碎片大厦，英国伦敦(The Shard, London, England)

伦敦的天际线有很多著名的地标，但没有一个像碎片大厦那样。这座玻璃幕墙的巨型建筑高出英格兰首都310米，不仅是英国最高的建筑，也是现代伦敦的象征。它是由意大利建筑师伦佐·皮亚诺设计的，他以高科技、轻便和功能性的设计而闻名。受到教堂尖顶和船桅的启发，他设想了一个光滑的锥形结构，可以反映不断变化的天空。2009年开始施工，到2012年，它正式成为西欧最高的摩天大楼。
原文：
London's skyline has had its fair share of famous landmarks, but none quite like The Shard. Rising 310 metres above England's capital, this glass-clad giant is not just the tallest building in the United Kingdom but also a symbol of modern London. It was designed by Renzo Piano, an Italian architect known for making a statement with high-tech, lightweight and functional designs. Inspired by church spires and ship masts, he envisioned a sleek, tapering structure that would reflect the changing sky. Construction began in 2009 and by 2012, it had officially claimed its title as Western Europe's tallest skyscraper.
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