The reflection of solar light from the windows and concave façade of a London building christened the "Walkie Talkie", 525 feet in height and built at a cost of 200 million pounds sterling, is melting objects. This effect occurs for around two hours each day.
In the last few days, the owner of a Jaguar XJ automobile returned to the parking lot to find some parts of it melted.
Martin Lindsay, the Jaguar owner, is not the only affected individual presenting a complaint to the authorities. Passers-by also complaint of the intense reflection, which blinds them as they walk by the affected streets.
The building was designed by Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly. As a short-term precaution to avoid further damages, the city agreed to close three neighboring parking bays.