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30 St Mary Axe

30 St Mary Axe

Year

2004

Style

Contemporary

Type

office

30 St Mary Axe, previously known as the Swiss Re Building, is a commercial skyscraper in London's primary financial district, the City of London. It is nicknamed The Gherkin after the vegetable of the same name due to its shape. It was…

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  1. 2004

    Original construction

    Foster + Partners

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