During a chat session yesterday morning with my friend, Wan, I learned that the Burj Dubai Skyscraper would be officially opening to the public later in the day. I hadn’t been keeping up with the structure as much since it topped out, so this was news to me and I almost immediately shared it on my . . . → Read More: And We're Back
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5 commentsAlthough construction still continues on interior floors, the Burj skyscraper in Dubai officially opens it doors to the public today. The event will be marked by a dazzling fireworks and laser display after dark. At 168 stories, it is the world’s tallest building and has broken countless records since construction began in late 2004, becoming the world’s . . . → Read More: Burj Khalifa (Burj Dubai) Skyscraper Officially Opens Today By Brian, on December 10th, 2009 |
Leave a commentOne of my favorite new skyscrapers, Beekman Place, recently topped out at 74 floors (876 ft). It took a little while to grow on me, but I’m digging the wavy sides. It’s also a great addition to lower Manhattan. The photo above is a render of how Beekman Place should look when completed. The photos below are . . . → Read More: Beekman Place By Brian, on November 20th, 2009 |
One commentThe 1,776 foot tower designed to restore Manhattan’s skyline and replace the office space that was lost on 9/11/01 has finally begun showing signs of progress. Steelwork recently hit 160 feet above street level, but is expected to reach 20 floors in the first quarter of 2010. Here are a few renders of the redesigned World Trade . . . → Read More: Freedom Tower (1WTC) Rising Quickly By Brian, on October 1st, 2009 |
Leave a commentWorkers just finished installation of over 24,000 pieces of glass and aluminum panels on the exterior of the Burj Dubai, setting another record on a tower that has already shattered several other construction-related records. The cladding required 14 tons of nuts and bolts, and over 48,000 gallons of . . . → Read More: Burj Dubai Skyscraper Cladding Now Complete By Brian, on June 18th, 2009 |
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3 commentsI hate winter. I used to like it, but the ice storm we had in January completely changed my perspective. I heard on the radio the other day that two books in the Bible, Esther and Song of Solomon, don’t mention God. Strange. Pineapple Express is so freakin’ funny. I am learning to not judge my paternal grandparents so . . . → Read More: Random Thoughts 3 comments  Personal  Architecture, Chris Brown, Domestic Violence, Dreamweaver, Entertainment, Esther, Expression Web, Family, Friends, God, Grandparents, Home Improvement, Ice Storms, Movies, Music, Pets, Pineapple Express, Poker, Religion, Rihanna, Sears Tower, Skyscrapers, Software, Song of Solomon, The Bible, Web Design, Willis Tower, Winter |
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