London - Walkie Talkie

Cards (3)

  • September 2013 - 525 ft tall building 'the walkie talkie' was blamed for melting cars.
  • The concave design and mirrored glass caused the Sun to shine intense rays of light on the pavement below, leading to damaged wing mirrors and plastic panelling on parked cars.
  • A special architectural sunshade known as a brise soleil was subsequently fitted to prevent the problem.