. The Shangri-La Hotel opens in May to critical acclaim. The Shard was also certified as one of the best buildings in the UK for broadband and telecoms infrastructure after being awarded a Platinum rating by international connectivity accreditor WiredScore.

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Shangri-La Hotel. To allow us to provide a better and more tailored experience please click "OK". Sign Up. Travel Guides. Videos Beyond Hollywood Hungerlust Pioneers of love. Things to Do. Paula Koller-Alonso. Give us feedback. Read Next View. Hampton by Hilton London Park Royal. Eccleston Square Hotel. Lansbury Heritage Hotel. Charlotte Street Hotel, Firmdale Hotels. Welcome to building. This site uses cookies. Read our policy. The Shard was originally due to achieve practical completion by the end of May this year, well ahead of the London Olympics which begins on 27 July.

Mace was officially appointed in February on a fixed-price basis. The scheme includes floor office building The Place - which topped out this week - a new station concourse and bus station at London Bridge and a public plaza. We are on programme to meet all the further milestones agreed with the client in order to achieve practical completion.

Twelve lasers and 30 searchlights lit up the sky last night to celebrate the inauguration of The Shard - the tallest building in Western Europe.