London City Walk, England

The area surrounding the Walkie Talkie building is known for its cluster of modern architectural landmarks.

The Fenchurch Building (The Walkie-Talkie): 20 Fenchurch St, London EC3M 8AF

The London city center is not far from the London Tower and the Tower Bridge, where the modern buildings are located.

Walking toward the Walkie Talkie building

Designed by architect Rafael Viñoly, the Walkie Talkie building is a 37-story skyscraper known for its unique curved shape. It gained attention for its concave glass facade, which caused a reflection that focused sunlight and generated an intense beam of heat, earning it the nickname “Walkie Scorchie.” The building houses office spaces, a public sky garden on the top floor, and various restaurants and bars.

The Lloyd’s building (sometimes known as the Inside-Out Building) is the home of the insurance institution Lloyd’s of London. It is located on the former site of East India House in Lime Street, in London’s main financial district, the City of London. The building is a leading example of radical Bowellism architecture in which the services for the building, such as ducts and elevators, are located on the exterior to maximize space in the interior.

Located nearby, 30 St Mary Axe, commonly referred to as “The Gherkin,” is another iconic building in the City of London. Designed by architect Norman Foster, it is a distinctive cylindrical tower with a spiraling glass facade. The Gherkin is primarily used as office space and is known for its energy-efficient design.