Why You Should Never Park Under This Skyscraper
Matthias Schwarzer
Mar 29, 2024 19:22
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The British capital London is known for its historic buildings. In recent years, however, new skyscrapers have been changing the skyline. One of them is in the city's financial district. The so called "Walkie-Talkie" building is infamous for its curved design and its sky garden. However, the futuristic high-rise has sparked discussions for another reason. Shortly after its construction, unusual things began to happen around it...
A film by Matthias Schwarzer
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Sources for the video:
The "Daily Mail" about the skyscraper:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2786723/London-skyscraper-Walkie-Talkie-melted-cars-reflecting-sunlight-fitted-shading.html
"Metro" about the Jaguar incident:
https://metro.co.uk/2013/09/03/jaguar-owner-tells-of-moment-he-discovered-his-car-had-been-melted-by-walkie-talkie-3948068/
"Daily Mail" about the wind problem:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3170313/Down-draught-walkie-talkie-skyscraper-blowing-workers-over.html
Negative price for the high-rise building (Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/architecture-design-blog/2015/sep/02/walkie-talkie-london-wins-carbuncle-cup-worst-building-of-year
The Vdara problem in Las Vegas:
https://www.businessinsider.com/the-vdara-death-ray-hotel-is-still-burning-people-in-las-vegas-2016-6
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Intro song:
MÆT - Start Again
Music:
Epidemic sound
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