London is obsessed with growing taller. The next big thing is The Spire (1 Undershaft), which will be 290 metres—just shy of The Shard. But get this: it’s shaped like a giant pencil. I’m not joking. It will look like someone left their stationery on the city. Construction starts soon, so expect more “will it block my view of Big Ben?” debates.
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And then there’s 100 Leadenhall, nicknamed “the Cheesegrater” because of its angled wedge shape. It’s only 225 metres, but it’s so sharp you could grate Parmesan on it. Seriously, don’t get too close.
