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Norman Foster Designed the Swiss Re Tower and was finished by 2004.
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Can an American join the Swiss army?
Yes but you have to hold Swiss citizenship.
Are the Pontifical Swiss Guards genuine Swiss Soldiers?
They are and have been for over 500 years.
When does the Swiss Family Robinson take place?
Swiss Family Robinson was published in 1813.
Where are the Scots and Swiss from?
Would you be surprised to learn that the Scots and Swiss come from Scotland and Switzerland respectively ?
Did Captain Eddie Rickenbacker speak German or Swiss-German?
His parents were German speaking Swiss immigrants.
What is the egg building in London called?
Officially, it's 30 St Mary Axe (the building's address). More commonly it gets called "The Gherkin" - a gherkin is the British word for a pickle. It is also sometimes called the Swiss Re Building, as Swiss Re rents half of the building's floors.
What kind of structure is the Gherkin?
The Gherkin is a commercial skyscraper. It was previously known as the Swiss Re Building and is formally called the 30 St Mary Axe. It is located in the City of London.
What is the gherkin famous for?
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.
What area of London is Swiss Cottage in?
Swiss Cottage is located in the north part of London, in the Camden Borough. It was build in 1804. Swiss Cottage station is served by London Underground, it is located in zone 2.
When was The British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce created?
The British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce was created in 1920.
Who owns the Gherkins Tower in London?
Swiss re
How many Swiss francs do you get for one English pound?
The value of one British pound is less than the value of one Swiss franc. One Swiss franc is equal to 0.66 British pounds.
Where does George Lamb live?
He lives in Swiss Cottage, London.
Do Swiss use American or British English?
The few Swiss I know use a very 'Germanic' form of English.
What are the directions on London subway from heathrow airport to 128 king Henry road London nw3 3st united kingdom?
Piccadilly line from Heathrow Airport to Green Park. Change for the Jubilee line Northbound to Swiss Cottage. The London Underground (subway) only goes as far as Swiss Cottage station and the friendly London Underground staff at Swiss Cottage can give you directions for the rest of your journey.
How long did it take to build the gherkin tower?
The gherkin building - 30 St Mary Axe - was designed by Norman Foster and constructed between 2001 and 2003 on the site of the old Baltic Exchange which had been severely damaged some years earlier by an IRA terrorist bomb. The building was occupied in 2004.
What is the history of the gherkin?
30 St Mary Axe, better known by its nickname Gherkin, is one of the most eye-catching buildings in London and it stands out prominently in the city's skyline. The Gherkin is one of several modern buildings that have been built over the years in a historic area of London.ConstructionConstruction of the Gherkin was commissioned by Swiss Re, a reinsurance company. The 41 story skyscraper was built in 2004 after a modern glass and steel design by the architectural firm of Foster and Partners. The GherkinOriginally known as the Swiss Re Building, it was later renamed to its street address 30 St. Mary Axe after Swiss Re sold the building in 2007. Even before its construction was complete Londoners dubbed the building the 'Gherkin' for its distinctive shape, and it is still known by that name.High-rises in the CityThe tower was built in the heart of London's financial center at the site of the 1903 Baltic Exchange Building which had been damaged by a terrorist attack in 1992. The construction of a glittering high-tech building in the middle of a relatively low-rise area with plenty of historic buildings and narrow medieval streets set off a new debate about the need for tall buildings in the City of London. But even as many new skyscrapers are now built in Canary Wharf - well outside the city's historic center - the Gherkin has acted as a catalyst for the growing cluster of high-rises in the City. ArchitectureStreet levelThe cigar-shaped structure has a steel frame with circular floor plans and a glass facade with diamond-shaped panels. The swirling striped pattern visible on the exterior is the result of the building's energy-saving system which allows the air to flow up through spiraling wells.On the street level, the Gherkin's base is well integrated with an open public plaza. Huge white X braces create a dramatic entrance. The top of the tower, where visitors find an open hall covered by a glass conical dome is even more spectacular. From here you have great views over the city. Unfortunately the building is not open to the public.Its unique, bold and energy efficient design has won the Gherkin many awards including the Stirling Prize, the London Region Award, and the Emporis Skyscraper Award.
