Gherkin - 30 St Mary Axe, London

30 St Mary Axe, is affectionately known as the Gherkin due to its Gherkin like shape. It is a 40 floor skyscraper located in London's financial district and was designed by Lord Foster and Ken Shuttleworth.

The building was officially opened in May 2004 and uses several energy saving methods which make it twice as power efficient as other skyscrapers of its size.

There is a plaza with an Arcadian Garden on the ground where the public can marvel at the sixth tallest building in London. Despite its curved appearance, The Gherkin only has one piece of curved glass in its construction and that is the lens at the top of the building.

Opening Times

Only plaza and gardens open to public

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Email: info@30stmaryaxe.com

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