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Central Park
Central Park is one of the urban wonders of the world. A lot of East-siders probably do not have the time to wonder why it's such a wonder, being to busy and fast-paced. Or if they do, it's probably to wonder when Madonna will be jogging somewhere in Central Park, or "is that Yoko Ono walking down Strawberry Fields?" They probably do not wonder why Central Park fits so perfectl... [Read More]
Dubai to Build the World's Largest and Tallest Arch Bridge
Nothing beats Dubai in terms of creating the future's urban landscape. The world's one and only 7-star hotel? Check. Artificial islands in the shape of a palm tree? Check. Dubai is also planning to build the world's first ever rotating tower. And in 2012, the booming city will also become home to the world's largest and tallest arch bridge.The Roads and Transport Authority of the United Arab Emira... [Read More]
5 Longest Bridges in the World
In this highly globalized world, one can take a bridge as symbolizing a no-border world. The beautiful bridges - whether beam, cantilever, arch, suspension, truss, or cable-stayed bridges - are a concrete reminder that everything is reachable. Here are the 5 longest bridges in the world over water:1. Lake Pontchartrain CausewayThe twin spans of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway are the world's longe... [Read More]
Akashi-Kaikyo Suspension Bridge
The Akashi-Kaikyo suspension bridge in Japan currently holds the distinction as the world's longest spanning suspension bridge. Also known as the Pearl Bridge, its main span is 1,991 meters long (equivalent to four Brooklyn Bridges). Not only that, the bridge's two towers are also extremely tall. At 928 feet, they are higher compared to any other bridge towers in the world. The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridg... [Read More]
The Quebec Bridge
The Quebec Bridge is one of the most famous landmarks in Quebec. It opened for traffic on December 3, 1917, after nearly two decades of planning and construction. It was major engineering achievement in its day, was considered as the eighth Wonder of the World upon its completion. Providing a vital link between the lower Saint Lawrence River and Quebec City, the Quebec Bridge remains as one of the... [Read More]
Campuses Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted
Frederick Law Olmsted was an American journalist and landscape architect. He generally held as the father of American landscape architecture. Olmsted is famous for designing world-renowned urban parks such as Central Park in New York. Olmsted is also famous for changing the face of college campuses in the US. Colleges and UniversitiesCampuses do not actually need a huge lawn. A lot of campuses in ... [Read More]
New Urbanism City Design
New Urbanism is an approach to community planning or designing towns, cities or neighborhoods. New Urbanism actually has actually been around since the 80s, but its principles are much older. New Urbanist Communities &nbs... [Read More]
Parque Güell
In the beautiful city of Barcelona in Northeast Spain lays this amazing garden complex known as Parque Güell.Parque Güell or Guell Park was designed by world-renowned Spanish (Modernist) architect Antoni Gaudí. Guell Park was commissioned by Count Eusbei Guell with the intention of making it a part of a housing site. This endeavor was commercially unsuccessful so the par... [Read More]