Where is the building that looks like a bullet?
The Gherkin, otherwise known as 30 St Mary Axe, is one of the capital’s most famous buildings. It’s a feature of the London skyline and home to offices, a restaurant and a cocktail bar.
What is St Mary’s AXE?
St Mary Axe was a medieval parish in the City of London whose name survives as that of the street which formerly occupied it. The Church of St Mary Axe was demolished in 1561 and its parish united with that of St Andrew Undershaft, which is situated on the corner of St Mary Axe and Leadenhall Street.
Can of ham London address?
70 St Mary Axe
70 St Mary Axe, informally known as The Can Of Ham due to its shape, is an office building in the City of London.
Why is the Leadenhall building slanted?
The distinctive tapered shape (1) offers the best balance between preserving the view of St Paul’s dome from the west, providing flexible office space and fitting the City planners’ vision for the eastern cluster.
Who built the cheesegrater?
Richard Rogers
Graham Stirk
The Leadenhall Building/Architects
What is the name of the building 30 St Mary Axe?
30 St Mary Axe. Seen from Leadenhall Street. 30 St Mary Axe (informally known as The Gherkin and previously as the Swiss Re Building) is a commercial skyscraper in London’s primary financial district, the City of London. It was completed in December 2003 and opened in April 2004.
What is the meaning of St Mary Axe?
St Mary Axe was a medieval parish in the City of London whose name survives as that of the street which formerly occupied it. The Church of St Mary Axe was demolished in 1561 and its parish united with that of St Andrew Undershaft, which is situated on the corner of St Mary Axe and Leadenhall Street.
What is the name of the Axe Street in London?
St Mary Axe (Street) is long, narrow and has a few slight bends in it. Near the southern end stands the church of St Andrew Undershaft.
What happened at 37 St Mary Axe?
(5) The site of the church at 37, 43 and 45 St Mary Axe (street-numbers used in 1918) was observed during redevelopment in 1950-51. Disturbed medieval burials were observed on the sites of 43 and 45 St Mary Axe, which were the southern part of the site.