The Gherkin, officially 30 St Mary Axe and previously known as the Swiss Re Building, is a commercial skyscraper in London's primary financial district, the City of London. It was completed in December 2003 and opened in April 2004. [ 10 ]

2025年1月29日 · It’s one of the most interesting buildings in London, often referred to as the Faberge egg or bullet building. However, most Londoners call it the Gherkin, which means cucumber pickle. Keep reading - I’ve included details about what you can expect to see here, the restaurant on-site, and the viewing area.

2022年9月8日 · The Gherkin building must surely be one of the most unique and recognizable structures in all of London. In a city of mostly square edifices, this Faberge-like egg-shaped building sets a new architectural standard – as well as energy-efficiency standards.

2023年9月14日 · Let’s begin with one of the most recognisable buildings on the London skyline, 30 St Mary Axe, aka ‘The Gherkin’. The bullet-shaped skyscraper with its diamond shaped windows was built in 2003 by renowned British architect Norman Foster and it can be spotted from as far as Windsor Great Park.

The Gherkin, skyscraper in London that was designed by the architecture firm Foster and Partners and completed in 2004. Formally known as 30 St Mary Axe, the building has become better known by its colloquial name “The Gherkin,” which comes from its shape being similar to a …

2019年5月27日 · Dotting the London skyline with its unique shape, the Gherkin is one of London’s most interesting looking buildings. Take it all in on a Top Sights Tour and check out some fun facts about the snack shaped building below!

Get up close to The Gherkin, one of London's most iconic buildings, and admire the London skyline from its top-floor panoramic restaurant and cocktail bar.

2020年1月15日 · Its official name is actually “30 St Mary Axe” and the Gherkin is basically its nickname, mainly due to its shape resembling the plant related to the cucumber. It is about 180 metres (591 ft) tall and has a total of 41 floors. This makes it far …

2023年6月15日 · The Gherkin in London is one of the most striking structures in the city. This egg-shaped building is a fascinating structure, and over the course of this article, we will discuss the Gherkin’s architecture, history, the architects behind it, …

The Gherkin is a commercial skyscraper in London's primary financial district, the City of London. With 41 stories it is 180 metres tall and stands on the former sites of the Baltic Exchange and Chamber of Shipping, which were extensively damaged in 1992 by the explosion of a bomb placed by the Provisional IRA in St Mary Axe, the street from ...