The Gherkin, officially known as 30 St Mary Axe, is a distinctive skyscraper in London, measuring approximately 180 meters (591 feet) tall with 41 floors. Its unique shape features a tapered design that resembles a gherkin or pickle, and it has a diameter of about 49 meters (161 feet) at its widest point. The building was completed in 2004 and has become an iconic part of London's skyline.
Yes, the term "gherkin" for the small pickled cucumber derives from the Dutch word "gurken," meaning cucumber. The building known as "The Gherkin" in London is named for its distinctive shape, which resembles the form of a gherkin or pickled cucumber. The name reflects both the architectural design and the playful connection to the vegetable.
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The Gherkin, officially known as 30 St Mary Axe in London, features three main stairwells. These stairwells provide access between the building's floors and are designed to comply with safety regulations and facilitate efficient evacuation in case of emergencies. Additionally, there are service staircases for maintenance and operational purposes.
A ray can be in 2 dimensions, in 3 dimensions, or in fact in any number of dimensions.
the gherkin was built as an office tower for the government
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no because he smells :S
Norman Foster Designed the Swiss Re Tower and was finished by 2004.
Big ben, Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, the Gherkin, the London Eye
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Yes, it is American for gherkin!
Slow Gherkin was created in 1993.
Gherkin is used to eat. i am inproving this. who Eva wrote this means the building gherkin. otherwise he/she shoulda said gerkin. not THE GHERIN.