The building, with a height of 309.6m (1015.8ft), will be situated between the Gherkin and the Cheesegrater buildings. It will be constructed following demolition of the existing Aviva Tower.

The Safra Group said the acquisition is consistent with “our real estate strategy of investing in properties that are truly special, at the best locations within great cities”. The Gherkin ...

Its first name was the Swiss Re Building (after its main tenant), and later 30 St Mary Axe. But to Londoners it would always ...

Which brings us to 30 St Mary’s Axe – more commonly known as The Gherkin – which successfully mixed iconic and aesthetically pleasing when it opened in 2004. The tower, a prize-winning ...

The tower, which stands 118 metres tall, is about to be demolished. This is significant. It will be the largest tower ever ...

Sometimes it seems like every new building must have its nickname: the Gherkin, the Cheesegrater... even the Can of Ham. But the urge to rename is an ancient one. Bethlehem hospital was popularly ...

Which brings us to 30 St Mary’s Axe – more commonly known as The Gherkin – which successfully mixed iconic and aesthetically pleasing when it opened in 2004. The tower, a prize-winning ...

Which brings us to 30 St Mary’s Axe – more commonly known as The Gherkin – which successfully mixed iconic and aesthetically pleasing when it opened in 2004. The tower, a prize-winning creation from ...