UtakataNoAnnex
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I suspect those are test clad thingies….more will go up once these are approved?
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Riseth
Senior Member
September 19, 2025
UtakataNoAnnex
Superstar
To be clear though, I am with everyone else in saying I wish more would go up right away! >.<
ImmenselyMental
Active Member
A few photos I took of Forma this morning after breakfast:
A comparison of my third photo with the same photo from August 18:
A comparison of my third photo with the same photo from August 18:
Riseth
Senior Member
This is rising at a pretty good clip. Maybe visible on the skyline by Spring?
ML555
Active Member
Looks good at night as well:
JamesMcGrath
Active Member
It will reflect the city around it. That's gonna be beautiful.
HometownPride
New Member
The specular reflections off these buildings at sunset are going to be amazing.
Milaisacat
Active Member
As others have noted, too, I think that those fastening points on the metal facade are likely going to develop streaks due to the interaction of airborne particles and rain. Hopefully, the building operations and maintenance plan will call for somewhat regular (annual) power washing of the exterior, in addition to window cleaning, to keep it looking bright and clean.
busybeaver
Active Member
but will the reflections melt nearby cars?
Who, what, why: How does a skyscraper melt a car?
A London skyscraper dubbed the "Walkie Talkie" has been blamed for reflecting light which melted parts of a car parked on a nearby street. What happened?
www.bbc.com
GenerationLee
Senior Member
I don't see that happening. These are very minimal shifts in the cladding, as in they don't have the contours/scale that would make it ideal for such a strong ray to occur due to reflected light.but will the reflections melt nearby cars?
Who, what, why: How does a skyscraper melt a car?
A London skyscraper dubbed the "Walkie Talkie" has been blamed for reflecting light which melted parts of a car parked on a nearby street. What happened?
James1256
Active Member
Taken today, September 23rd, 2025
prtk.g
Active Member
UtakataNoAnnex
Superstar
...at this point point I feel like they're more troll panels than test ones. >.<
Alex L
Active Member
I think the possibility of glare on nearby buildings and passersby seems possible. Wear sunglasses when it's finished!but will the reflections melt nearby cars?
Who, what, why: How does a skyscraper melt a car?
A London skyscraper dubbed the "Walkie Talkie" has been blamed for reflecting light which melted parts of a car parked on a nearby street. What happened?
