Renzo Piano buildings around the world Completed in 2012, The Shard skyscraper at London Bridge is the tallest building in Western Europe and an unavoidable addition to London's skyline. Opened to the public on February 1, 2013, its visitor attraction The View from The Shard allows visitors to admire the capital and architect Renzo Piano's creation in more detail, but it's not the only notable building designed by the Italian. You can see more of Piano's most notable designs in this gallery, and read the Telegraph review of The View from the Shard here. Picture: The View from The Shard