Europe is investing in its infrastructure, and the results are breathtaking. Through the English Channel tunnel, trains can speed from Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower in 2.5 hours.
To commemorate the centennial of Britain’s involvement in the First World War, Paul Cummins and Tom Piper conceived of a staggering installation of ceramic poppies planted in the famous dry moat around the Tower of London.
To commemorate the centennial of Britain’s involvement in the First World War, Paul Cummins and Tom Piper conceived of a staggering installation of ceramic poppies planted in the famous dry moat around the Tower of London.
To commemorate the centennial of Britain’s involvement in the First World War, Paul Cummins and Tom Piper conceived of a staggering installation of ceramic poppies planted in the famous dry moat around the Tower of London.
To commemorate the centennial of Britain’s involvement in the First World War, Paul Cummins and Tom Piper conceived of a staggering installation of ceramic poppies planted in the famous dry moat around the Tower of London.
Designer Arturo Vittori's stunning water towers stand nearly 30 feet tall and can collect over 25 gallons of potable water per day by harvesting atmospheric water vapor.
Designer Arturo Vittori's stunning water towers stand nearly 30 feet tall and can collect over 25 gallons of potable water per day by harvesting atmospheric water vapor.
Designer Arturo Vittori's stunning water towers stand nearly 30 feet tall and can collect over 25 gallons of potable water per day by harvesting atmospheric water vapor.
Walking downwards from the top through a continuous spiral promenade, the visitors of the observation tower experience all of the building’s programs in a constant motion, enjoying dynamic 360 degree views.
Walking downwards from the top through a continuous spiral promenade, the visitors of the observation tower experience all of the building’s programs in a constant motion, enjoying dynamic 360 degree views.
Its shiny steel sphere with viewing platform just under the antenna is the most eye-catching aspect of the tower, 203 meters (66 stories) above ground.
The Kingdom Tower, a 3000ft tall futuristic skyscraper, is ready to be erected in Saudi Arabia. But for engineers, it’s a tall order. They are trying to work out how to pump wet concrete half a mile skywards.
The Kingdom Tower, a 3000ft tall futuristic skyscraper, is ready to be erected in Saudi Arabia. But for engineers, it’s a tall order. They are trying to work out how to pump wet concrete half a mile skywards.
The Kingdom Tower, a 3000ft tall futuristic skyscraper, is ready to be erected in Saudi Arabia. But for engineers, it’s a tall order. They are trying to work out how to pump wet concrete half a mile skywards.
The Cayan Tower twists a full 90 degrees from its base to its apex. Designing a 1,000-foot-tall twisting tower is no small feat. Many similarly torqued completed projects cap out at fewer than 50 stories.
The Cayan Tower twists a full 90 degrees from its base to its apex. Designing a 1,000-foot-tall twisting tower is no small feat. Many similarly torqued completed projects cap out at fewer than 50 stories.
Did you catch the Winter Olympics opening ceremony? A fanciful scene started with three giant illuminated horses leading a parade of towering balloons on to the stage, all with the familiar bulbous tops of Russian cathedrals.
Did you catch the Winter Olympics opening ceremony? A fanciful scene started with three giant illuminated horses leading a parade of towering balloons on to the stage, all with the familiar bulbous tops of Russian cathedrals.
Did you catch the Winter Olympics opening ceremony? A fanciful scene started with three giant illuminated horses leading a parade of towering balloons on to the stage, all with the familiar bulbous tops of Russian cathedrals.
Did you catch the Winter Olympics opening ceremony? A fanciful scene started with three giant illuminated horses leading a parade of towering balloons on to the stage, all with the familiar bulbous tops of Russian cathedrals.
Its shiny steel sphere with viewing platform just under the antenna is the most eye-catching aspect of the tower, 203 meters (66 stories) above ground.
Look up and up and up! From a particular spot, the Hancock Tower looks two-dimensional -- like a completely flat pane of glass, with no depth, against the sky.
Trees don't precipitate out of air, do they? You may think not, but 95 percent of a tree is actually from carbon dioxide. What a beautiful notion, that from the dancing air comes these towering monarchs.
The Cayan Tower twists a full 90 degrees from its base to its apex. Designing a 1,000-foot-tall twisting tower is no small feat. Many similarly torqued completed projects cap out at fewer than 50 stories.