The gherkin is three times as tall as niagara falls .
它的高度是尼亚加拉瀑布的三倍.
Swiss re 's gherkin ( designed by lord foster ) has been slow to find tenants because its environmentally-friendly ventilation system and cigar-like outline produce an awkward shape .
London skyline : michael bosanko marks out the london eye , gherkin , tower bridge , nelson 's column and house of parliament using just torches and a long exposure
Background : this is the second tallest building in the city of london . Opened in 2004 , it is commonly referred to as the gherkin , after the cucumber-like fruit .