Hello,
I don't live in London so forgive this likely inane question--is the building that houses Dr. Glass's practice a 'real' building, or just CGI? I am fascinated by that building! I would like to think it's real since it is so unusually shaped, but, it might also be CGI.
And, if it is real, what is it used for?
Thanks in advance!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/30_St_Mary_Axe
Hi, this is the building I believe, see link attached.
it's been called 'the erotik gherkin', so it's an obvious phallic symbol in the film, and in real life too possibly.
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"Never underestimate the power of denial."
American Beauty
I've been to London and it's definitely real. I was really shocked when I saw it because I didn't think it was and it took my ages to find someone who knew what it was...from what i learned, it's a swiss insurance company or something, but who knows how reliable my info is lol. I also know it's nickname is the bullet.
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It's a very nice building inside. I'm not very keen on the patterning of the glass on the outside, but inside there are some lovely designs, depending on which floor you can get to see.
"Never underestimate the power of denial."
American Beauty
What is a gherkin called in the US?
My body makes no moan
But sings on:
All things remain in God.
Yes, it's a real building. The Swiss Re Tower, it's the second tallest building in London after Tower 42. It is now owned by IVG Immobilien AG and UK investment firm Evans Randall.
City Hall is also a interesting.
http://images.google.co.za/images?q=london%20city%20hall&ie=UTF-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&sa=N&tab=wi