18-10-2003 08:45									#31
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quote: Originally posted by Arrian It really does look freakish next to all those other shorter buildings. -Arrian

That's the problem with ultra tall buildings. In the end they just don't fit in with the other architecture of a city unless the city's sky line looks like Chicago.

	18-10-2003 09:31									#32
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quote: Originally posted by The Mad Monk So...how many culture points does it generate?

Not as many as This, I'd wager:

	18-10-2003 10:18									#33
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Is that the new plans for the WTC?

	18-10-2003 11:02									#34
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quote: Originally posted by Skanky Burns Too bad for when the US converts to metric.

I've lost faith, that should be if, not when. I don't believe anymore that the US will convert to metric or any other reasonable measurement system(assuming a better one is designed).

	18-10-2003 11:18									#35
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Naturally US won't convert to metric. It will be partitioned by Canada, Cuba, and Mexico far too quickly to get a decent chance of that.

	18-10-2003 11:22									#36
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Oh thank GOD. I was really beginning to worry.

	18-10-2003 11:31									#37
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quote: Originally posted by geeslaka I've lost faith, that should be if, not when. I don't believe anymore that the US will convert to metric or any other reasonable measurement system(assuming a better one is designed).

Ah, but it's already begun.

	18-10-2003 11:34									#38
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Architects use inches and feet, engineers centimeters and meters. I always wonder how the heck buildings manage to stand up in this country.

	18-10-2003 11:48									#39
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quote: Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui And the 'Penis Envy' building wars continue .

and now, not only is it longer, theyre going for "ribbed for her pleasure" appeal too.

	18-10-2003 12:24									#40
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Who cares about who has the biggest tower? It's all about beauty and in that aspect these two will never be surpassed:

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	18-10-2003 13:17									#41
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You have good taste in buildings.

	18-10-2003 15:15									#42
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quote: Originally posted by Hueij Who cares about who has the biggest tower? It's all about beauty and in that aspect these two will never be surpassed:

You're talking about beauty, and then you post this?

	18-10-2003 15:32									#43
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Does that building look to anyone else like a bunch of Chinese food cartons stacked on top of each other? Or am I just hungry?

Mmmm...Kung Pao Towers...
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	18-10-2003 15:49									#44
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You can't imagine how much money they got for doing this huge advertising

	18-10-2003 15:52									#45
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God that building in Taipei is awful. Awful!

	18-10-2003 15:57									#46
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quote: Architects use inches and feet, engineers centimeters and meters. I always wonder how the heck buildings manage to stand up in this country.

* cough mars cough *

	18-10-2003 16:03									#47
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Alva:



But seriously, it's scary to think of the consequences if someone confuses kilos with pounds when building things like this

	18-10-2003 20:24									#48
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Although I agree the Crysler building is beautiful, and a wonderful example of Art Deco architecture, I think the Empire State is a bit of an eyesore.

I loved the 'kissing towers' design by Norman Foster (IIRC) for Ground Zero, however it didn't get to the last 2. I think the Liebesind design is good though.

I look forward to a day when we get skyscrapers that are as beautiful as Gothic and Renaissance buildings, however I can't see that happening. The way modern trends are going, I think the Crysler building will remain, IMHO, the most beautiful skyscraper.

	18-10-2003 21:07									#49
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hahahah thats great

	18-10-2003 21:16									#50
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It's better to think that the Chrysler building will be surpassed in beauty. I would be very happy if it were, because that would mean that there are at least two very beautiful skyscrapers.

	18-10-2003 21:20									#51
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The reason why I like this building is that it is one of the only skyscrapers to incorporate a lot of Asian design motifs. I like to see fresh ideas--not ones that were primarily pioneered in the US. If Asians make beautiful skyscrapers, then that will inspire our own skyscraper builders.

	18-10-2003 21:30									#52
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Are there any skyscrapers with parks on top?

	18-10-2003 21:32									#53
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No chance the Chrysler will be surpassed. Today's western achitecture is all about function and economics. Form and style were thrown out a long time ago...

I bought a book on cast-iron architecture once (in NYC) and the bookseller got all upset and started to rant about how they were turning his city in a glass and concrete jungle. He was right

About an Asian style of building, although it's not my taste, maybe they are right about it. The whole world is beginning to look the same anywhere.

	18-10-2003 23:43									#54
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I really like this building

Though I agree with Hueij about the twin towers Chrysler and Empire have STYLE

I think there has definitley been a return to style though in the past 10 years, things have definitley improved

The 1970s was the WORST -- damn functionality

	19-10-2003 00:19									#55
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I like the building the Taiwanese put up as well. Certainly loads better than the monstrosities put up by their mainland counterparts



Ugh...

	19-10-2003 00:34									#56
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Nah, Drake. That one actually looks great as part of the skyline.

	19-10-2003 00:35									#57
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No it doesn't. You just don't notice the horrible eyesore as much when you're distracted by the other, somewhat attractive buildings.

	19-10-2003 00:44									#58
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I do notice it. It goes very well together. really.

	19-10-2003 01:04									#59
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Some incarnations of the Asian (especially Chinese)aesthetic can be perplexing to westerners. Skyscrapers, vehicles, fashions... Some of the skyscrapers in Shanghai are gorgeous. Others are odd. Some are downright hideous, to my eyes.

quote: I think the first tower looks really good. This one does not. A giant bottle opener? What were they thinking? Shanghai world financial tower.

Designed by an American firm.

	19-10-2003 01:14									#60
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quote: Originally posted by Hueij Who cares about who has the biggest tower? It's all about beauty and in that aspect these two will never be surpassed:

I agree - in my opinion the Chrysler Building is still the most attractive!

Coincidentally, just read a few days ago I read that the breathtaking spire was originally going to be much plainer. Then ground was broke for another - taller- skyscraper (sorry, forgot which one). So, the builders of the Chrysler Tower had the marvelous spire secretly constructed inside, then hoisted into place at the last minute, regaining the "tallest building" distinction! Unfortunately, construction on the Empire State Building began before the Chrysler Buiding was completed, so its reign was a short one.