New London Architecture

[MadameConcorde]

[jhm]

I am just curious to have your opinion on these new projects that will definitely change the city's skyline.

Given that the dome of St Paul's Cathedral overlooking the City is already overshadowed by the erotic gherkin and other buildings, it seems a bit late now to worry about this IMO.

A new tower, the London Bridge Tower also known as the Shard of Glass will be built in London. The 1,016-foot building will be Britain's tallest when completed in 2010.

http://shardlondonbridge.com/gallery/

The only difference this will make for me will be that the Shangri-La hotel - both in London in this tower and also in Paris - will make it easier to qualify for semi-elite status (20 nights/year)!

[AndrewSQ011]

Me thinks that is one ugly building!

http://www.jwoodhouse.co.uk/london/lond14.htm

Why is it ugly?

Looks nice and "medieval" looking

[globetrekker84]

Why is it ugly?

Looks nice and "medieval" looking

I think you're looking at the Tower of London. We're talking about the glass structure (The Swiss Re Building) in the background:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:30-St-Mary-Axe.jpg

Now Mr. Esparza, don't steal this picture.

[AndrewSQ011]

I think you're looking at the Tower of London. We're talking about the glass structure (The Swiss Re Building) in the background:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:30-St-Mary-Axe.jpg

Oh, I get it

Got confused on which building MadameConcorde was referring to.

That building looks like VERY ugly!