Gherkin sold

Today the iconic office building the Gherkin was sold for £600m making it the highest price paid for an office building in the UK. The buildings quickly became a part of the London skyline when it was built in the early 2000’s. With its spectacular shape and form the building has won the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize for the best new building by a RIBA architect in 2004. The building also won the 2003 Emporis Skyscraper Award for the best skyscraper in the world completed that year.

The Gherkin has also been voted the most admired new building in the world, in a survey of the world's largest firms of architects. Conversely has also been nominated as one of the five ugliest buildings in London.

So either one loves the Gherkin or hates it. Nobody is left untouched by its looks. Personally I think it’s superb piece of modern architecture. Last week I got a chance to see the building close up and it was a splendid view.