What's Your Favorite Skyscraper(s)? - Page 12

red_eagle_1982 · March 15th, 2013, 08:27 AM

Admittedly, my tastes tend to shift and be jingoistic but here they are:

(1) Chrysler Building, New York City, USA
(2) Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(3) GT Tower, Makati, Philippines
(4) Bank of America, New York City, USA
(5) IFC, Hong Kong, China
(6) HSBC Building, Hong Kong, China
(7) Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE
(8) The Gherkin, London, United Kingdom
(9) Bank of China Building, Hong Kong, China
(10) Tower Verre, New York City, USA (Planned)

red_eagle_1982 · March 15th, 2013, 08:29 AM

Dang, I forgot about Aqua in Chicago and the Flatiron in NYC.

elliot · March 17th, 2013, 12:30 PM

Been around a long time and rarely mentioned... but gorgeous and timeless.

Not bad for a 35 year old skyscraper.

Plus the real gold in the glazing, is not an urban myth: 2,500 oz (71,000 g) of gold used in the 14,000 windows.

At today's gold prices, that's $4 million of gold to tint the windows.

Royal Bank Plaza

Source:www.themonsterguide.com

Source:wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/Royal_Bank_Plaza%2C_Toronto.jp

Source: www.glasssteelandstone.com

Eric Offereins · March 17th, 2013, 02:06 PM

I don't like gold coloured buildings, but besides that, the design is good.

ThatOneGuy · March 17th, 2013, 04:18 PM

I remember seeing that building during my visit to Toronto, when I was younger, and being astounded since I'd never seen gold glass before.

nomarandlee · March 17th, 2013, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L.A.F.2.

I absolutely love Sears as well. My favorite from the 1970s by a long shot.

I wonder if it could have looked better if they decided to go with the original 16 tube design. What do you think?

Aye? I'm embarressed to say but I've never heard of the 16 tube design. Anyone have a render of it?

FNNG · March 17th, 2013, 06:44 PM

real gold glass? wow... that must be expensive... how they maintain the glass? what is the colour of light if the sun hit the window? gold colour light inside the window?

L.A.F.2. · March 17th, 2013, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomarandlee

Aye? I'm embarressed to say but I've never heard of the 16 tube design. Anyone have a render of it?

Yeah, it was going to include residential units as well. The thing would have been the largest building in the world easily had they stuck to it. However, they abandoned that for some reason I can't remember and stuck with a 9-tube design. I'll see if I can find a link for it.

azey · March 19th, 2013, 01:39 PM

The Troika,Kuala Lumpur

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Originally Posted by tanpadia

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azey · March 19th, 2013, 01:51 PM

TM Tower,Kuala Lumpur

isaidso · March 19th, 2013, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Offereins

I don't like gold coloured buildings, but besides that, the design is good.

I used to find them vulgar and tacky, but I changed my mind after looking at Royal Bank Plaza in person. It's an elegant building; the colour adds warmth and layering to the city.

Azrain98 · March 19th, 2013, 02:59 PM

Petronas Twin Towers of course !!
We've The Zenith,Busan
Marina Bay Sands,Singapore
Petronas HQ,KL
Felda HQ,KL

U/C

Shanghai Tower
Kingdom Tower
IB Tower

RokasLT · March 19th, 2013, 05:38 PM

1. Burj Kalifa, Dubai
2. Petrona twins, Kuala Lumpure
3. Chrysler, NY
4. Sears "Willis" tower, Chicago
5. Trump tower, Chicago
6. Bank of China Tower, HK
7. Tokyo Mode Gakuen Coccoon, Tokyo
8. HSBC Building, HK
9. Turning Torso, Malmo

IngMarco · March 19th, 2013, 09:57 PM

I really like this ones.

***ikops*** · March 19th, 2013, 10:24 PM

Ah yes, one of the older skyscrapers in Dubai but still among my favourite ones.

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March 15th, 2013, 08:27 AM	#221
red_eagle_1982 frustrated architect Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manila Posts: 382 Likes (Received): 23	Admittedly, my tastes tend to shift and be jingoistic but here they are: (1) Chrysler Building, New York City, USA (2) Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (3) GT Tower, Makati, Philippines (4) Bank of America, New York City, USA (5) IFC, Hong Kong, China (6) HSBC Building, Hong Kong, China (7) Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE (8) The Gherkin, London, United Kingdom (9) Bank of China Building, Hong Kong, China (10) Tower Verre, New York City, USA (Planned)

March 15th, 2013, 08:29 AM	#222
red_eagle_1982 frustrated architect Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manila Posts: 382 Likes (Received): 23	Dang, I forgot about Aqua in Chicago and the Flatiron in NYC.

March 17th, 2013, 12:30 PM	#223
elliot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,172 Likes (Received): 7	Been around a long time and rarely mentioned... but gorgeous and timeless. Not bad for a 35 year old skyscraper. Plus the real gold in the glazing, is not an urban myth: 2,500 oz (71,000 g) of gold used in the 14,000 windows. At today's gold prices, that's $4 million of gold to tint the windows. Royal Bank Plaza Source:www.themonsterguide.com Source:wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/Royal_Bank_Plaza%2C_Toronto.jp Source: www.glasssteelandstone.com

March 17th, 2013, 02:06 PM	#224
Eric Offereins The only way is up Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 35,615 Likes (Received): 634	I don't like gold coloured buildings, but besides that, the design is good.

March 17th, 2013, 04:18 PM	#225
ThatOneGuy NOT BANNNED Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Constanța Posts: 7,090 Likes (Received): 730	I remember seeing that building during my visit to Toronto, when I was younger, and being astounded since I'd never seen gold glass before.

March 17th, 2013, 06:44 PM	#227
FNNG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: London Posts: 265 Likes (Received): 90	real gold glass? wow... that must be expensive... how they maintain the glass? what is the colour of light if the sun hit the window? gold colour light inside the window?

March 19th, 2013, 05:38 PM	#233
RokasLT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kaunas Posts: 1,384 Likes (Received): 11	1. Burj Kalifa, Dubai 2. Petrona twins, Kuala Lumpure 3. Chrysler, NY 4. Sears "Willis" tower, Chicago 5. Trump tower, Chicago 6. Bank of China Tower, HK 7. Tokyo Mode Gakuen Coccoon, Tokyo 8. HSBC Building, HK 9. Turning Torso, Malmo

March 19th, 2013, 09:57 PM	#234
IngMarco Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Culiacán Posts: 1,179 Likes (Received): 124	I really like this ones.

March 19th, 2013, 10:24 PM	#235
*ikops* Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Den Haag Posts: 5,935 Likes (Received): 133	Ah yes, one of the older skyscrapers in Dubai but still among my favourite ones.