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]

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 …

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.

Bright, open spaces that bring daylight deep into column-free floor plates. Ventilation that spirals up through the building, acting as ‘lungs’ to draw in fresh air. A WiredScore Platinum rating, assuring the very best in digital infrastructure. Who hasn’t heard of The Gherkin?

2021年9月22日 · 30 St. Mary Axe, London, colloquially known as “the Gherkin,” is a commercial skyscraper built in the modernist architectural style located in the financial district in London, England. The building’s informal name comes from its ovular, elongated egg shape which resembles a gherkin, or pickled cucumber.

2013年11月5日 · Upon its completion in 2004, this unusual yet centrally symmetrical form created a distinctive and consistent silhouette widely visible across London.

The Gherkin is not merely an office building; it is a vertical city within itself. The structure houses a myriad of functions, from offices and meeting spaces to restaurants and a 360-degree viewing gallery on the top floor, offering breathtaking panoramic views of London.

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11月29日 · Designed by the renowned Foster + Partners and the Arup Group and constructed by Skanska, The Gherkin has become a symbol of London’s ever-evolving skyline, standing at 180 meters with 41 floors.

2025年1月9日 · Should you ever visit the city of London, then the building that you will immediately see as you enter London is, the Gherkin or 30 St. Mary Axe. It is second tallest building in the city, towering to a height of 180 metres.