The building was originally proposed to reach 656 feet, but this plan was rejected over concerns it would affect the skyline around nearby St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London. The amended building was not without controversy, though. Even with its revised height, it was the subject of a public inquiry, thanks to continued concerns over its impact on the surrounding area.

Though the inquiry ruled in the developers’ favour, the structure hasn't been universally popular, winning the Carbuncle Cup for the worst new building in the UK in 2015. Plus, the structure is said to have melted cars with a “death ray”, caused by its reflective glass.

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