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Officially named 30 St Mary Axe but usually known as "The Gherkin", this building is one of the most dramatic landmarks in London…
The road on which it stands takes its odd name from the nearby church of St Mary Axe. The "Axe" part refers to a relic kept in the church.
Situated in the capital's main financial district the Gherkin is 179.8m tall and towers above much of the city's skyline. The building was commissioned by Swiss Re, a Swiss insurance company, to act as its headquarters in London.
The design was a team effort between architects, Foster and Partners, and the engineering/designing firm, Arup. It was built by Skanska, who completed it in December 2003 and in April 2004 it became the recipient of several awards, including the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize.
It is famous for it's shape because it looks like a huge glass gherkin.
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Who desingned the gherkin?
Sir Edward Gherkin
How big is the gherkin?
The Gherkin Is 5,666m2 Big...
Is wally another name for a gherkin?
Yes, it is American for gherkin!
When was Slow Gherkin created?
Slow Gherkin was created in 1993.
Why was the gherkin built?
the gherkin was built as an office tower for the government
What is the Gherkin used for?
Gherkin is used to eat. i am inproving this. who Eva wrote this means the building gherkin. otherwise he/she shoulda said gerkin. not THE GHERIN.
What is the name of a gherkin wrapped in herring?
a gherkin wrapped in herring is called a rollmop.
How much does 1 gherkin weigh in grams?
1 gherkin = 100 grams
What part of a plant is the gherkin?
A gherkin is a young fruit or seed pod.
What is the purpose of the gherkin?
Gherkins are small cucumbers of used in cooking or in making gherkin pickles.
What was the purpose of the gherkin?
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What are the ratings and certificates for Building the Gherkin - 2005?
Building the Gherkin - 2005 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG
