The Shard Short Quiz

A stunning photograph of The Shard towering over London, with a clear blue sky in the background and the London Bridge in the foreground, highlighting the architectural beauty and modernity of the building.

The Shard Short Quiz

Test your knowledge about The Shard, one of London’s most iconic skyscrapers! This quiz consists of 12 engaging questions that cover various aspects of its design, construction, and history.

Discover interesting facts and see how much you know about The Shard!

Architectural details
Construction methods
Historical significance

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Who was the Architect that designed The Shard?

Irvine Sellar

Irvine Piano

Renzo Piano

Renzo Sellar

What Construction Method was used in building the shard that enables the Finishing the Foundation and 23 Floors of the Building?

Simultaneous Construction

Top-Down Construction

Base and Body Construction

Vertical-Lateral Construction

What percent of the Shard's Construction Materials are said to be recycled materials?

40%

50%

85%

95%

What is the name of the Old building that was redeveloped in place of the Shard?

The London Bridge Tower

Southwark Towers

Heron Tower

One Park Drive

How tall is The Shard?

310 meters

320 meters

330 meters

340 meters

How many glass panels are there in the Shard?

10,000

11,000

12,000

15,000

What year did the Shard's Construction Started?

1998

2003

2009

2012

What is the name of the Bridge near the Shard that is visible in this photo?

The London Bridge

The Tower Bridge

Millenum Bridge

Humber Bridge

How many tower cranes was utilized upon the construction of the Shard?

How many floors, in total, are there in the Shard?

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