For thousands of years, bridges and causeways have allowed us to transcend nature’s barriers and become more connected. But while they share the common goal of helping us overcome geographical obstacles, each of these infrastructure elements possess unique characteristics. From the iconic suspension bridges that seem to defy gravity to ancient stone causeways that stand …
When it comes to engineering marvels, structures don’t come much more intriguing than movable bridges that open for boats. These architectural wonders allow for the passage of sea-faring vessels with an otherwise impassable height, ingeniously uniting land and water. Despite their shared ability to accommodate maritime traffic, each bridge boasts unique features. From drawbridges to …
International airports are buildings that are true gateways to the world. As aviatic travel hubs, they are often the only method by which people around the world can take off from one country and land safely in another. But while all airports have the capability to handle aircraft that travel across borders, not all are …
Getting from point A to point B is never easier than with fast, efficient public transportation. And, two of the most popular methods of mass transit we have conjured up are the trusty monorail and metro systems. The two have a lot in common – after all, they are both rail-based and capable of moving …
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Bridges represent some of the most iconic structures found anywhere in the world. They can span anywhere from metres to miles, and allow us to span some of the planet’s most formidable obstacles. No one bridge is the same, and there are plenty of different varieties of them dotted around the globe. Take, for example, …
If you’re wondering why HS2 is taking so long to build, you’re not alone. As one of Britain’s biggest and most controversial infrastructure projects to date, it has been reshaped, remodelled and delayed time and time again in the 10 years since it was announced. Part of it has even been axed entirely. Designed to …
As the world’s oldest and longest-running metro system, London’s Underground, otherwise known as the tube, has had centuries in which to expand to all corners of the city. Yet, to this day, there are still far more tube stations in the north of London than the south. This is something that at first glance may …
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Airports are the vessels by which we can visit the farthest-flung corners of the globe, and take in all the world has to offer. A staple of most big cities around the world, these buildings are often hugely impressive in their own right. But, architectural and logistic ingenuity aside, there is a quirk of airports …
