30 St. Mary Axe / The Gherkin (London, UK)
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N 51° 30.860 W 000° 04.820
30U E 702578 N 5711064
The jewel of contemporary architecture, Norman Foster's skyscraper 30 St. Mary Axe called "The Gherkin", is not only one of the key elements of London' skyline but it is also the first LEED skyscraper in British capital...
Waymark Code: WMM74R
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/03/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Hippie Kidz
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The jewel of contemporary architecture, Norman Foster's skyscraper 30 St. Mary Axe called "The Gherkin", is not only one of the key elements of London' skyline but it is also the first LEED skyscraper in British capital.

At the heart of the City, 30 St. Mary Axe, you can find an iconic London' skyscraper known as the Gherkin. The concept of 180 m tall structure is idea od Sir Norman Foster and Arup engineers, later the construction was carried out by Skanska and Hilson Moran Partnership. The construction ended in December 2003, and the opening ceremony took place in May 2004.

The tower gain the top - LEED Platinum Certification. The building operates with energy-saving system thanks to which it uses much less power. There are specially designed gaps in each floor, creating six shafts. These shafts are used as a unique ventilation system and create a double glazing effect. Air remains between two layers of glass and isolates the building. The shafts remove warm air out of the building in spring and summer and warm the building in winter with the help of the so-called passive solar heating. The system helps to keep down costs for electricity, as sunlight easily infiltrates into the building. Thus, the tower doesn’t rely on air conditioning.

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