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[Escape Goat]

Only 8x slower than the Space Shuttle!

 

[User 73706]

I'm amazed this hasn't been pointed out yet.

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i for one welcome our new necromorph overlords

 

[The Technomancer]

The level in which skyscraper design has evolved is quite incredible. It seems every country now is trying out do each other with the most elaborate and sophisticated designs possible.

It's interesting that the US -- the home of the skyscraper -- doesn't really have anything to rival such designs.

The Chicago spire was going to be so kick-ass...

 

[dimb]

The level in which skyscraper design has evolved is quite incredible. It seems every country now is trying out do each other with the most elaborate and sophisticated designs possible.

It's interesting that the US -- the home of the skyscraper -- doesn't really have anything to rival such designs.

It has some similarity to 'The Pinnacle' that has just started construction in London.

All this spiraling nonsense just seems really overblown and gaudy to me. Most construction in the U.S. has halted because real estate isn't a good investment. Even new buildings that do go up, like the Trump Tower in Chicago, can sometimes screw the builders over and not pay up once the building is complete. Trump Tower did turn out pretty well though, it fits into an established skyline without being overbearing or flashy.

 

[Tabris]

The only thing about building in Seoul is there is a good chance that those buildings will be destroyed eventually as eventually the Korea situation will need to resolve one way or another.

 

[krameriffic]

 

[Operations]

Is office space required in such large magnitudes these days? With telepresence, mobility, home-based employees, and whatnot.

 

[Shanadeus]

Speaking of Dubai:

I wonder what business would like to operate in Dubai when an innocuous office romance might result in jail time and lashings for the offending partners.

 

[Kuro Madoushi]

The only thing about building in Seoul is there is a good chance that those buildings will be destroyed eventually as eventually the Korea situation will need to resolve one way or another.

You got something to back that up or just spouting bullshit?

 

[leadbelly]

The Chicago spire was going to be so kick-ass...

And that was cancelled?

All this spiraling nonsense just seems really overblown and gaudy to me. Most construction in the U.S. has halted because real estate isn't a good investment. Even new buildings that do go up, like the Trump Tower in Chicago, can sometimes screw the builders over and not pay up once the building is complete. Trump Tower did turn out pretty well though, it fits into an established skyline without being overbearing or flashy.

I agree that something too flashy could stick out like a sore thumb in some US cities. In New York in particular.

I quite like all these interesting designs though. It just means that every corner you look there is something completely different to see.

 

[Bentendo]

The level in which skyscraper design has evolved is quite incredible. It seems every country now is trying out do each other with the most elaborate and sophisticated designs possible.

It's interesting that the US -- the home of the skyscraper -- doesn't really have anything to rival such designs.

It has some similarity to 'The Pinnacle' that has just started construction in London.

http://www.skyscrapernews.com/images/pics/2839ThePinnacle_pic1.jpg[img][/QUOTE]

While not as beautiful as the Korean building, the new World Trade Center complex is going to be pretty awesome:

[IMG]http://www.barnorama.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/011.jpg

And here's the Twin Tower memorial currently being built:

 

[Lazlo Woodbine]

Call me when we got this:

 

[The Technomancer]

And that was cancelled?

I think so. At best its on indefinite hiatus.

 

[Sapiens]

It looks like tacky jewellery.

 

[MetatronM]

And here's the Twin Tower memorial currently being built:

The memorial has been open for over a month now.

 

[leadbelly]

While not as beautiful as the Korean building, the new World Trade Center complex is going to be pretty awesome:

And here's the Twin Tower memorial currently being built:

Yeah. I'm aware these are currently being built. They're deliberately understated so they fit in with the Manhattan skyline. It's funny that, two of the designers are known more for their bold and daring designs.

Rogers:

Foster:

 

[Angry Fork]

Call me when we got this:

I want something like this so bad. Japan has parts that definitely resemble it on ground level but a city in the sky is something I hope we can figure out one day.

 

[Ikael]

Meh, groundscrappers is where the action is!

It is going to rock so much it won't be even funny.

 

[Ether_Snake]

Construction began Tuesday on the Yongsan Landmark Tower, which is expected to be the most expensive building in the world once it is completed, standing 100 stories tall and rising half a kilometer into the sky.

Scheduled to be built inside the international business district in Yongsan, the tower will not quite measure up to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai (162 stories, 828 m) or the Lotte Super Tower being built in Jamsil (123 stories, 555 m), but it will be the most expensive building per square unit.

At present, each 3.3 sq.m costs around W12.1 million (US$1=W1,167). The total construction cost is W1.4 trillion and the entire price tag for the building, including the land, stands at more than W4 trillion.

It will house the offices of global businesses and will offer a wide range of high-tech functions. First of all, the skyscraper will be equipped with the fastest elevators in the world that travel at 800 meters per second, more than six times faster than the lifts installed in high-rise condominiums in Korea (120 m/s).

Source.
800m/s, whoot!?

Ermmmmmmmmm

 

[jayhawker]

Meh, groundscrapers are where the action is!

It is going to rock so much it won't be even funny.

Giant vag-waving parties aren't nearly as much fun.

 

[Dr. Malik]

where?

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

It reminds me of that capsule from the "The Arrival" episode of Fringe.

 

[markot]

Remember when they made pretty buildings that werent eye sores within 20 years?

 

[a176]

Meh, groundscrappers is where the action is!

It is going to rock so much it won't be even funny.

that is quite possibly the dumbest thing ive ever seen

 

[Mr. Sam]

 

[Nemo]

I just wanna ride that elevator.

 

[Gregorn]

I approve of this and the groundscraper. Doing really expensive and impractical things just because it's cool is what humans do best and we need more of it.

 

[leadbelly]

Shanghai Towers.

 

[leadbelly]

I approve of this and the groundscraper. Doing really expensive and impractical things just because it's cool is what humans do best and we need more of it.

Yeah that's what I feel about it. A lot of the buildings being made now look almost like sculptures than buildings.

Edit: I do wonder if you're being sarcastic actually. Maybe lol

 

[ajf009]

The level in which skyscraper design has evolved is quite incredible. It seems every country now is trying out do each other with the most elaborate and sophisticated designs possible.

It's interesting that the US -- the home of the skyscraper -- doesn't really have anything to rival such designs.

It has some similarity to 'The Pinnacle' that has just started construction in London

We're not trying to compensate for anything anymore

 

[Vulcano's assistant]

The elevator is probably situated outside the building and looks like this.

The operators just have to aim you to the desired floor.

 

[Tuck]

:O I want one!

 

[leadbelly]

We're not trying to compensate for anything anymore

Well, I was thinking about it more in terms of the history of such buildings. America has been doing them longer than anyone else, yet I haven't seen anything in recent years that's impressed me.

 

[Bitmap Frogs]

Well, I was thinking about it more in terms of the history of such buildings. America has been doing them longer than anyone else, yet I haven't seen anything in recent years that's impressed me.

American skyscrappers are incredibly boring.

I really dig this new trend of making these buildings look more like sculptures than regular buildings. Somehow, it feels like the future.

 

[SilentProtagonist]

Looks like it was built by Covenant.
Somebody call the chief..

 

[leadbelly]

American skyscrappers are incredibly boring.

I really dig this new trend of making these buildings look more like sculptures than regular buildings. Somehow, it feels like the future.

Exactly.

Take look at this for design. The Dubai Towers

 

[Kinitari]

How does one 'meet' a building?

 

[JGS]

About the elevator speed...I was thinking it was a typo, but they are comparing it to ones going pretty fast too. In other words, it's a part of the hype.

Do those elevators they are comparing it to actually exist since they are referencing them? The article implies that this elevator bullet is a true statement, but I can't fathom it as real.

 

[Mato]

And while the new rich immature waste their new-found wealth to satisfy their vanity, northern Europeans continue to invest on their well being and future prosperity.

 

[LQX]

While not as beautiful as the Korean building, the new World Trade Center complex is going to be pretty awesome:

http://www.barnorama.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/011.jpg[IMG]

And here's the Twin Tower memorial currently being built:

[IMG]http://wandermelon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/911memorial.jpg[IMG][/QUOTE]
I thought the memorial would look like crap but it looks good and fucking huge. There is a vastness to it I did not expect. Will be interesting to see how it reflects on the building once complete.

 

[Bitmap Frogs]

Exactly.

Take look at this for design. The Dubai Towers

Ooh.

Pretty.

 

[leadbelly]

And while the new rich immature waste their new-found wealth to satisfy their vanity, northern Europeans continue to invest on their well being and future prosperity.

That's true maybe of Dubai, but a lot of these buildings are going up because of the lack of real estate. They'll be shops, restaurants, apartments, offices, etc, in these buildings. It's not like they're there just to show off.

 

[KHarvey16]

About the elevator speed...I was thinking it was a typo, but they are comparing it to ones going pretty fast too. In other words, it's a part of the hype.

Do those elevators they are comparing it to actually exist since they are referencing them? The article implies that this elevator bullet is a true statement, but I can't fathom it as real.

Fastest elevator that's planned to be built travels at 18 meters per second, which is only slightly faster than the current record holder in actual use.

 

[Rapstah]

If you're looking at price per volume, a couple of ancient buildings like some pyramids would probably have been more expensive than anything we could ever actually build today. Pretty hard to compare, with slave labour partially going back to what they did before afterwards (does that money count?) and no actual cash paid to anyone, but still.

 

[Mungular]

I just wanna ride that elevator.

same here! that would be intense haha

 

[Thagomizer]

Exactly.

Take look at this for design. The Dubai Towers

It is a monument to all our sins.

 

[PaleFolklore]

Looks very cool. The 800 m/s has to be a typo though right? I wish America would get back to building insane buildings. The Freedom tower looks great but it would be awesome for the U.S. to take back the worlds tallest building title.

 

[Bulbo Urethral Baggins]

Giant vag-waving parties aren't nearly as much fun.

Ya sure about that?

 

[Thagomizer]

Looks very cool. The 800 m/s has to be a typo though right? I wish America would get back to building insane buildings. The Freedom tower looks great but it would be awesome for the U.S. to take back the worlds tallest building title.

Yeah, it's already been fixed in the article.