UK's tallest building adds drama to London's sky

Courtesy Newsvine - business  Thu, 01/26/2012 - 03:57

Passengers stepping out of London Bridge tube station cannot help but crane their necks to gaze at the jagged tower under construction: The Shard is the tallest building in the European Union and looks like a slice of glass balanced on the edge of the financial district.


 

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