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“Getaway to Europe”
Thus was described the Waterloo International Terminal which offers a rail connection between Europe and England. To learn more, see the following article. more »
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A History of Conservatories
The concept of displaying and preserving plants as a trophy room for botanical treasures is as old as civilization itself. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, circa 600 B.C., were the most renowned of the ancient exhibitions. The Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese and Japanese were also ancient exhibitors of plants. However the Romans developed this predilection into a science. more »
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Blue Heaven
Driving into downtown Frankfurt from the west, the travellers eye is caught by what appears to be a huge flying saucer sticking out of the ground. The latest figurehead of the Radisson SAS hotel group sits like a futuristic disc amidst the already modern downtown architecture. Behind a glass façade of 11,400 square metres are 428 4-star hotel rooms, protected from excessive solar radiation by Interpanes ipasol blue 40/23. more »
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Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris undergoes expansion
With total investment of 570 million euros, Paris Airport consolidates its No. 2 position in Europe – and sets its sights on becoming No. 1. 26 kilometres northeast of Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport has extended its site by a further 225,000 square metres by building the new boarding satellite S3. As the final architectural element of Terminal 2E for international flights and 2F for inner-European routes, the complex is now of a size enabling the airport of the French capital to secure its position as Europe’s second-biggest airport in the long term. more »
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Crystal Palace
Today the Crystal Palace is still considered to be the turning point in the use of glass for architectural purposes. This article explains the magnificent structure. more »
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Double-skin façades
In recent years, the use of double-skin façades, sometimes referred to as a building in a building, has gained a lot of popularity throughout the world, due to characteristics such as durability, ecology, easy circulation of fresh-air, use of natural resources. more »
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Europe's Tallest Skyscraper
The Federazija (federation) tower will reach a height of 340 meters when completed in 2007. The futuristic, glass-clad building will house offices, a hotel and luxury apartments in the middle of the Moscow City business center. The project will cost about 390 million Euros. more »
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Freedom Tower Design Unveiled in New York
On June 29, 2005, New York officials unveiled a new design for the Freedom Tower, which will be the centerpiece of the redeveloped World Trade Center site and the tallest building in the United States when completed. more »
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Glass Staircases for Aesthetic Lightness
Glass stairs have become increasingly common during the last few years. This is partly due to architectural fashion, but, mainly, it is a result of considerable improvements that have been made in reference to the strength of glass used for structural purposes. Although aesthetics play a considerable part in the choice of a glass stairway, there are some functional reasons why glass may be used. more »
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Lets talk about conservatories
A conservatory or sunroom is the most dramatic and impressive improvement made to an ordinary house. A conservatory radically transforms a home and the life lived in it, and improves the use of the dwelling space. A conservatory offers endless possibilities for work or play, as a place to dine or entertain, a playroom, a study, a lounge or even an office in which to work. more »
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Louvre Pyramid
This pyramid form structure was designed by the Chinese-born American architect I. M. Pei and is located at the center of the Louvre plaza. more »
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Point-fixed Glass in Architecture
Fully-glazed façade systems are currently very popular with architects and investors for their aesthetic characteristics. The use of glass also permits passage of light into the building, generating a more positive atmosphere inside the building. more »
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The Agbar Tower
The Torre Agbar, or Agbar Tower, has been designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. It opened in June 2005 in Barcelona, Spain, and it was inaugurated officially by the kings of Spain the 16 of September of 2005. more »
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The Bank of China Tower
The Bank of China Tower is one of the most imposing buildings on the island of Hong Kong. Owned by the People's Republic of China, this magnificent structure symbolizes the wealth and power of this former British colony. more »
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The BMW-World, a new architectural dimension
To architects is it a dream and at the same time a challenge to have their own vision realized in the neighborhood of two architectural icons of the 20th Century - the stadium of the 1972 Olympics and the BMW multistoried building. Prof. Wolf Prix and Helmut Swiczinsky, architects from Coop Himmelb(l)au of Wien, succeeded with their project in an international competition back in year 2001. more »
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The Citicorp Center
Citicorp Center, "One of the most successful urban schemes in New York in the 1970's"(Dennis Sharp), is located at 601 Lexington Avenue, between 53rd and 54th Streets. The following article is dedicated to this 280 meter high structure. more »
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The Cologne Triangle
The Cologne Triangle by architects Gatermann + Schossig is a striking yet slender 103 metre- (338 feet-) tall office tower wrapped in glass that seems to defy traditional laws of aerodynamics and transparency. more »
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The glass sail of the new Milan trade fair
The new Milan trade fair, one of Europe's biggest exhibition facilities, opened on March 31. The new complex is characterised by an undulating glass and steel roof, which is more than 30 meter high at some points. more »
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The John Hancock Center
The John Hancock Center, affectionately called "Big John" by Chicago natives, is probably the citizens' favorite skyscraper. This 100-story structure, includes huge X-braces serving both a structural and a visual purpose. more »
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The London Bridge Tower
The London Bridge Tower (commonly known as the Shard of Glass) - is a proposed skyscraper designed by Renzo Piano for a site in London, on the Southwark side of London Bridge, next to London Bridge station at 32 London Bridge Street.
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The National Grand Theatre
Many People were startled by the appearance of the Sydney Opera House when they first saw it, but this masterpiece, designed by the Danish architect Jorn Utzon, become an icon in the history of modern world architecture. Now, the French architect Paul Andreu has created another phenomena in China. more »
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The Nationale-Nederlanden Building
The Nationale-Nederlanden Building is located in the historic district of Prague. This curiously-shaped structure was designed by Frank Gehry who was awarded with the 1996 Best Design of the Year by Time magazine. more »
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The Petronas Towers
On April 15, 1996 the Petronas Twin Towers were declared the tallest buildings in the world. Never before had this prestigious title passed outside the borders of the United States more »
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The Sears Tower
When the Sears Tower was constructed in 1974, it was labelled the tallest building in the world. This prestigious title remained in Chicago for no less than 23 years, until the Petronas twin towers in Kuala Lampur were finished in 1997. more »
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The Shanghai World Financial Centre
The Shanghai World Financial Centre has restarted its projected construction as of Nov 17, 2005. This new skyscraper, located in the Pudong district, will be the tallest skyscraper in the world when it is built in 2008. more »
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The Tokyo International Forum
The Tokyo International Forum, which was completed in 1996, cost more than 1.5 billion American dollars to build, and is owned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. It houses four halls, numerous conference rooms, an exhibition hall, theaters and an information center. more »
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The Weltstadthaus
Flowing, transparent, anatomical this is how the Weltstadthaus designed by Renzo Piano fits into the corner of Antonsgasse and Schildergasse in Cologne city centre. more »
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The World Trade Center - New York
The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, which dominated the Lower Manhattan skyline, were destroyed by two hijacked passenger planes. more »
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Wells Fargo Bank Plaza
This curiously-shaped building is located in Houston's central business district on the corner of Rusk and Travis streets. The 71-story structure, when seen from the air, forms two semicircles designed to imitate the shape of a dollar sign ($). more »
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