That is called The Erotic Gherkin. It is the HQ of the Ann Summers chain of sex shops.
Well, Gherkin is the unofficial name. It's really called the Swiss Re Tower, and is the HQ of a reinsurance company. It was designed by Norman Foster, the architect responsible for the Millennium Bridge, the Millau Viaduct and numerous other famous buildings around the world. http://www.fosterandpartners.com/internetsite/html/Project.asp?JobNo=1004 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/3663971.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4091813.stm -- Cheers, Bob > -----Original Message----- > From: Amita Guha [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 10 May 2005 00:56 > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: RE: LONDON PDML 2005 more pics up > > > <http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/photoessays/essays/london.html> > > Beautiful shots, Cotty! By the way, what is that > bullet-shaped building in the "The River Thames" shot? > > Amita > > > >
