Forresters ' London office moves to Gherkin
The London arm of intellectual property firm Forresters has started the New Year by moving into one of the capital 's most iconic buildings - The Gherkin.
The firm of patent and trade mark attorneys has moved a short distance from its former location in Cannon Street to the city 's most instantly recognisable tower.
This year celebrates the 20th anniversary of when work began on 30 St Mary Axe, better known by its nickname The Gherkin.
Lloyd Hoarton (pictured), managing partner at Forresters, said: “We chose The Gherkin as our new office location because the building is an iconic feature of London 's skyline, and was built with longevity and sustainability in mind.
“As Forresters continues to grow we not only want to continue providing the best possible service to our clients, but we want to do it in an increasingly eco-friendly way.
“We were recently listed in the Financial Times as one of Europe 's leading patent law firms, and we also want to lead the way when it comes to creating a balance between growth, collaboration and environmental impact. ”
The Gherkin uses energy-saving methods, such as natural ventilation, to cut down on the amount of air-conditioning, and a huge double-glazing effect that sandwiches air between two layers of glass, meaning the office space inside is naturally insulated.
Sunlight is also easily able to pass through the building making the work environment more pleasing, and cutting down on office lighting.