London - 02 - the Gherkin by CDBrugg

Photography • Architecture • posted on Jan 09, 2006

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According to 'The Economist', the building at the back was voted "most admired new building in the world

Comments (16)

unike

6:54AM | Mon, 09 January 2006

I agree with syrup, looks like a dildo, swiss...why? Great B&W capture of a detail of the beloved London!!!

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oscilis

7:04AM | Mon, 09 January 2006

Beautiful photo of this building. Is it made of chocolate?

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DELMUR

7:14AM | Mon, 09 January 2006

Maybe because swiss are cold!!!!But ,who can try a such dildo ???Beautifull image!Norman foster did the 'MILLAU viaduc' too, no problem of dildo :OOOUUUFFF!

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PeeWee05

7:50AM | Mon, 09 January 2006

Oh how interesting!!! Lovely!

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Gog

7:55AM | Mon, 09 January 2006

Nice image, I've heard a lot more people use Syrup's name then the 'The Gherkin' :)

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Zacko

8:17AM | Mon, 09 January 2006

The swiss dildo huh? LOL! I guess thats one way of looking at it. It looks more like a spaceship to me. Not as weird architecture than here though...heres theres one building thats shaped as a mushroom and a skyscraper that is twisted....oh well. Beautiful B&W with great tonal range. #:O)

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jcv2

9:00AM | Mon, 09 January 2006

Actually I'd think more of the top of an Ariane-rocket but ok, imagination is personal! :) Gorgeous work, Charles, something to be proud of!

camera2

9:13AM | Mon, 09 January 2006

Thank you for the education. The so called 'dildo' building, looks more like a Christmas ornament to me. Oh well . . . Thank you for sharing and have a great week. Egmnont

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jinet

9:57AM | Mon, 09 January 2006

Tr belle gmrie ! Quelle allure toutes les lignes de cet amas de batiments !

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rayburg

11:18AM | Mon, 09 January 2006

Definitly some interesting architecture. Looks like the cone of a giant missle..great shot of this modern erection...lol

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TwoPynts

4:28PM | Mon, 09 January 2006

Whatever name you call it, its certainly something. Time to go eat a pickle! ;]

soulofharmony

6:11PM | Mon, 09 January 2006

really becoming a beautiful quality series.. stunning..:)))))

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Syrup

9:44PM | Mon, 09 January 2006

Now I'm the one embarassed.Not meant to be disrespectful of Mr.Foster's flair for cutting edge design.Maybe it's to make up for my own inadequicies.grins Yet another great image CD Brugg!As a resident of Toronto Canada there are few "old" buildings left.One drawback with new architecture is they're designed to look great all shiney and clean,buuut later? well....For those who are interested there is an issue of 3D World that highlights the "Swiss Re building" as a 3d model composited into Londons' skyline in order to win approval of the city planners.I was very skeptical that it was going to be accepted despite very convincing images.But obviously it worked! :B eaver !

KiwiMiss

6:20PM | Tue, 10 January 2006

Yes I think Syrup's name seems more fitting than Gherkin ... just can't see the resemblance myself, lol. Excellent!

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