The Walkie Talkie building by busylady

The Walkie Talkie building

We visited this commercial skyscraper at the weekend during our day out in London. The sky garden on the 34th floor is open to the public and is free but you have to book up first and take photo ID. During it's construction parts of the building acted as a concave mirror and scorched a car parked below. The owner was awarded with £946 worth of damages! Following the event the building was dubbed the 'Walkie Scorchie' or the 'Fryscraper.' I wouldn't rush to see the garden as it left me a little underwhelmed. Thanks for all your kind wishes on our anniversary , and for getting us on the TP! What a lovely surprise.
What amazing contrasts!!! Great photo
July 20th, 2015  
I don't usually like building refractions, but they work really well in this photo. The juxtaposition of the different styles, and the feeling of height are great. Fav.
July 20th, 2015  
Wonderful pic!
July 20th, 2015  
Great contrast!!
July 20th, 2015  
What a contrast between these buildings, I wonder if these modern buildings will last as long
July 20th, 2015  
This building is very pro infant in London but obviously has a more ornate inner building.......I was amazed to see this different side to it!
July 20th, 2015  
Fantastic shot.
July 20th, 2015  
where is this Judith? I'm off to London on 1 August as there's a 365 meet up
July 20th, 2015  
Great capture
July 20th, 2015  
@rosiekind It's at 20 Fenchurch Street not far from the Shard. You have to book up first if you want to go up to see the gardens. Just Google the Sky Garden or the Walkie Talkie. We also went to the roof garden at the new Cross Rail station at Canary Wharf which was well worth a look.
July 20th, 2015  
Great contrasting architecture, a super capture. Fav!! 😃
July 20th, 2015  
The old and the new - both looking good together.
July 20th, 2015  
Fantastic combo fav
July 20th, 2015  
Love the old and new together!
July 20th, 2015  
looks pretty cool and very modern judith
July 20th, 2015  
Super combo of architectural details.
July 21st, 2015  
Great POV
July 22nd, 2015  
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