Take one look at Manchester’s skyline over the past ten years and the chances are you’ll see a lot of cranes. These are the result of a long-running building boom that has continued to this day. This pace of change has completely transformed the North West’s biggest city. Where Manchester and its buildings were once …
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Since it first opened its doors in the 1950s, Battersea Power Station has been one of London’s most iconic structures. With unique structural features galore, it’s truly a testament to architectural ingenuity. But there’s more to Battersea Power Station than meets the eye. As well as the elements that make the building what it is, …
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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The Empire State Building is one of the world’s great iconic man-made structures. Rising 1,454 feet high above New York City, the colossal building attracts millions of visitors each year. But it’s not just visitors who recognise the beauty and timelessness of the Empire State Building. A large number of companies and other tenants have …
Over recent years, cyberpunk has made something of a comeback in mainstream pop culture. From video games to magazines and beyond, the genre offers a particular vision of what life might be like in the not-too-distant future. Part of the genre’s appeal are the settings of the stories themselves. Typically, cyberpunk stories take place in …
If there’s one thing consistent throughout human history, it’s that we always want to build higher and reach further. The tallest buildings capture the public’s imagination, and symbolise our quest for constant improvement. Luckily, despite there already being some impressively tall buildings already on Earth, we’ve still got plenty of sky to build into. To …
Construction workers are tasked with overcoming numerous obstacles when working on projects. Unfortunately, one of the most unavoidable of these is mother nature, or more specifically, inclement weather like rain and snow. Working in the rain is not just inconvenient for construction workers, it can also be dangerous. That’s why knowing how, when and whether …
Modern indoor stadiums and arenas are true hubs of entertainment. They offer a wide range of events that cover the biggest sports to the most grandiose concerts, and come in an array of shapes and sizes. Not only that, they often feature some of the grandest architectural designs to be found anywhere. With state-of-the-art construction …
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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, …
As the tallest building and the tallest mountain in the world, the Burj Khalifa and Mount Everest are two truly iconic landmarks. Respectively, they draw in millions of visitors around the world each year, wowing visitors with their astonishing height. But, although they share these awe inspiring qualities, that’s about where the similarity ends. The …
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