London mega-structure divides opinions

European Union’s tallest skyscraper gets piercing criticisms for its place in the sun.

London building skyscraper The Shard

London’s skyline has a new and controversial addition that is also Europe’s tallest building.

The Shard is a 300-metre-high structure resembling a church spire and is due to be completed in time for this year’s Olympics in London.

But the mega-structure is finding itself the object of some piercing criticisms.

Al Jazeera’s Laurence Lee reports from London.

Source: Al Jazeera