The Gherkin

This page brings together a collection of The Gherkin London photography by Will Pearson. It captures one of the most recognisable landmarks on the city skyline – Norman Foster’s 30 St Mary Axe. The 40-storey tower was completed in 2004. It instantly became a defining symbol of modern architecture in the City of London.

The Gherkin was at the heart of a building boom in London’s financial district that continues to this day. Its curved, tapering form and make it instantly recognisable from every direction. It’s now such an iconic part of the City’s skyline that it’s hard to remember that it was highly controversial in its early days.

The gigapixel panoramas and high-resolution images of The Gherkin London reveals how precisely engineered the structure is. Its glass panels catch and reshape the light throughout the day. It adds a wonderful curved silhouette to the skyline, contrasting with nearby landmarks such as the Leadenhall Building, 20 Fenchurch Street and the Lloyds Building.

Standing on the site of the former Baltic Exchange, The Gherkin London marked a turning point in the evolution of the financial district. It introduced a new architectural confidence that continues to shape the skyline. The Gherkin London photography captures that sense of innovation and the building’s role as both a focal point in the city s changing landscape.