Malaysia. The buildings, which held the title of tallest in the world between 1998-2004, are iconic landmarks of the capital city. The distinctive postmodern style was created by architects Cesar Pelli and Achmad Murdijat, engineer Deejay Cerico and designer Dominic ...
Ultra-modern, the two halves of Bahrain’s World Trade Center rise like sails over the city skyline. Designed with sustainability in mind, three wind turbines link the buildings, which form part of the five-star Sheraton Hotel complex. Our ninth-floor Regus workspaces have unobstructed views ov...
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all round the world in the last half century is explained in terms of how the four fractions of the transnational capitalist class mobilize their allies in architecture and real estate development to create globalizing cities, increasingly marked and marketed through their iconic buildings and spaces....
The term skyscraper became popular in the late 19th century as a result of public amazement at the tall buildings being built in Chicago and New York City. Today, skyscrapers are an increasingly common sight in large cities because they provide a favorab
We offer three different tours of this iconic buildings. The Essential Tour brings to life the story behind the design and construction of one of the world’s most famous landmarks. Using interactive audiovisual technology, your guide will take you on a memorable journey inside the youngest bui...
These are the iconic projects: buildings that have become part of our history, that have earned their prestige and received admiration from both local and global communities. They are not simply buildings but symbols carrying values which have become part of history, just like the people that hav...
Delve into the world of skyscraper architecture and discover the iconic tall buildings that define urban skylines, showcasing innovative design, engineering marvels, and the profound impact they have on modern cityscapes and urban living.
Shortly after the millennium,Vanity Fair, a magazine that purports to follow every kind of cultural milestone, asked a select group of 52 “experts” to pickthe five best buildings since 1980. The selections were bizarre; almost every building was by one of the chosen architects, which made ...
6. The Gherkin – 30 St Mary Axe Photo:@its_so_london Address:30 Street Mary Axe, London EC3A 8BF Height:180 meters 30 St Mary Axe, unofficially known as the Gherkin, is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. Its uncanny resemblance to a bullet makes it hard to mistake...