Case Study
The Gherkin
Glass processor
Eckelt Glas
Architect
Foster + Partners
Project completion date
Localisation
30 St Mary Axe London United Kingdom
Construction Data at a glance
| Project | The Gherkin (used to be Swiss Re Tower) |
| Date of completion | 2002 |
| Location | London, UK |
| Architects | Foster + Partners |
| IGU-Supplier | Eckelt Glas |
| Building Type | Büro |
| Images | Emporis GmbH |
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