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World's Tallest, Biggest Buildings
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Since I’ve started writing for Trend Hunter, it seems we’ve covered, “the world’s largest” or “tallest” building several times. On each occasion, after getting ready to file it as duplicate, I have discovered the new blue prints are, in fact, bigger than the last.

The race is on the become the biggest, tallest, most tremendous building in the world. Who will win the global monster skyscraper competition? Likely no one, as it seems in this realm of design, the sky really is the limit.

Here are some of the tallest pieces of architecture we’ve seen, from skyscrapers to ferris wheels.

Mile-High Eco-Tower - 500 Floor London Building (GALLERY)

Here is another plan for a super-high skyscraper, this time in Europe’s very own London. The eco-friendly building, which will be 500 stories high, could house 100,000 non-height-fearing people as well as, schools, hospitals, and stores. The unique aspect to this design, which will be situated in … [More]

Absolute Tallest Building - Hyder Consulting’s 5,250 Ft Structure

It will be the largest, tallest skyscraper in the known universe and no, I’m not referring to the 2,655-foot-tall Burj Dubai, an unfinished, wanna-be world-record-holder. I’m talking about the unnamed, mile-high behemoth that Hyder Consulting plans on building. They’re not sure (or at least, they’… [More]

KM Tall Skyscraper in Kuwait - Burj Mubarak Al-Kabir To Be World’s Tallest (VIDEO)

In a Persian Gulf building war, Kuwait announced its plans to build the Burj Mubarak Al-Kabir to attain a height of 1,001 meters (3,284 ft). The Burj Dubai is supposed to top out at over 800 meters but they are in mid-construction; maybe they’ll tack on a couple of hundred meters now. This thing i… [More]

The Burj Dubai Becomes the World’s Tallest Building (VIDEO)

At 512m (1,680ft) and 141 floors the Burj Dubai, which is still under construction, is now taller than Taiwan’s 508m (1,667ft) Taipei 101. The final height of the Burj is a closely guarded secret with speculation that it will top off at the 800 meter mark (2,625 ft). Most likely it will beak the 628… [More]

Dubai Sky Photos - View From 85th Floor of Burj Dubai (GALLERY)

Now this is cool! Although it really looks like it, this incredible photo wasn’t taken from a plane; believe it or not, it was taken from the 85th floor of the Burj Dubai. To date, it is the world’s tallest skyscraper, although it will be overtaken by the kilometer high Burj Mubarak Al-Kabir in Kuwa… [More]

Architecture of Olympic Proportions - China’s Top 10 Remarkable New Buildings (GALLERY)

China is on a building-spree in Beijing and Shanghai to show off to the world when the host the Olymipics in 2008. Check out some of the hip new architecture! The Beijing National Stadium is the home for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The National Swimming Center is designed to be environment… [More]

Japan Plans World’s Tallest Building - X-Seed 4000 (GALLERY)

Holy Mount Fuji Batman! The Tasei Construction Company in Japan is is planning to build a 13,123-foot- tall building called the X-Seed 4000 which will house anywhere from 500 thousand to 1 million people.
If this actually happens this mammoth mansion will be seven times taller than the current tall… [More]

The Chicago Spire - World’s tallest residential building

The Shelbourne Development Group has filed a finished design for the Chicago Spire; this 2,000-foot tall tower will become the tallest residential building in the world if approved. It will be built at the Chicago River next to the shores of Lake Michigan. They made quite a lot of enhancements to th… [More]

World’s Largest Gucci Store - Gucci New York (GALLERY)

New York can add another feature and tourist attraction to its already long list - the new Gucci flagship store about to be opened on 725 Fifth Avenue. The new store will be the world’s largest Gucci store oozing elegance and architectural artistry. The architect is the world renowned James Carpente… [More]

FUN & THRILLS

Super Swings - 700 Foot Swing on World’s 2nd Highest Steel Tower (VIDEO)

A radio tower in Harbin City, China has installed a 700 foot swing.  Swingers start at the peak of the tower, which is 1,100 feet off the ground.  The tower is actually the world’s second highest steel tower, so it’s probably a good rush.  It’s also exciting because this ride brings an amusement par… [More]

World’s Highest Bungee Jump - Macau Tower is 764 Ft Up (VIDEO)

Don’t look down! At 764 feet the world’s highest commercial bungee jump isn’t for those with a fear of heights. It’s situated at the top of Macau Tower, the 10th tallest tower in the world. This is extreme bungee jumping at an unreal level. Talk about an adrenaline rush! You’ll also like this:
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Asia’s Tallest Observation Wheel - The Singapore Flyer Opens March 1 (GALLERY)

Most of us will have to wait until March 1 to take a spin on the Singapore Flyer, the giant observation wheel that cost US$160 million and just under three years to complete. But 28 corporations have already booked tickets for inaugural rides from 11-13 February, just in time to usher in the Chinese… [More]

Great Wheel of China - World’s Tallest Ferris Wheel in Beijing

China is to make history with the ongoing construction of the world’s tallest ferris wheel. At 680 feet, the $99 million Beijing Great Wheel is being built in Eastern Beijing’s Chaoyang Park.  The tourist attraction will have 48 air conditioned compartments with a capacity of 1,920 passengers. The… [More]

Great Wheel of China Nears Completion - Tianjin Eye to be in Middle of Bridge (GALLERY)

Tianjin Eye is the name of the oversize carnival ride nearing completion in Tianjin, North China. The wheel, with a jaw dropping diameter of over 100 yards, will hold 380 visitors at one time. It’s built in the middle of the Chihai bridge and cars drive by on either side. Great Wheel of China - Wor… [More]

ENVIRONMENTAL

Wind Energy Reaches New Heights in U.S. - 345 Tall Wind Turbine Online (GALLERY)

The tallest wind turbine goes online with the completion of the Snyder Texas wind farm. EnelSpA reached new heights and has completed the wind farm between Abilene and Lubbock with 21 3.0 megawatt turbines towering 345 feet. This is the first of several wind farms to come online over the next year. [More]

Vertical Eco Farm - Las Vegas 30 Storey Garden

Las Vegas, the city known for gambling, drinking, lights and wild times will be turning over a new leaf, a green one at that. The $200 million project, expected to open in 2010, will the the first vertical farm in the world, and without a doubt, the tallest. The developers hope it will not only se… [More]

Vertical Farming (Part III) - Toronto Sky Farm (GALLERY)

There are several vertical farms proposed from major cities around the world. We’ve already told you about the one being built in Las Vegas, now here’s one that’s been proposed for Toronto. SKYFarm, is being developed by architect Gordon Graff. It will be a 58 floor skyscraper that will blend into… [More]

Personal Skyscrapers - India’s Mukesh Ambani Buildin’s 60 Story New House

Mukesh Ambani is India’s richest man and in a vain attempt to prove it, he’s building himself a skyscraper mansion that he wants to call “Antilia”. Antilia is the name of a mythical island some believe to be in in the Atlantic Ocean near Spain. Mr. Mukesh’s ultra luxury residence is the stuff of leg… [More]

BIZARRE

The World’s Tallest House of Sticks

When you’re only using thin and inexpensive sticks of wood as your main building materials, it’s easy to see how a person could get a little carried away and maybe add on a few little extras. But this house is completely out of control, towering over neighbouring homes at 144 feet and featuring 13 f… [More]

The 92.6 Foot Tall LEGO Brick Tower

Check-out this awesome pirate ship mast built at Legoland in California made with 465,000 bricks. It is the new tallest LEGO tower in the world, breaking a previous record of 93.43ft place in Denmark last year. The Park guests built 2,132 LEGO hearts into the tower and for each LEGO heart Legoland C… [More]

25ft House of Cards - Bryan Berg Sets New Record (VIDEO)

Card stacking is apparently anything but boring for Bryan Berg, who just recently set the world record, at 25ft, for the tallest structure made exclusively of cards. The professional “cardstacker” says it took him 5 weeks and 1,800 stacks of cards to build the paper sculpture. This is one of many … [More]