London’s gherkin-shaped Swiss Re tower could acquire an even more outlandish neighbour with gizmos that include solar-generated hydrogen cells, photovoltaic cells and a wind turbine.


Stranger still
Stranger still


The building would also have serrated facades designed to maximise solar power generation and minimise glare and solar gain in the office interiors. Black Architecture and engineer WSP have conducted a feasibility study into the design for the site owner.