If you’ve ever ascended to the top of a tall building on a windy day, chances are you may have felt the ground beneath your feet move. For the uninitiated, this can be a somewhat disconcerting experience. But, contrary to what you might think, it’s not a problem when skyscrapers sway. In fact, quite the …
Ever since their respective inceptions, the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building have been two of the Big Apple’s brightest stars. Although both have since been eclipsed by other structures in size and stature, they remain two of New York City’s most storied and celebrated structures. But, despite their similarly esteemed reputations, there is a …
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When flying over or staring up at the tall buildings that make up a city at night, you may notice an array of twinkling flashes illuminating the tips of each structure. Upon closer inspection, you’ll have noticed that these are red lights, and are visible from a great distance. These red lights are not there …
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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 …
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 …
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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Renowned around the world for its spectacular landscapes, diverse culture and rich history, Scotland also has its fair share of impressive architecture. Indeed, there are some impressively tall buildings you’d find hard to miss. From historic castles to soaring skyscrapers, each of these tall buildings has unique features and functionalities that reveal a lot about …
Across most of the world’s biggest cities, skyscrapers of all shapes and sizes dot the skyline. They are structures that symbolise the modernity and dynamism of modern urban centres. And, part of the reason why skyscrapers are considered in such a light is their name. After all, not all buildings ‘scrape’ the sky in the …
Well-known around the world for its majestic landscapes, rich Celtic heritage and vibrant culture, the proud country of Wales also has its fair share of tall buildings. From Cardiff to Conwy, there are impressive structures littered across the nation which represent both modern and traditional architecture. They include everything from offices and apartments to churches …
As an increasingly common hallmark of the modern world’s sprawling metropolises, skyscrapers are built to impress. Often soaring hundreds of metres high, they have come to define a mixture of grandiosity and modernity that reveals much about the city they are located in. The material that is most symbolically linked with these structures is glass. …
