Since ancient times, human fantasy has striven for heights and coverage of large territories. This list contains the most ambitious and masterpiece designs, which express the art and skill of their designers along with the highest stage of the human imagination. Their greatness not only amazes people, but also makes them admire. Take a look at 10 of the most amazing structures around the world.
1. Regatta Hotel - Indonesia
The Impressive Regatta Hotel in Jakarta was designed by Atelier Enam. With a maritime theme centered on an aerodynamically designed hotel overlooking the Java Sea, it is bound to be one of the most striking landscapes.
Regatta Hotel is a five-star hotel in a complex with a water park, which occupies over 11 hectares of reclaimed land.
2. Burj Khalifa - United Arab Emirates
Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper located in Dubai. This skyscraper is the tallest man-made structure in the world. Its height is 2,722 feet. Burj Khalifa was designed to be the focal point of Dubai's mixed-use mall development, which would include 30,000 homes, nine hotels, 3 hectares of parkland, at least 19 residential towers and 12 hectares of artificial lake. There is no limit to truly human imagination.
3. Mecca Royal Clock Tower - Saudi Arabia
Mecca Royal Hotel Clock Tower is a building complex in Mecca. These towers are part of the Royal Abdulaziz Foundation, which seeks to modernize the holy city for the convenience of pilgrims. The complex holds several world records, such as the tallest hotel in the world, the tallest clock tower in the world, the world's largest clock face and the building with the largest floor area. In 2012, the tower became the second tallest building in the world, surpassed only by Dubai's Burj Khalfa. The building complex is located a few meters from the world's largest mosque and the most sacred site of Islam - Masjid al-Haram. The complex can accommodate 100,000 people and spans over 2,171 feet.
4. One World Trade Tower - United States of America
The World Trade Center is the flagship building of the new World Trade Center complex located in Lower Manhattan - New York, on the same site where the previously existing World Trade Center was destroyed on September 11, 2001. Construction began on April 27, 2006 and completed in 2013. The 104-storey skyscraper will be the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and the third tallest building in the world. The building covers 16 acres and is 1,776 feet high.
5. World One - Mumbai, India
World One is a residential skyscraper construction that began in Mumbai, India and will be completed in 2018. When completed, it will be the tallest residential skyscraper in the world. The project will cost $ 399 million and will span over 1,450 feet, 117 floors, 18 elevators and 300 apartments. The construction of this object is carried out by one of the best Indian construction companies Lodha group.
6. Shanghai Tower in Shanghai City - China
Shanghai Tower is an ultra-tall skyscraper in the Pudong district of Shanghai. The tower is 128 tiers and covers an area of 2,073 feet. Since 2015, Shanghai Tower has been the tallest building in China and the second tallest building in the world, surpassing Burj Khalifa. The tower ranks third in the world in terms of height (after the Tokyo Skytree Tower, which has a height of 634 meters). The project cost $ 2.2 billion and was developed by Gensler inc.
7. Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge is an ongoing construction project that consists of a series of bridges and tunnels that will connect Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai, three major cities in the Pearl River Delta in East Asia. The 50-kilometer connection is projected to cost US $ 10.7 billion. Having such a length, the bridge will significantly help in the development of the tourism industry, which will have a beneficial effect on the economy and development of this region. The longest section of the bridge will be 29.6 kilometers long and will include three spans, between which there will be 280 meters (920 feet) and 460 meters (1,510 feet).
In 2016, the last tower of the bridge was built and the last linear element of the tunnel was installed, which was submerged to a depth of 4,860 meters. The grand opening of the project is planned for December 2017.
8. Russia Tower - Moscow
The Russia Tower is located in Moscow, this skyscraper is planned for the Moscow International Business Center in Moscow - Russia. Construction began in 2007 and was expected to be completed around 2016. The tower will span 1,180 feet and will have 118 floors, 101 elevators and an underground car park that can accommodate 3,680 vehicles. The building has a maximum capacity of 30,000 people and is intended primarily for retail stores. The project was started but, unfortunately, was eventually canceled due to the 2008 credit crisis.
9. Songjiang Hotel - China
Songiang Hotel is located in the Songjiang District of the Chinese city of Shanghai. The 400-seat resort will be located in a quarry at a depth of 100 meters located in the province, the resort will have restaurants, cafes, sports facilities, public areas, as well as a 10-meter deep aquarium filled with aquatic plants and animals. China is always famous for its originality and this resort is no exception, to create a place for recreation and entertainment underground is a very bold decision!
10. CCTV Headquarters - China
CCTV headquarters is a skyscraper in Beijing's Central Business District. The building is the headquarters of China Central Television. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on 22 September 2004 and the facade was completed in June 2008. The architects responsible for the construction of the building were Rem Koolhaas and Ole Scheeren, and the construction holding Arup provided the complex technical design. The building is 234 meters (768 ft) high and has 54 floors.
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