Building the Gherkin
"Can a single building impact the career of an architect, the image of a global company and even the skyline of a big city?"
Originally released in 2005. Building the Gherkin is a documentary film. directed by Mirjam von Arx. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Norman Foster, John Coomber, and Rees Peter Wynne
Synopsis
Can a single building impact the career of an architect, the image of a global company and even the skyline of a big city? Just a month and a day after the disastrous attack on the World Trade Center in New York, the first steel beam of a new tower is erected in London. One question is on everybody’s mind: is it the right decision to build a new iconic tower in the midst of London’s financial district, on a site that has already been bombed before? The 40-storey steel and glass tower sparks further controversy. Norman Foster, one of Britain’s most visionary architects, calls his design for the new Swiss Re London headquarters ‘radial – socially, technically, architecturally and spatially’. In fact, its size and shape are so radical that it is almost immediately nicknamed ‘the erotic gherkin’. Will the Gherkin become the landmark they all dream of?
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 10, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
8.4/10
Excellent (6 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,331,148
Production Companies
- Condor Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Building the Gherkin about?
Can a single building impact the career of an architect, the image of a global company and even the skyline of a big city? Just a month and a day after the disastrous attack on the World Trade Cen...
Who directed Building the Gherkin?
Building the Gherkin was directed by Mirjam von Arx.
How long is Building the Gherkin?
Building the Gherkin has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Building the Gherkin released?
Building the Gherkin was released on May 10, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Building the Gherkin?
The main cast of Building the Gherkin includes Norman Foster, John Coomber, Rees Peter Wynne, Fox Sara, Picardi Carla.