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Saturday 3rd April 2004

"The Gherkin"

(two photos)

"The Gherkin is a building that doesn't quite fit the London skyline
but it certainly stands out"

This is 30 Saint Mary Axe formerly known as the Swiss Re Building (Re meaning Re-insurance),
and still known unofficially as "The Gherkin", which is a bit unkind because it is a deal more elegant than that, I think.
My congratulations to Sir Norman Foster and his partners.
This elegant new tower makes a distinctive contribution to London's skyline, and is just as impressive close up.