London’s bustling business district near London Bridge, could soon be host to another unique architectural piece – 60-70 St Mary’s Axe. Not to be outdone by its prospective neighbour the Gherkin, the building has been dubbed the Can of Ham in honour of its distinctive half oval shape.

Designed by London-based Foggo Associates the building, whilst distinctive, has been designed as an asset to its local surroundings rather than London at large. Richard Constable, architect at Foggo Associates, advised that a previous incarnation was designed to be taller, but having inspected the plans it was realised that the structure would be seen from the Tower of London and was therefore ruled out and a limit of 90m was self-imposed.