30 St Mary Axe, London

Project status

Completed

The Gherkin

Project information

30 St Mary Axe, also known as the Gherkin, is one of London’s most distinctive landmarks. Rising 180m above the City of London, this iconic Foster + Partners-designed skyscraper was built to high sustainability standards, which were groundbreaking at the time. Our in-house team combined its skills to deliver this landmark in under three years, on time and to budget, while working in one of the busiest areas of London.

Customer:

Swiss Re Insurance

Expertise:

Construction

Sector:

Commercial offices

Start date:
Completion date:
City:

London

Region:

England

Country:

United Kingdom

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The Gherkin skyscraper in London's financial district surrounded by modern and historical buildings.
Modern building interior with large yellow structural beams and glass windows.
London street scene with traffic, pedestrians, and the iconic Gherkin building under a blue sky.
Modern skyscraper, The Gherkin, towers beside historic church, contrasting old and new architecture.
Night cityscape with a tall, illuminated skyscraper featuring green and purple lights.
Night view of London's cityscape featuring the illuminated Gherkin building amidst skyscrapers.
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