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Korea plans hashtag-inspired skyscraper
The hashtag or “#” symbol has taken on a lot more use in recent years, especially with the rise of social media tools like Twitter, where it’s used to highlight popular topics. So in a way, it’s a fitting model … Continue reading
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NOW IT CAN BE TOLD: THE “STAR TREK” ATTRACTION THAT ALMOST CAME TO LIFE in 1992.
(The real winner of the 1992 downtown Las Vegas redevelopment competition was NOT the FREMONT EXPERIENCE – it was the STARSHIP ENTERPRISE from STAR TREK. But no one knows this – until now.) via NOW IT CAN BE TOLD: THE … Continue reading
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Japan builds Tokyo Sky Tree, world’s tallest tower
The Sky Tree makes use of a shinbashira, a central column that features in the architecture of Japanese pagodas. The column acts as a stationary pendulum to counterbalance seismic waves, greatly reducing the sway in the surounding structure. Indeed, there … Continue reading
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The Shard’s bleeding edge: anatomy of a 21st century skyscraper
Upon its completion in May 2012, the 1,017 foot tall skyscraper Shard London Bridge will be the tallest building in the European Union—but its unmissable presence on the London skyline has been felt for over a year. Since the completion … Continue reading
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