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ENGLAND: A London skyscraper that made headlines for reflecting sunlight at an intensity that melted parts of a Jaguar car in the street below has been awarded the annual Carbuncle Cup that highlights perceived architectural horrors.

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No more fried eggs courtesy of 'Walkie Scorchie' skyscraper
No more fried eggs courtesy of 'Walkie Scorchie' skyscraper

Temporary scaffolding has been put in place to shield businesses after a skyscraper in the UK was blamed for starting fires and causing damage by reflecting the sun’s rays.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2013

Screen plans over 'walkie scorchie'
Screen plans over 'walkie scorchie'

The developers behind a skyscraper blamed for starting fires and causing damage by reflecting the sun’s rays have said they will erect a temporary scaffold screen in an attempt to stop the “phenomenon”.

Tue, 03 Sep, 2013

Business district skyscraper glare 'melted my jaguar'
Business district skyscraper glare 'melted my jaguar'

Bright light reflecting from a unfinished skyscraper in the City of London is so intense it has melted part of a Jaguar car, it has been reported.

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