Located on a site adjacent to the eastern wall of St. Joseph Cathedral, the building is set on the Southern third of the site in order to maintain undisturbed the view of the cathedral from Calea Victoriei, a major city thoroughfare. Both the plaza created between the tower and the cathedral and the tower itself, mark cathedral’s presence in the city. The eastern cathedral’s wall becomes the background for the new plaza, enhancing the vibrant role that the Catholic Church plays in the life of the city. >>>

30 St Mary Axe (also known as the Gherkin) is a skyscraper in London's financial district, the City of London, completed in December 2003.



With 41 floors,... >>>