London Walkie Talkie Owners to Shield Car-Melting Beam
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The owners of the 37-story skyscraper in the City of London financial district known as the Walkie Talkie are seeking permission to mount sun-shading gear to block a car-melting light beam cast by the tower.
Land Securities Group Plc and Canary Wharf Group Plc submitted a planning application to the City of London to install shades called “brise soleil” between stories three and 34 on the 20 Fenchurch Street tower, the companies said in an e-mailed statement today.