interestrateripoff Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2041653/Highest-crane-installed-London-work-begins-complete-Shard-skyscraper.html Britain's highest ever crane will be put in place today at the building site of what will become Europe's tallest building.Builders will use the machine to complete the spire of the Shard skyscraper near London Bridge in south London. When fully extended the crane will sit at 317 metres or 1,040 ft above ground level, making it seven metres taller than the building's eventual highest point (310 metres). The Shard will become the tallest building in the European Union and the 45th tallest in the world when it is completed in 2012. Looks like the tallest building folly has been joined by the tallest crane folly. Although if you are going to complete the tallest building clearly you'll need a tall crane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Dan Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 http://www.dailymail...skyscraper.html Looks like the tallest building folly has been joined by the tallest crane folly. Although if you are going to complete the tallest building clearly you'll need a tall crane. Here's the latest picture of the Shard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Bart' Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 The Skyscraper Curse Sell! Sell! Sell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie The Tramp Returns Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I hope the driver does not suffer from vertigo, climbing to the cab must take a little time, I bet he will be on a good screw doing the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interestrateripoff Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 I hope the driver does not suffer from vertigo, climbing to the cab must take a little time, I bet he will be on a good screw doing the job. He needs strong bladder and he'd better pray he doesn't get the runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcellar Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 "The Shard" seriously? Definition: A fragment of a brittle substance, as of glass or metal. So the building isn't going to be completed then? In line with the economy and all the promises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Piddle Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 "The Shard" seriously? Definition: A fragment of a brittle substance, as of glass or metal. So the building isn't going to be completed then? In line with the economy and all the promises. And what the hell is 'the shard' (agreed they could have thought of a better name) going to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelyhead Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 And what the hell is 'the shard' (agreed they could have thought of a better name) going to be? Ha that's nothing compared to this: Climbing a 1768ft tower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Generation Game Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Here's the latest picture of the Shard. Not sure where that is but, seeing it has a built-in bear trap, I'm gonna guess at Dubai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Dan Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Not sure where that is but, seeing it has a built-in bear trap, I'm gonna guess at Dubai? It's in Pyongyang. The Ryugyong Hotel, under construction since the 1980s: Another monument to a ruling elite's greed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkwell Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Interesting take on the shard. Food for thought at least. http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/aug/19/shard-london-skyscraper I'll be visiting the area myself soon. Last time I was that way there was no sign of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybong Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 For sure it's an ugly critter. The sort of building that'll soon (if not already) have masses of campaigners for it to be demolished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I've always wondered how cranes themselves get built.. so I've you-tubed and here is the result: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybong Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I've just realised what's missing Thank goodness - it'll have been designed to supply most of London's energy for years to come. To be fair it's only to be expected from an Italian named Piano for the capital of England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybong Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 It's in Pyongyang. The Ryugyong Hotel, under construction since the 1980s: Another monument to a ruling elite's greed. Apparently the BBC called that one "a reminder of the totalitarian state's thwarted ambition" At least they're succeeding in building it in London. They mustn't forget the windmill on top. Green energy you know - and it'll help the building's carbon footprint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Take Me Back To London! Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Looking up at the Shard from the front of London Bridge station it has an uncanny resemblance to the Towering Inferno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_w_ Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Here's the latest picture of the Shard. Blade runner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englebert Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Blade runner It looks like another illuminati symbol.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saving For a Space Ship Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 The Skyscraper Curse Sell! Sell! Sell! ..and with many panicking traders heading for the exits, it became known as the 'Shard of I Ran' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffneck Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 what an eyesore that building is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiremola Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 what an eyesore that building is Calling it the Shard is a bit strange. Amongst its meanings given in the OED are: - A piece of broken pottery A fragment of something worn and decayed A patch of cow-dung A gap in a hedge I suppose that saying it resembles a shard of glass means it looks like a long, thin, and sharp fragment from a broken window pane - common enough in London these days - but again not an optimistic name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonytramcar Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2041653/Highest-crane-installed-London-work-begins-complete-Shard-skyscraper.html Looks like the tallest building folly has been joined by the tallest crane folly. Although if you are going to complete the tallest building clearly you'll need a tall crane. Only the 45th tallest in the world - can't we do better than that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffneck Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 It looks like another illuminati symbol.... Not as blatently obvious as the light towers for the london olympic stadium. It's like they are rubbing it in your face with those things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecrashingisles Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Not as blatently obvious as the light towers for the london olympic stadium. It's like they are rubbing it in your face with those things. You obviously don't know the half of it... Roundabouts are designed to symbolise the submission of the proletariat. Every time I drive round one I feel violated by the illuminati. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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