I think it's a changing culture. For awhile, I don't think there were skyscrapers because of the backlash from city officials, citizens, and historians. Obviously, old buildings will be bulldozed to get a tower up. Plus, it's not like buildings are in short supply; but land is, and both go hand in hand. At least now, it seems, buildings have either become more popular/desirable, or that they are finally more feasible for dense, tightly built European cities. No doubt they are more attractive, IMO, especially compared to the earlier 'scrapers of Europe (La Tour Morpanasse, Tower 42, etc). But if you look now, there is a new wave of buildings throughout Europe, and in great numbers. Look at the Shard, or Tour Pahre, or the AXA tower or the Bishopsgate Tower. Supertalls are finally coming to Europe, along with a great number of other creative buildings over 500 feet. I'm excited for this new chapter of the evolution of European cities with skyscrapers at the forefront!
