Swiss Re Headquarters
E181377
Swiss Re Headquarters is a distinctive, energy-efficient skyscraper in London, popularly known as "The Gherkin," recognized for its innovative, curving glass design.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Swiss Re Building | 2 |
| Swiss Re Headquarters canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1603079 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Swiss Re Headquarters Context triple: [Foster + Partners, notableWork, Swiss Re Headquarters]
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A.
Prudential Tower
Prudential Tower is a prominent skyscraper in Boston, Massachusetts, known for its observation deck and role as a key feature of the city’s skyline.
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B.
SwissTech Convention Center
The SwissTech Convention Center is a modern, high-tech conference and event venue located on the campus of the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland.
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C.
HSBC Tower
HSBC Tower is a prominent skyscraper in London’s Canary Wharf financial district that serves as one of the global headquarters of HSBC.
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D.
Zurich North America
Zurich North America is a leading commercial property and casualty insurance provider serving businesses and individuals across the United States and Canada.
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E.
Davos Congress Centre
The Davos Congress Centre is a prominent conference facility in Davos, Switzerland, internationally recognized for hosting high-profile political, business, and academic gatherings.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Swiss Re Headquarters Target entity description: Swiss Re Headquarters is a distinctive, energy-efficient skyscraper in London, popularly known as "The Gherkin," recognized for its innovative, curving glass design.
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A.
Prudential Tower
Prudential Tower is a prominent skyscraper in Boston, Massachusetts, known for its observation deck and role as a key feature of the city’s skyline.
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B.
SwissTech Convention Center
The SwissTech Convention Center is a modern, high-tech conference and event venue located on the campus of the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland.
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C.
HSBC Tower
HSBC Tower is a prominent skyscraper in London’s Canary Wharf financial district that serves as one of the global headquarters of HSBC.
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D.
Zurich North America
Zurich North America is a leading commercial property and casualty insurance provider serving businesses and individuals across the United States and Canada.
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E.
Davos Congress Centre
The Davos Congress Centre is a prominent conference facility in Davos, Switzerland, internationally recognized for hosting high-profile political, business, and academic gatherings.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
headquarters building
ⓘ
landmark ⓘ office building ⓘ skyscraper ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
30 St Mary Axe
ⓘ
Swiss Re Headquarters ⓘ
surface form:
Swiss Re Building
30 St Mary Axe ⓘ
surface form:
The Gherkin
|
| architect |
Ken Shuttleworth
ⓘ
Norman Foster ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
high-tech architecture
ⓘ
neo-futurism ⓘ |
| architectureFirm |
Foster + Partners
ⓘ
surface form:
Foster and Partners
|
| awarded |
Emporis Skyscraper Award
ⓘ
surface form:
Emporis Skyscraper Award 2003
|
| buildingType | commercial ⓘ |
| cityLandmarkStatus | iconic London skyscraper ⓘ |
| completionYear | 2003 ⓘ |
| constructionStartYear | 2001 ⓘ |
| coordinateLatitude | 51.5145 ⓘ |
| coordinateLongitude | -0.0803 ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| developer | Swiss Re ⓘ |
| energyEfficiencyFeature |
daylighting design
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double-skin facade ⓘ natural ventilation system ⓘ |
| featuredIn | numerous films and television programs set in London ⓘ |
| floorCount | 41 ⓘ |
| hasNicknameOrigin | nickname The Gherkin refers to its pickle-like shape ⓘ |
| hasObservationFeature | top-floor lounge with panoramic views ⓘ |
| heightInFeet | 591 ⓘ |
| heightInMeters | 180 ⓘ |
| locatedInBorough | City of London ⓘ |
| locatedInCity |
London, England
ⓘ
surface form:
London
|
| namedAfter | Swiss Re ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
diagrid steel structure
ⓘ
energy-efficient double glazing ⓘ spiraling lightwells ⓘ |
| openingYear | 2004 ⓘ |
| ownerHistory | originally commissioned by Swiss Re ⓘ |
| postcode | EC3A 8BF ⓘ |
| precededBy | Baltic Exchange building on same site ⓘ |
| primaryUse | office ⓘ |
| roofShape | curving glass dome ⓘ |
| siteHistory | site damaged by 1992 Baltic Exchange bombing ⓘ |
| skylineRole | prominent feature of the City of London skyline ⓘ |
| streetAddress | 30 St Mary Axe ⓘ |
| structuralEngineer |
Ove Arup & Partners
ⓘ
surface form:
Arup
|
| symbolizes | modernization of the City of London financial district ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Swiss Re Headquarters Description of subject: Swiss Re Headquarters is a distinctive, energy-efficient skyscraper in London, popularly known as "The Gherkin," recognized for its innovative, curving glass design.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Swiss Re Building
this entity surface form:
Swiss Re Building