London's Gathering Storm

The skyline is punctuated with dozens of cranes

Towering Costs
The skyline is punctuated with dozens of cranes — some still operating, some not. The "Gherkin", or the Swiss Rea Insurance Building as it's more formally known, has become a familiar landmark in recent years.

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