Comments on: Twelve "top" skyscrapers http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/ The Neat Side of the Web Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:02:17 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Dave http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/comment-page-1/#comment-81467 Dave Mon, 26 Feb 2007 04:14:57 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/#comment-81467 #1 is *not* the Eiffel Tower. #10 is *not* the New Tokyo Tower, which #1 *is.* #1 is *not* the Eiffel Tower. #10 is *not* the New Tokyo Tower, which #1 *is.*

]]> By: L http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/comment-page-1/#comment-80893 L Sat, 24 Feb 2007 20:18:15 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/#comment-80893 What about the CN Tower? I think it's the tallest (or it was for a long time). What about the CN Tower? I think it's the tallest (or it was for a long time).

]]> By: Scott-5x5 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/comment-page-1/#comment-80892 Scott-5x5 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 20:17:34 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/#comment-80892 You just have to make a correction/addition here: the list does NOT include the world's tallest building! Of all things to miss - the tallest one! The CN Tower in Toronto, Canada stands 533m tall. It will soon be shadowed by a few of these new ones but as of now, it's numero uno. And not even on that list! Gaaah! You just have to make a correction/addition here: the list does NOT include the world's tallest building! Of all things to miss - the tallest one!

The CN Tower in Toronto, Canada stands 533m tall. It will soon be shadowed by a few of these new ones but as of now, it's numero uno.

And not even on that list! Gaaah!

]]> By: Jake http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/comment-page-1/#comment-80891 Jake Sat, 24 Feb 2007 20:17:21 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/#comment-80891 One more very useful link for anyone who still cares: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallest_buildings This link appears to be the most accurate list I've found on this subject. Wiki. Figures. One more very useful link for anyone who still cares:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallest_buildings

This link appears to be the most accurate list I've found on this subject. Wiki. Figures.

]]> By: astanhope http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/comment-page-1/#comment-80794 astanhope Sat, 24 Feb 2007 16:15:59 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/#comment-80794 I think Taipei 101 is particularly beautiful. I think Taipei 101 is particularly beautiful.

]]> By: Cluck http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/comment-page-1/#comment-80745 Cluck Sat, 24 Feb 2007 13:57:32 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/#comment-80745 100 Tallest buildings list: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001338.html 100 Tallest buildings list:
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001338.html

]]> By: NeonCat http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/comment-page-1/#comment-80654 NeonCat Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:01:45 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/#comment-80654 There's a diagram of the current ten tallest buildings in the world at http://www.skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?1241105. Skyscraperpage.com has a lot of great renderings of skyscrapers. There's a diagram of the current ten tallest buildings in the world at http://www.skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?1241105.

Skyscraperpage.com has a lot of great renderings of skyscrapers.

]]> By: contacc http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/comment-page-1/#comment-80650 contacc Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:47:40 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/#comment-80650 6 of these aren't even built yet??? 6 of these aren't even built yet???

]]> By: dogear http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/comment-page-1/#comment-80621 dogear Sat, 24 Feb 2007 07:23:07 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/#comment-80621 CN Tower CN Tower

]]> By: dusty http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/comment-page-1/#comment-80614 dusty Sat, 24 Feb 2007 07:02:49 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/#comment-80614 A tower is different than a building. A tower is different than a building.

]]> By: astanhope http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/comment-page-1/#comment-80610 astanhope Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:51:12 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/#comment-80610 Thanks, Fargus, Roadtrip and Leah. I'll update and make corrections. It always amazes me how giant the Eiffel Tower is up close. To think that the Bionic Tower is going to be three times its height boggle the mind! Thanks, Fargus, Roadtrip and Leah. I'll update and make corrections.

It always amazes me how giant the Eiffel Tower is up close. To think that the Bionic Tower is going to be three times its height boggle the mind!

]]> By: Jake http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/comment-page-1/#comment-80607 Jake Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:47:04 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/#comment-80607 The most recent update of the final height of the Burj Dubai is 1011 Meters! see http://www.dubaimegaprojects.com/ Fixed: 1: Eiffel Tower, Paris France 2: Burj Al Arab, Dubai UAE 3: Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai China 4: Sears Tower, Chicago USA 5: Patronas Towers, Kaula Lumpur Malasia 6: Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai China 7: Taipei 101, Taipei Taiwan 8: ??? Dang. 9: WTC, NYC USA 10: ??? Dang again 11: Burj Dubai, Dubai UAE 1011 Meters!!! 12: WTH is THAT thing? And an awesome link: http://www.skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?8978577 The most recent update of the final height of the Burj Dubai is 1011 Meters! see http://www.dubaimegaprojects.com/
Fixed:
1: Eiffel Tower, Paris France
2: Burj Al Arab, Dubai UAE
3: Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai China
4: Sears Tower, Chicago USA
5: Patronas Towers, Kaula Lumpur Malasia
6: Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai China
7: Taipei 101, Taipei Taiwan
8: ??? Dang.
9: WTC, NYC USA
10: ??? Dang again
11: Burj Dubai, Dubai UAE 1011 Meters!!!
12: WTH is THAT thing?

And an awesome link:
http://www.skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?8978577

]]> By: Leah http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/comment-page-1/#comment-80606 Leah Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:42:55 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/#comment-80606 Landmark Tower in Yokohama, Japan (south of Toyko.) The Tokyo Tower isn't a complete building...it's a radio tower. Also, Landmark has the 2nd fastest elevator in the world. Once you get to the top, though, it's nothing special. Landmark Tower in Yokohama, Japan (south of Toyko.) The Tokyo Tower isn't a complete building...it's a radio tower. Also, Landmark has the 2nd fastest elevator in the world. Once you get to the top, though, it's nothing special.

]]> By: Roadtrip http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/comment-page-1/#comment-80601 Roadtrip Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:38:42 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/#comment-80601 These are all fascinating examples of modern architecture - even the Eiffel Tower! Considering that it was originally designed only as a temporary entrance to the World Exposition and many thought it was down-right ugly ... we should all remember how lucky we are that it still stands today! 1 ... Eiffel Tower - Paris, France 2 ... Burj al Arab - Dubai, UAE (incorrectly named Burj Dubai) 3 ... Jin Mao Tower - Shanghai, China 4 ... Sears Tower - Chicago, USA 5 ... Petronas Towers - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 6 ... World Financial Center - Shanghai, Chain 7 ... Taipei 101 - Taipei, China 8 ... Twin Towers of Canton - Guangdong, China 9 ... Freedom Tower - New York City, USA 10 ... New Tokyo Tower - Tokyo, Japan 11 ... Burj Dubai - Dubai, UAE (correct one) ;) 12 ... Bionic Tower - Shanghai, China These are all fascinating examples of modern architecture - even the Eiffel Tower! Considering that it was originally designed only as a temporary entrance to the World Exposition and many thought it was down-right ugly ... we should all remember how lucky we are that it still stands today!

1 ... Eiffel Tower - Paris, France
2 ... Burj al Arab - Dubai, UAE (incorrectly named Burj Dubai)
3 ... Jin Mao Tower - Shanghai, China
4 ... Sears Tower - Chicago, USA
5 ... Petronas Towers - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
6 ... World Financial Center - Shanghai, Chain
7 ... Taipei 101 - Taipei, China
8 ... Twin Towers of Canton - Guangdong, China
9 ... Freedom Tower - New York City, USA
10 ... New Tokyo Tower - Tokyo, Japan
11 ... Burj Dubai - Dubai, UAE (correct one) ;)
12 ... Bionic Tower - Shanghai, China

]]> By: Fargus http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/comment-page-1/#comment-80598 Fargus Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:25:28 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/#comment-80598 #3 is the Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai. #3 is the Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai.

]]> By: Alex http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/comment-page-1/#comment-80597 Alex Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:20:38 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/#comment-80597 Most of the world's new skyscrapers are in Asia - does anyone know where and when the last skyscraper was built in the US? Most of the world's new skyscrapers are in Asia - does anyone know where and when the last skyscraper was built in the US?

]]> By: astanhope http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/comment-page-1/#comment-80593 astanhope Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:08:54 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/#comment-80593 That's not very nice, Aramax. That's not very nice, Aramax.

]]> By: Aramax http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/comment-page-1/#comment-80583 Aramax Sat, 24 Feb 2007 05:51:40 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/24/twelve-top-skyscrapers/#comment-80583 Dubai is a weird world. I was under the impression that the muslims hated the americans... why do they try to copy them so much? Dubai is a weird world.

I was under the impression that the muslims hated the americans... why do they try to copy them so much?

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