The Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe, Skyscraper in London.
30 St Mary Axe, also known as The Gherkin, is a commercial skyscraper in London's primary financial district.
The building was completed in December 2003 and opened in April 2004.
With its distinctive shape, it has become an iconic symbol of London and is included in city tours.
It houses offices, a bar, and a restaurant on the top floors with panoramic views of the city.
Its design promotes natural ventilation, making it an environmentally friendly structure.
Location: City of London
Inception: 2004
Architects: Norman Foster, Foster and Partners, Ken Shuttleworth
Official opening: 2004
Architectural style: neo-futurism
Floors above the ground: 41
Elevators: 23
Height: 250 m
Material: steel, glass, concrete
Address: 30 St Mary Axe
Website: thegherkinlondon.com
Source: Wikimedia
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