VOICED : Abre mirador de El Shard

VOICED : Abre mirador de El Shard

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Interactive Video

Architecture, Business, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The Shard, Europe's tallest building, opened its viewing platform to offer stunning views of London from 300 meters high. Designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, this skyscraper is set to transform the South Bank of the Thames, historically one of the city's poorest areas. With its luxurious offices, five-star hotel, restaurants, and apartments, The Shard, funded by Qatar, aims to redistribute wealth from the west, center, and north of London. It represents a pioneering architectural feat in a city expanding vertically to meet the demand for office and residential spaces, becoming a new tourist attraction.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the height of The Shard's viewing platform?

350 meters

250 meters

300 meters

200 meters

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the architect behind The Shard?

Zaha Hadid

Frank Gehry

Renzo Piano

Norman Foster

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which area of London is The Shard expected to transform?

North Bank

East End

South Bank

West End

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of facilities does The Shard include?

Shopping mall

Luxury apartments and offices

Amusement park

Sports complex

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of The Shard in terms of urban development?

It marks a shift in wealth concentration from the west to the south of London.

It is the first building in London to exceed 200 meters.

It is the only building in London with a five-star hotel.

It is the tallest building in the world.