The Gherkin, City of London

GENERAL DATA

Architect: Foster + Partners
Developer: Swiss Re
Main Contractor: Skanska
Airspace Protection Lighting: Medium Intensity ICAO Type-C

TECHNICAL DATA

Heights: 180m
Floor Count: 41
Materials: Concrete, Steel and Glass
CEL Aviation Lighting: CEL-MI-ACWGAM

THE DEVELOPMENT

30 St Mary Axe, is a commercial skyscraper in London’s primary financial district, the City of London. The Gherkin opened in April 2004. With 41 floors, it is 180m tall.

CEL Aviation Medium Intensity lighting are fitted to roof and intermediary levels, and are LED based offering longevity and reliability. Lighting is linked to building management systems for remote fault monitoring and control.  

AIRCRAFT WARNING LIGHTING

Robust CEL aviation lights compliant to CAA / EASA / ICAO installed complete with inbuilt BMS fault monitoring, WIFI monitoring and 3hr UPS battery backup.


CEL-MI-ACWGAM