Alaska’s architecture is a fascinating blend of functionality, resilience, and a deep connection to its natural surroundings. Unlike other states, Alaska’s architecture is heavily influenced by its extreme climate and geographical isolation. Log cabins, for example, are iconic representations of Alaskan architecture, reflecting a historical reliance on local materials and a need for structures that …
Alabama is a state that has a rich and diverse history, culture, and geography. It is also a state that has a growing and dynamic urban landscape, with several cities that have impressive skylines. Skyscrapers are buildings that are taller than 150 meters (492 feet) and have more than 40 floors. They are often considered …
The Wilshire Grand Center is a remarkable skyscraper located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, California. Standing tall at 1,100 feet (335 meters), it holds the distinction of being the tallest building in Los Angeles and the tallest building west of the Mississippi River. The Wilshire Grand Center is not only a symbol of …
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Guangzhou International Finance Center also called Guangzhou West Tower is situated at Zhujiang Avenue West in Tianhe District at Guangzhou, China. With 103 floors, including 4 basement, it is 440 meters (1,444 ft) high it is among 10 the tallest buildings in the world. The building’s value is L 280 million. Construction of GIFC began …
The Kingkey 100, KK 100, generally known as Kingkey Finance Center Plaza, is a skyscraper in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China. It is positioned in Shenzhen’s Luohu District which is financial centre. Kingkey 100 is 441.8 mertes high, with 100 floors. That is, at the moment, the 10th tallest building in the world, and the tallest …
Sears Tower Chicago also known as Willis Tower Chicago marked ”skyscrapers era” in USA and for 20 years it was the tallest building in the world. It is 443 metres high, with 110 floors ground floor, and it is located in the centre of Chicago, Illinois, USA. That tower was built in 1973 for Sears, …
Zifeng Tower, also known as Greenland Center-Zifeng Tower or Greenland Square Zifeng Tower, is a 450-metre building completed in 2009 in Nanjing, China. It is one of the 10 tallest building in the world. The 89-story building consists of retail and office space in the lower section, and restaurants, a hotel, and a public observatory …
Petronas Twin Towers are among the top 10 the tallest buildings in the world. They were the tallest buildings in the world from April 15th, 1996 until October 17th, 2003 when Taipei 101 (Financial Center) was topped out at 508m (1 676 ft). It consists of 2 identical structures rising 452 metres (1 483 ft) …
The International Commerce Centre ( ICC Tower) is situated in West Kowloon, Hong Kong. It has 118 floor, and it’s 484 m (1,588 ft) tall. It is a part of the Union Square project built on top of Kowloon Station. Construction is owned by MTR Corporation Limited and Sun Hung Kai Properties. It is currently …
The Shanghai World Financial Center is the tallest building in China. It is situated in the Pudong region of Shanghai, China. It was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by the Mori Building Company. It is a mixed use skyscraper which comprise of business offices, hotel rooms, conference rooms, observation decks and shops on …