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The Gherkin, St Mary Axe

By Jeanette Barnes 2006

John Jones

Large compressed charcoal drawing of the Gherkin nearing completion seen across a London square. The imposing new building towers over architecture from previous generations, showing the diversity of building styles within the City of London and the energy of its workforce. Bought by the Gherkins architect, Norman Foster.
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