Tower Nations

Chrysler Building – New York

gmonkeytest — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 18:20:59 +0000

Chrysler building is an Art Deco skyscraper in New York Located in the east side of Manhattan.
(42nd street and Lexington Avenue)
Chrysler Building was the world’s tallest building from 27 May 1930 to 1931 before been overtokaken by the Empire state building.
Constructed: 1928-1930
Height: Antenna/Spire 1,047′ (318.9 m) Roof 925′ (282.0 m)
Architect: William Van Allen

Empire state building – New York

gmonkeytest — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 18:09:34 +0000

Place: 350 fifth Avenue New York.
102 stories art deco skyscraper.
Architect: Shreve Lamb and Harmon
Height: Antenna/Spire 449 m (1,472 ft) Roof 381 m (1,250 ft)
Constructed: 1929-1931

International Financial centre Hong Kong

gmonkeytest — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 19:08:41 +0000

Consists of 2 skyscrapers the ifc mall, and the 55-storey Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong.
The tower is the tallest in Hong Kong.
7th tallest office building in the world.
Height: 415.8 m (1,364 ft.)
Architect: Cesar Pelli

Hong Kong light show

gmonkeytest — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:55:20 +0000

This spectacular multimedia display, already named the “World’s Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show” by Guinness World Records, has been further expanded to include 43 buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbour.

Sky Tower – New Zealand

gmonkeytest — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 21:06:57 +0000

Height: 328 ft
Constructed: 03/03/97
The picture is christmas time and often they use different colours

Spinnaker Tower – Portsmouth

gmonkeytest — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 21:00:29 +0000

Height: 558 ft
Architect: Scott Wison
The centerpiece of Portsmouth Harbour

Swiss Re – London

gmonkeytest — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:52:47 +0000

Height: 590 ft
Architect: Foster and partners
Constructed: 2001-2004
Sixth tallest building in London

Hong Kong

gmonkeytest — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 18:25:51 +0000