the gherkin

THE GHERKINThe best building in London

The Gherkin

On 30 St Mary Axe is a building in London's financial district. Also known as The Gherkin, the Swiss Re tower, or Swiss Re building.

The Gherkin

With 180 meters high and 40 floors is the second tallest building in London.

The Gherkin

The Gherkin opened in March 2004 and was built since 2001 to 2003.

The Gherkin

The company who ordered its construction was Swiss Reinsurance Company.

The Gherkin

The design is by Norman Foster, one of the best architects in the world.

The Gherkin

35 kilometers of steel weighing 10,000 tonnes was used to build it.

The Gherkin

There are 24,000 square meters of external glass.

The Gherkin

The glass dome at the top of the building provides 360 degree views of London.

The Gherkin

There are 18 passenger lifts in the building, and, at any one time, 378 people can be vertically transported through the building at speeds up to 6 meters per second.

The Gherkin

The building is smart and is designed to save energy and preserve the environment.

The Gherkin

The building cost 138 million pounds and three years later, its owners sold for 630 million pounds. Before the current financial crisis.

The Gherkin

The Gherkin is one of my favorite buildings.

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