Dana Bashâs Early Life, Childhood, and Education. Dana, the daughter of Frances Weinman Schwartz(mother) and Stu Schwartz(father) grew up with an elder sister and two young brothers. Her brotherâs name is David Schwartz. She was born in New Jersey and grew up in Montvale, New Jersey on 15 June 1971.
The Genesis of the Merlin. In 1932, Frederick Henry Royce (F.H.R.), knight of the realm and autocratic head of Rolls-Royce Ltd, decided the time was apposite to design a new, high-power, military aero-engine.
It was designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano and replaced Southwark Towers, a 24-storey office block built on the site in 1975. The Shard was developed by Sellar Property Group on behalf of LBQ Ltd, and is jointly owned by Sellar Property and the State of Qatar.