The skyscraper, located in the City of London, has been dubbed the ‘Cheesegrater’ for its distinctive shape. The building stands at 224 metres high and was designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners.
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The entrance to the newly constructed skyscraper, The Leadenhall Building, on September 9, 2014 in London. Oli Scarff / Getty Images -
The entrance lobby in the newly constructed skyscraper, The Leadenhall Building. Oli Scarff / Getty Images -
Members of the public look out on the London skyline from an upper floor of the Leadenhall Building. Oli Scarff / Getty Images -
Fifty three per cent of the office space has already been let. Will Oliver / EPA -
Construction of the building was delayed in 2008 by the recession but restarted again in 2011. Oli Scarff / Getty Images -
A security guard looks up from a roof terrace on an upper floor of the newly constructed Leadenhall Building. Oli Scarff / Getty Images -
The high-rise development on the Isle of Dogs is visible at sunset from an upper floor of the Leadenhall Building. Oli Scarff / Getty Images -
The skyscraper known as 20 Fenchurch Street (aka The Walkie Talkie Building) and London Bridge, can be seen from the top of the new Leadenhall Building. Will Oliver / EPA -
The top of Walkie Talkie skyscraper, at 20 Fenchurch Street, is visible from an upper floor of the Leadenhall Building. Oli Scarff / Getty Images -
The entrance to the Leadenhall Building. It has a 12,000 sq ft restaurant on the third floor. Oli Scarff / Getty Images -
The Gherkin and surrounding buildings of London's financial centre are seen from the top of the new Leadenhall Building. Will Oliver / EPA
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