By Brian, on January 5th, 2010 |
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
By Brian, on January 4th, 2010 |
Although 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 |
One 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 |
The 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 |
Workers 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 |
By Brian, on March 14th, 2009 |
I 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
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