Europe's tallest building has been officially unveiled in London. The Shard, a 95-story tower which stands at 310 meter, dwarfs almost everything around it, including nearby Tower Bridge and St Paul's Cathedral. It was officially named on July 5 as t...
Thierry Henry To Build A House With Four-Storey Aquarium
#aquarium #uk #london #thierryhenry #people #architecture #constructionThierry Henry has lodged controversial plans to demolish his US$ 9.5 million north London house and replace it with a larger property - incorporating a 12 meters high fish tank that will cost US$ 400 thousand to build, reported The Daily Mail. Henry ...
ArcelorMittal Orbit Tower Now Complete in London
#arcelormittal #tower #uk #london #funny #architectureThe crazy, twisting ArcelorMittal Orbit observation tower in London is now complete and final preparations are underway for visitors. Set to open right before the games begin in July, the spiraling red steel tower will provide views of the Olympic Pa...
Japan's Largest Solar Power Plant Set For Construction
#solarpower #japan #fukushima #energy #technology #constructionAfter waves of controversy following the destructive tsunami and subsequent failure of the Fukushima nuclear power plant in March of 2011, Japan began ramping down its atomic energy industry and actively pursuing safer, alternative energy sources.
Renovation of London's Historic King's Cross Station Is Completed
#kingscross #station #uk #london #transportation #constructionA five-year renovation of London's King's Cross Station is now complete and the glorious new hub will formally open to the public on March 19, reported The Inhabitat. Designed by John McAslan + Partners, the renovation was a three part project that ...
