The Walkie Talkie

A Fiat melted by the Walkie Scorchie.

The fascinating Walkie Talkie building is an icon of London. It's not one of the tallest skyscrapers, but it's still one of the most interesting:

1. It's sloped design means the sun's rays slide off it and onto parked cars and underneath, melting them as a consequence. Architects are doing all they can to fix the dilemma also known as the "Walkie-Scorchie". They didn't think of that!

2.  The pulchritudinous, subtropical "sky gardens" on the top three floors of the building are going to be the hottest ticket in town; it will provide one of the most amazing panoramic views in London and will have spectacular plants inside.

3. The 35th floor will have a luxury restaurant with a fantastic champagne bar and seafood grill.

4. It is one of the few buildings which is broader on the top half than the bottom.

5. It is planned to use 21 million kilowatts of electricity per year, which may sound like lots, however it's actually 10% less than most other buildings of it's size.

Stat Attack!!!

The Walkie-Talkie

Official Name: 20 Fenchurch Street

Alternative Names: The Walkie-Talkie

Country: UK
City: London
Street Address: 20 Fenchurch Street
Construction Started: 2011
Completion: 2014
Global Ranking: #2930 in the world
Continental Ranking: #84 in Europe
National Ranking: #15 in the UK
City Ranking: #12 in London
Architect: Rafael Vinoly Architects
Height: 160 m (525 ft.)