Landmark Swiss Building Relocated by 60 Meters

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In Zurich, a 120-year-old, 6200 tons, The Machine Factory Oerlikon building relocated by 60 meters, reported The Telegraph.
The building, which was built in 1889, was facing demolition in 2010 due to the expansion of nearby railway lines but ...

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Sale Of Midtown Penthouse Sets A New-York Record

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According to US publications, an unknown buyer has paid over US$ 90 million for an unfinished penthouse apartment, setting a new mark for the priciest home in New York City. He bought the 1015 square meters penthouse on the 89th and 90th floors of On...

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Thierry Henry To Build A House With Four-Storey Aquarium

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Thierry 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 ...

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Dubai Unveils Hotel With Underwater Rooms

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Polish firm Deep Ocean Technology has unveiled the latest of Dubai's outlandish architectural endeavors - the Water Discus Hotel - which is to be comprised of a series of sci-fi styled discs, one of which will be positioned 10 meters underwater with ...

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ArcelorMittal Orbit Tower Now Complete in London

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The 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...

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