Monday, May 12, 2008

Ten most unique building

This is unique! I have not seen any building like these. This is not about top ten but ten most unique. Here goes the list. Read more from http://www.wonderfulinfo.com/amazing/building.htm

Dancing House

Dancing House

Here's a building that should really get your attention when walking pass it. The Dancing House is considered as one of the more real controversial buildings in Prague. The DH was actually designed by a great architect from California, which only proves that he had done some type of hallucinogen while designing it.

Robot Building

Robot Building

The Bank of Asia is a very famous building in Bangkok. It was made way back in 1985, and its robotic appearance is just a symbol of the modernization of banking. It also has the ability to transform into a mega-robot. So, if Godzilla ever decided to show his green face in the land of Bangkok, they would have to fight!

Ripley's Building

Ripley's Building

If you saw this picture for the first time, you'd probably thought that it was hit by a massive earthquake. But it wasn't. In true fashion of the Ripley Legacy, it was built to reflect the odd 1812 earthquake that measured 8.0 on the rick. The building has now become one of the most photographed in the world because of it.

The Wilson Hall

The Wilson Hall

This somewhat modernize building was actually built between 1971 and 1974. Its unique design gives the Wilson Hall a great sense of structure, and a prominent landmark for the skyline. The building provides big laboratories, offices, and supports space for over 1500 scientists. And it houses all kinds of strange experiments.

135 Degree Angle House

135 Degree Angle

This bizarre house really doesn't have an official name, but it does have a 135 degree angle. So that's what we're going to call it. Unfortunately, the only info we have about this house is that it was built in China or Japan. And that it has a silly pink roof. And if you look real close, you'll notice that its on a 135 degree damn angle.

Hotel Sofitel

Hotel Sofitel

This hotel's unique design was directly inspired by the traditional temples in Japan. The Tokyo Sofitel has over 72 rooms, and 11 suites with 3 non-smoking floors. And 5 meeting rooms that includes high-tech boardrooms. Please realize that you have to sell your soul in order to step foot inside this amazing hotel.

Triangle Building

Triangle Building

We wonder what type of work goes on inside this kind of a building. The unofficial Triangle Building is just a wonder to look at and to ponder over. But, can this be one of the evil headquarters for Scientology or Starbucks? Does this building have triangle bathrooms? There's so many damn questions!

The Astra Haus

The Astra Haus

The strange building is actually a brewery in Hamburg, Germany. The floors can move up or down on its skinny column core. As of now, the unique building has been destroyed. One of its more famous beer brands was recently bought by a big refreshment corporation. And that beer brand was called Astra.

Upside Downer

Upside Downer

Take a journey into the unknown with a building called Wonder Works. Its central Florida's only upside down attraction. And an amusement park for your mind, and your stoner friends. This odd building has over 100 wacky interactive exhibits for your entire family to experience. But make sure you free your weed before coming.

Crooked House

Crooked House

You know that your looking at a real building right? The Crooked House was built in 2004 as an addition at a popular shopping center, and is a major tourist attraction in Sopot, Poland. We just wonder what happens when someone who's under a controlled substance sees this building for the first time in their life.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Top 10 Tallest Building 2008

Rank ↓ Building[A][2] ↓ City ↓ Country ↓ Height ↓ Floors ↓ Built ↓
1 Taipei 101 Taipei Flag of the Republic of China Republic of China (Taiwan) 509 m 1,671 ft 101 2004
2 Shanghai World Financial Center Shanghai Flag of the People's Republic of China People's Republic of China 492 m 1,614 ft 101 2008[B]
3= Petronas Tower 1 Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia Malaysia 452 m 1483 ft 88 1998
3= Petronas Tower 2 Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia Malaysia 452 m 1,483 ft 88 1998
5 Sears Tower Chicago Flag of the United States United States 442 m 1,451 ft 108 1973
6 Jin Mao Tower Shanghai Flag of the People's Republic of China People's Republic of China 421 m 1,380 ft 88 1998
7 Two International Finance Centre Hong Kong Flag of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR 415 m 1,362 ft 88 2003
8 CITIC Plaza Guangzhou Flag of the People's Republic of China People's Republic of China 391 m 1,283 ft 80 1997
9 Shun Hing Square Shenzhen Flag of the People's Republic of China People's Republic of China 384 m 1,260 ft 69 1996
10 Empire State Building New York City Flag of the United States United States 381 m 1,250 ft 102 1931

This is the most updated list for the tallest building in the world as of May 2008. I heard over the radio a few months ago that there is another tall skyscraper is under construction somewhere in the middle east. But they never want to reveal how high it is - probably because they do not want any other building beating them to the record until the building is 100% ready. So, let us wait. I wonder how high can we achieve.... why not build something else that is more unique?

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