Better off with nothing. The decision to scrap a Frank Gehry design takes away an opportunity to build a significant structure is viewed as a major blow to architecture and the public trust.

Like the Empire State Building in NYC, Sears Tower in Chicago, Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, The Shard at London Bridge will become a recognizable symbol of London throughout the world.

Swiss architect Peter Zumthor to be named winner of the 2009 Pritzker Prize, the highest recognition for architects.