There is an amazing proliferation of architectural styles across Britain, spanning a number of time periods from Gothic to Victorian to Modernism. Our architecture is something to be proud of and one of the best qualities of our country. However, there is an unexpected side effect: architecture can actually affect the climate around it, something which is particularly true of buildings with unique sizes and shapes.

One London building, 20 Fenchurch Street, nicknamed The Walkie-Talkie due to its distinctive shape, is proving particularly notorious. This large commercial skyscraper is located in the City’s financial district and stands at over 500 feet. Recent news stories have emerged stating that it is creating wind storms. Its curved facade is apparently channelling gusts of wind strong enough to knock people over.

This issue is somewhat similar to another complaint levelled at the titanic tower, which saw it magnify and concentrate sunlight to the point where cars literally began to melt in the reflected heat in 2013. As there are talks of developing shadowless towers, it’s clear that more and more London architects will need to be extremely careful with their projects, and will have to consider how their use of materials and shapes will have an impact on the entire area surrounding the property.

We understand the importance of considering the impact a building will have on the surrounding environment and the people in the area, and as professional architects in London, we are always willing and able to ensure that our work lends itself to the surrounding environment in a positive manner. Using appropriate materials and making expert use of light and space, we ensure that our structures do not only look amazing, but also function well for the people who occupy them and the environment they are located in.