The Gherkin
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THE GHERKIN The best building in London
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THE GHERKINThe best building in London
The Gherkin
On 30 St Mary Axe is a building in London's financial district. Also known as The Gherkin, the Swiss Re tower, or Swiss Re building.
The Gherkin
With 180 meters high and 40 floors is the second tallest building in London.
The Gherkin
The Gherkin opened in March 2004 and was built since 2001 to 2003.
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The company who ordered its construction was Swiss Reinsurance Company.
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The design is by Norman Foster, one of the best architects in the world.
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35 kilometers of steel weighing 10,000 tonnes was used to build it.
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There are 24,000 square meters of external glass.
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The glass dome at the top of the building provides 360 degree views of London.
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There are 18 passenger lifts in the building, and, at any one time, 378 people can be vertically transported through the building at speeds up to 6 meters per second.
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The building is smart and is designed to save energy and preserve the environment.
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The building cost 138 million pounds and three years later, its owners sold for 630 million pounds. Before the current financial crisis.
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The Gherkin is one of my favorite buildings.
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