| Gherkin Tower Characteristics | Symbolic Aspect |
| This building is unique in the case of architecture o This office building is not likely to any other building in its category both from the inside and outside o Some criticism has been given in terms of the urban design and contextual relationships of the building; and also about architectural scale and its aesthetic expression | Importance of form to create symbolic transparent architecture |
| It is an iconic building/Iconic Symbol of modern London o This Iconic symbol of modern London is symbolizing the center of London financial | Deliberately iconic building |
| Refer to the egg shape, which is a symbol for perfection and absolute. o The Gherkin has an extremely unique form, which is basically a prolonged and curved shaft with a rounded end, similar to a stretched egg. It is one of the world’s most rare buildings, because of its egg-like shape (Figure 2. Gherkin Tower). The egg shape is symbolic, and this came from the time that egg was once considered as the perfect shape, the symbol of absolute and perfection (Figure 3) | key structural and idea behind the concept, referring to a universal pattern |
| Skyscraper, the final symbol of wealth and power o It is known as one of the most distinctive skyscrapers within the London’s financial district | Referring to a universal pattern |
| Visual texture of the steel and glass | Symbolizing a modern city |
| Its Important role in London culture and identity o It is undeniable that Gherkin has a high level in Identity of London and it is significantly important to London culture. It has been on the cover of Newsweek, in advertisements for London’s Olympics bid; and it was the set of some movies such as Match Point, Basic Instinct and Bridget Jones | Referring to cultural meaning |