The Gherkin
The Gherkin is a skyscraper in London, England, also called the 30 St Mary Axe. This skyscraper in London’s financial and economic district was formerly called the Swiss Re Building. The tower was finished in December 2003 and opened at the end of May 2004 for official use. It has 41 floors and is 180 meters tall.
It was built by Skanska, is an iconic symbol of London, and is famous worldwide. The Gherkin is long, curved, and rounded and looks like a stretched egg. It is covered and has a lens-like dome at the very top that serves as a site for observation. The building consumes less energy than an average tower as its features allow for more efficiency. It has great natural lighting and is an important piece of London architecture.