The Gherkin (SwissRe Tower), London v1 by clorenz1

The SwissRe Tower, in London's financial district. Also known as the Gherkin, or 30 St Mary Axe. This dramatic new skyscraper was designed by Norman Foster and is currently the 2nd tallest building in the City of London (6th tallest in London as a whole). Also shown here is St Helens, the Aviva Tower, Lloyds Building and the under construction Willis Building in the background. Video taken in August 2006 by Will Fox.