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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by JayZ750, Aug 6, 2013.

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  1. JayZ750

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    Not really a super tall building geek or anything, but came across this link, and it is a pretty cool look into building what will be the 2nd tallest building in the world for a short while.

    http://du.gensler.com/vol5/shanghai-tower/#/
     
    #1 JayZ750, Aug 6, 2013
  2. DFWRocket

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    Beautiful Building - looks pretty awesome.

    I know I'm overreacting, but when I see these phrases in the building design..it doesn't really make me want to stay or work in that building:

    "fabricators produced curtain-wall panels"

    "The Result is a lighter structure that saved $58million in costly materials"

    "speedier, less costly construction process"

    [​IMG]
     
    #2 DFWRocket, Aug 6, 2013
  3. JunkyardDwg

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    Would love to see some of that innovation here in the US. Our skylines pale in comparison.
     
    #3 JunkyardDwg, Aug 6, 2013
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    It looks like the building is melting :confused:
     
    #4 BullRider, Aug 6, 2013
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    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"

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    At least they put a condom on it I guess.
     
    #5 B-Bob, Aug 6, 2013
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    I can see why a tall building would be necessary in Shanghai.

    But when Dubai and the other Middle Eastern cities do something like this its just stupid.
     
    #6 R0ckets03, Aug 6, 2013
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    I'm willing to bet that building aint up to code.
     
    #7 percicles, Aug 6, 2013
  8. R0ckets03

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    Gensler is the architect and I don't think they'll tarnish their name by building a pos.

    Now wether the Chinese building codes are as good as American ones, Im not too sure.
     
    #8 R0ckets03, Aug 6, 2013
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