The Height of Winter at The View from The Shard

4 December 2015, 14:02 | Updated: 15 December 2016, 11:50

The View from The Shard has been transformed by food artists Bompas & Parr for winter with super-scaled crystals and an iridescent grotto.

Food artists Bompas & Parr have been working with composers, perfumers and academics in a bid to create the most romantic place in the world, at the top of The Shard, this winter. 



Drawing on the findings of these experts, the installation aims to stimulate the senses, with the heroic, exhilarating (and slightly unnerving) feeling of standing at an altitude of 800ft. 

Richard J Williams, Professor of Contemporary Visual Culture at University of Edinburgh, said: “There are few things so reliable at producing the frisson essential to romance as the view from a tall building. The View from The Shard is crucial here: it alone activates many of the feelings we associate with romance."

The sensory installation will evoke the playfulness and romance of the season. Expect super-scaled crystals, glowing crystal benches and a touch-responsive iridescent grotto, to further enhance the unique feeling of standing at the top of western Europe’s tallest building. 

Bompas & Parr has also added the studio’s signature touch, with the creation of evocative edible treats available to purchase on The View from The Shard’s Level 72 Skydeck; Snow White Hot Chocolate, Mulled Champagne and Christmas Candy Floss.

 

Guests can experience the installation with standard entry to the visitor attraction until 31 January 2016. Tickets from £25.95 per adult.