Before the world had skyscrapers, people built shorter edifices that often reflected specific architectural styles. Churches, cathedrals, and other religious structures with steeples and spires pointed skyward. In essence, people wanted to... Read more »
The Shard, also referred to as the Shard London Bridge, is a supertall skyscraper in London, England. It’s the tallest building in the United Kingdom, standing at 309.6 meters (1,016 feet) tall,... Read more »
Burj Khalifa, formerly known as Burj Dubai, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a total height of 829.8 m (2,722 ft) and a roof height (excluding antenna) of 828... Read more »
The Wilshire Grand Center is a skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles, California. It is the tallest building in the United States west of the Mississippi River and the tallest building in Los... Read more »
Skyscrapers are very tall buildings, typically over 150 meters (492 feet) in height. They are often used for commercial purposes, such as offices, hotels, or retail space. Skyscrapers can also be used... Read more »
Lunch on Skyscraper Fake refers to a well-known photograph that appears to show construction workers eating lunch while sitting on a girder high above New York City. The photograph was actually staged... Read more »
BMW Skyscraper Grey Metallic is a paint color option available for BMW vehicles. It is a dark, metallic grey with a slight blue hue. The color was first introduced in 2019 and... Read more »
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The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It was designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and built from 1930 to 1931. The building... Read more »
A film skyscraper is a subgenre of action films that focuses on high-rise buildings and the challenges that come with them. These films often involve themes of danger, suspense, and heroism, and... Read more »
The Shard, also referred to as the Shard of Glass, Shard London Bridge, and formerly London Bridge Tower, is an 87-story skyscraper in Southwark, London, that was designed by the Italian architect... Read more »