A London skyscraper that made headlines for melting cars last year has been fitted with shading in an effort to prevent more damage. The concave design of the Walkie Talkie tower caused the sun to shine direct rays of light onto the street below and damaged several cars, including a Jaguar XJ. But now workers have… Continue reading Car Melting Skyscraper Finally Fitted With Shades
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Reflected Sunlight From Skyscraper Melts Jaguar Car Parts
The Walkie Talkie tower is reflecting blinding rays of light onto the street below, and has damaged Martin Lindsay’s Jaguar XJ. He parked his Jaguar in central London’s Eastcheap last Thursday and says he was shocked that this could happen to his car. The car was in the ray for just an hour but the panels and… Continue reading Reflected Sunlight From Skyscraper Melts Jaguar Car Parts
Shanghai: Past and Present
The images of Shanghai’s Pudong district, which just decades ago was an area of farmland, document the formation of one of the world’s leading commercial hubs. A photograph of the city in 1987 (top) shows a land of low-rise factories- a far cry from the forest of skyscrapers jostling for space in the skyline today… Continue reading Shanghai: Past and Present
Stunning Photos of Dubai’s Skyline
Vadim Makhorov is a talented photographer who enjoys taking pictures from around the world. The Russian photographer takes risks for an amazing shots. Earlier this year, Vadim traveled to Dubai with some friends to shared his incredible perspective with the world. I picked some of his magnificent photos from his blog to be posted here. Enjoy!
World’s Tallest Hotel Opens in Dubai
The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai officially opened last Wednesday as the world’s tallest hotel, verified by the Guinness Book of World Records. The $106 billion hotel is a 72 floors, 355 m (1,165 ft) twin-tower skyscraper complex, run by Marriott International. The towers each have 804 rooms (total of 1608 rooms), nine restaurants, five bars, lounges,… Continue reading World’s Tallest Hotel Opens in Dubai