30 St Mary Axe November 2014, the Gherkin was purchased for £700 million by the Safra Group, controlled by the Brazilian billionaire Joseph Safra. As of January 2015, current occupiers of the building include the following: Additionally, retailers and restaurants operate from the site, such as The Sterling and Bridge's Newsagent. 30 St Mary Axe 30 St Mary Axe (known previously as the Swiss Re Building) is a commercial skyscraper in London's primary financial district, the City of London. It was completed in December 2003 and opened in April 2004. With 41 floors, it is tall and stands on the former sites of the
St. Mary of the Angels Church, Hollywood its pedal compass is 30. It also has an attached keydesk. The Organist and Choirmaster has the responsibility of directing the St Mary of the Angels Schola Cantorum. Since 1820 the posts of Organist and Choirmaster have been held by a number of musicians, often being combined. The choir at St. Mary's is known as the St. Mary of the Angels Schola Cantorum. They sing at each Sunday Solemn High Mass as well as specific High Holy Days throughout the year, including Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter Masses. Much of their repertoire comes from the hymnals found in the pews.