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    Opinion: when the Tour Montparnasse was built in Paris, its residents were so appalled they banned all high-rises. Londoners should do something similar in the wake of Rafael Viñoly's walkie talkie, says Owen Hatherley. More about "Massive, horrible and unavoidable"

    Owen Hatherley | 17 September 2015 | 10 comments
  • Walkie Talkie wins Carbuncle Cup 2015

    Walkie Talkie wins 2015 Carbuncle Cup for worst UK building

    Rafael Viñoly's Walkie Talkie skyscraper in London, which has so far melted cars and been blamed for powerful downdraughts, has been named the worst building in the UK this year. More about Walkie Talkie wins 2015 Carbuncle Cup for worst UK building

    Dan Howarth | 2 September 2015 | 11 comments
  • Walkie Talkie skyscraper by Rafael Vinoly blamed for powerful down-draught on London streets

    Walkie Talkie blamed for powerful downdraught on London streets

    Rafael Viñoly's Walkie Talkie skyscraper in London has once again become a subject of controversy, following reports that its curved facade is channelling gusts of wind strong enough to knock people over. More about Walkie Talkie blamed for powerful downdraught on London streets

    Amy Frearson | 23 July 2015 | 45 comments
  • Sky Garden opens at the top of Rafael Viñoly's Walkie Talkie

    News: the viewing terraces opened today at the top of Rafael Viñoly's so-called Walkie Talkie skyscraper in London, pictured in these exclusive images by photographer Edmund Sumner (+ slideshow). More about Sky Garden opens at the top of Rafael Viñoly's Walkie Talkie

    Amy Frearson | 12 January 2015 | 28 comments
  • "We made a lot of mistakes with this building" says Walkie Scorchie architect Viñoly

    News: architect Rafael Viñoly has admitted he knew the facade of his curvy Walkie Talkie skyscraper in London would focus an intense beam of sunlight onto a neighbouring street, but says that he "didn't realise it was going to be so hot". More about "We made a lot of mistakes with this building" says Walkie Scorchie architect Viñoly

    Amy Frearson | 6 September 2013 | 18 comments
  • CGI artist predicted "Walkie Scorchie" effect a year ago

    News: the "death-ray" effect created by sunlight reflected off the glazed facade of Rafael Viñoly's Walkie Talkie skyscraper in London were predicted over a year ago by a professional CGI artist, it emerged today as developers rush to install protective screens. More about CGI artist predicted "Walkie Scorchie" effect a year ago

    Amy Frearson | 4 September 2013 | 19 comments
  • Rafael Viñoly's Walkie Talkie "melts cars"

    News: Rafael Viñoly's Walkie Talkie skyscraper in London is reflecting a beam of light intense enough to melt cars, according to a series of recent reports. Update: a CGI artist predicted the effect a year ago - read more in our latest story. More about Rafael Viñoly's Walkie Talkie "melts cars"

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