The Shard

The Shard is a project of Renzo Piano that will be a major addition to London's skyline. Once built, the Shard will be the tallest building in Europe. It has been designed to utilise solar power as a considerable source of power and will provide a public piazza underneath its base.


See this link for a grander view of London's panorama with the Shard.

Sketch away!

I watched 'Sketches of Frank Gehry' a while back and just wanted to throw the film's thread a little further. It's directed by Sydney Pollack, who as a friend of Gehry's, gives the movie a pleasant casual flair. The work offers an insight into the life and mind of one of architectural geniuses of our age and bounces you from the personal insecurities to the grandness of his creativity. A must see.