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Beijing International Airport

China is rising as a new economic power in the world and its rapid growth in all spheres is a proof of it. It has some of the world’s greatest architecturally amazing buildings.

The Beijing International Airport is one such spectacular example. It was designed by Foster & Partners, and was opened in the March 2008. It is Feng Shui compliant it is an excellent example of Chinese traditions.

To facilitate passengers differentiate between different segments of the vast areas, skylights shed different shades of yellow and red light across walls- a unique means to guide passengers.

It has an environment management system that helps decrease carbon emanations, and use of the skylights on a south-east axis helps to keep the building cool.

Article from: all-most.com / pic from: 2008gamesbeijing.com

Amazing, isn't it?

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Taipei 101

Taipei 101 is a 101 floor building in Taipei, Taiwan. It Stands 1670 ft. tall, and is an artistic masterpiece that adds to the beauty of Taipei. It is considered to be the world’s tallest building due to – highest structure, highest roof and highest occupied floor. 

The construction was designed by C.Y.Lee & partners and executed by KTRT Joint Venture from 1999-2004. 

Only Burj Dubai tower is to have been taller building on completion and till then Taipei 101 held the record. On December 15, 2004, it earned the honor of having world’s fastest elevators attaining speeds of 1010 m/min, designed and erected by Toshiba and it takes just 39 seconds to climb 89 levels. 

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Chinese Central Television building

The Chinese Central Television Building is a loop of six horizontal and vertical buildings covering 473,000 square meters of floor space. The structure is 234 meters tall and has 54 floors. 

The design is by Rem Koolhaas and Ole Scheeren, of OMA the world’s most renowned architects and the multifaceted engineering skills are those of Arup. 

Meeting seismic requirements the two-building structure is connected with meticulous expertise timing it for early morning when there were no temperature differences. The buildings house production studios, filming areas both indoor and outdoors, media park and public entertainment facilities.

The construction commenced in 2004 and completed on 26 December 2007. 

article from: all-most.com / pic from: arcspace.com

Isn't it a pretty awesome building?

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