Saturday 31 August 2013

Walkie Talkie tower's glass panels reflect the sun leaving passers-by covering their eyes - London - News - London Evening Standard

Walkie Talkie tower's glass panels reflect the sun leaving passers-by covering their eyes - London - News - London Evening Standard: "It may still be under construction, but the Walkie Talkie tower is already proving to be a dazzling addition to London’s skyline.

One of the skyscraper’s unusual concave facades is directing an intense beam of sunlight onto a street below, leaving City workers stunned by its brightness and heat.

The hotspot on Eastcheap is created by the glass windows recently installed on the south side of the 38-storey tower