30 St Mary Axe
시티오브런던
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:20
Welcome to the heart of London’s financial district, standing before one of the most recognizable silhouettes in the world: 30 St Mary Axe, affectionately known as 'The Gherkin'. Rising 180 meters with 41 floors, this glass and…
Listen in the app2The Diagrid — Engineering the Diamond Frame2:14
Step closer to the glass facade and look for the diagonal patterns of the steel. This is known as a 'diagrid' structure, an innovative engineering feat that carries the entire load of the building. …
Listen in the app3The Breathing Building — Natural Ventilation2:01
The true genius of the Gherkin lies in its environmental identity. It was designed to consume 50% less energy than a standard office tower of its scale. …
Listen in the app4The Roman Girl — A Bridge Across Millennia1:50
While the Gherkin is a monument to the 21st century, its foundations hold a touching secret from the 4th century. During the initial excavation for the building's basement, workers discovered the skeletal remains of a young girl. …
Listen in the app5The Summit — Dining Above the Clouds1:54
The crowning jewel of 30 St Mary Axe is its glass-domed summit. On the 39th and 40th floors, you will find the Helix restaurant and the Iris bar, offering some of the most breathtaking panoramas in the British capital. …
Listen in the app6Architectural Neighbors — Lloyds and Leadenhall1:46
As you complete your walk around 30 St Mary Axe, look at the buildings that share its skyline. Immediately to the south is the futuristic Lloyds building, and nearby is the historic Leadenhall Market. …
Listen in the app7Closing1:41
As we conclude our tour of 30 St Mary Axe, take one last look at this shimmering glass spire. We have seen how it rose from the ashes of a tragic bombing to become a beacon of hope and sustainable innovation. …
Listen in the app
What is 30 St Mary Axe?
30 St Mary Axe is a place in 시티오브런던 with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 시티오브런던 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Total length | 13 min 46 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.5144, -0.0803 |
| Last updated |
