Supertalls World Cup - Page 5

1+2=3 · May 14th, 2011, 09:36 AM

Hope not, five buildings which I would definitely rather see taking the cup:

1. Empire State Building (never understood how Chrysler as a classic skyscraper has always been more popular than ESB)

2. Bank of China Tower (maybe the best ever, hard to compare it with ESB)

3. IFC2 (just love the simplicity)

4. Burj Dubai (because of it's height it is just so damn impressive, hard to compare it with any of the above)

5. ICC (same as with 3)

KillerZavatar · May 14th, 2011, 03:11 PM

i think Chrysler building is the most overrated building in the Cup. i rather look how call they are and if i like the form and their style and not if they are old, that's why i dont like chrysler building and ESB much at all, although i know how important they were for the history of skyscrapers

patrykus · May 14th, 2011, 08:07 PM

I think the top 4 will be:

1.Burj Khalifa
2.Chrysler Building
3.Petronas Towers
4.Empire State Building

They are not necessarily my favs, but I think people will vote like that. The only small doubt I have about number 3. It will surely face Taipei 101, and they both hold the title of record braker, but I think the "twin power", and much better media image the petronas have will help them win this one.

Suburbanist · May 15th, 2011, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by KillerZavatar

i think Chrysler building is the most overrated building in the Cup. i rather look how call they are and if i like the form and their style and not if they are old, that's why i dont like chrysler building and ESB much at all, although i know how important they were for the history of skyscrapers

Agreed. Chrysler building is outdated, and its top, a failure in terms of design in my very humble opinion.

We're seeing some rather close contests on the Supertall World Cup. I kept checking the Tianjin WFC x Ruygyond Hotel every other day to see how that match developed.

Some buildings are being damaged on voting by particularly bad angles shown on the voting menu. Menara Telekom comes to mind.

It is very interesting to me to see how some buildings I like are out of favor in the general polls.

***AltinD*** · May 15th, 2011, 10:16 AM

The 1/3 top part of the Chrysler Building, is the most awesome skyscraper sight ever. I was so lucky to stay just one block away on the 42nd St. when I visited NYC some times back.

On the other hand, ESB to me was just another tall tower, but with great historical significance going for it.

Kanto · May 16th, 2011, 12:20 PM

It's really bad that the old WTC twins aren't in this tournament. I think they should be included.

1+2=3 · May 16th, 2011, 12:24 PM

Imo the top of Chrysler is beautiful, however I prefer the somewhat more solid, basic designs.

Also: I do not like the rest of the building that much. ESB has a better overall design. The base of Chrysler is too wide compared to the middle part.

Face81 · May 16th, 2011, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerZavatar

i thought the same :/

Quote:

Originally Posted by droneriot

I voted for them, so don't blame me.

They lost

KillerZavatar · May 16th, 2011, 01:48 PM

this sunday we seem to start with the top32 rounds

krkseg1ops · May 16th, 2011, 11:53 PM

I'd love it if the semifinalists were Ryugyong, Khalifa, Jin Mao, and ESB

Aztecgoddess · May 17th, 2011, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by krkseg1ops

I'd love it if the semifinalists were Ryugyong, Khalifa, Jin Mao, and ESB

Not jin mao, ESB, petronas or Taipei (these 4 are SOOOO overrated

) and add to the finals Chrysler building, university of Moscow & bank of china (HK).
Lol I'm so old school

anitasharmajee · May 19th, 2011, 08:32 AM

Realy nice idea

MARIVS IMPERATOR · May 19th, 2011, 01:06 PM

I agree!

Suburbanist · May 20th, 2011, 07:58 AM

Round of 64 is ending today. Interesting to see how the number of voters was kept consistent after a initial expected drop on the 3 first polls. It's been almost always between 580-650.

kix111 · May 21st, 2011, 03:57 AM

Change the picture for SWFC please? Seriously that picture only shows 1/5th of the whole building.

Wisch · May 21st, 2011, 07:07 AM

wen does round 2 end?

Cristobal_illo · May 21st, 2011, 07:35 AM

Maybe in June 5th...

Dazon · May 21st, 2011, 08:31 AM

go my jin mao <3

dutchsnookerfan · May 21st, 2011, 08:35 AM

My fav are
1The Chrysler building
2 Jin mao
3 Tapei 101
4 Burj Khalifa
5 The Empire state building

Gabcy · May 21st, 2011, 08:46 AM

guys, I have a question: how do I vote? is there a link that you can tell me pls to go and vote??

great idea btw

May 15th, 2011, 10:16 AM	#85
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May 19th, 2011, 01:06 PM	#93
MARIVS IMPERATOR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bucharest Posts: 186 Likes (Received): 1	I agree! __________________ www.arhitecturasiurbanisminromania.blogspot.com

May 20th, 2011, 07:58 AM	#94
Suburbanist SPQR Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 14,807 Likes (Received): 1056	Round of 64 is ending today. Interesting to see how the number of voters was kept consistent after a initial expected drop on the 3 first polls. It's been almost always between 580-650. __________________ Dream of the year: a city without streets.

May 21st, 2011, 07:35 AM	#97
Cristobal_illo iPhone lover! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santiago, Chile Posts: 737 Likes (Received): 1	Maybe in June 5th... __________________ COSTANERA CENTER with 300m and 64 fl. Latin American's Tallest Building...

May 21st, 2011, 08:31 AM	#98
Dazon Oceana Community Union Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Buitenzorg Posts: 5,439 Likes (Received): 114	go my jin mao <3 __________________ Why is the rum gone?

May 14th, 2011, 09:36 AM	#81
1+2=3 humppahumpa Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,080 Likes (Received): 19	Hope not, five buildings which I would definitely rather see taking the cup: 1. Empire State Building (never understood how Chrysler as a classic skyscraper has always been more popular than ESB) 2. Bank of China Tower (maybe the best ever, hard to compare it with ESB) 3. IFC2 (just love the simplicity) 4. Burj Dubai (because of it's height it is just so damn impressive, hard to compare it with any of the above) 5. ICC (same as with 3)

May 14th, 2011, 03:11 PM	#82
KillerZavatar also known as Wally Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Duisburg Posts: 5,020 Likes (Received): 186	i think Chrysler building is the most overrated building in the Cup. i rather look how call they are and if i like the form and their style and not if they are old, that's why i dont like chrysler building and ESB much at all, although i know how important they were for the history of skyscrapers

May 14th, 2011, 08:07 PM	#83
patrykus Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Poland Posts: 2,644 Likes (Received): 50	I think the top 4 will be: 1.Burj Khalifa 2.Chrysler Building 3.Petronas Towers 4.Empire State Building They are not necessarily my favs, but I think people will vote like that. The only small doubt I have about number 3. It will surely face Taipei 101, and they both hold the title of record braker, but I think the "twin power", and much better media image the petronas have will help them win this one.

May 16th, 2011, 12:20 PM	#86
Kanto Roof height crusader Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: S-4, Papoose Lake Posts: 4,523 Likes (Received): 227	It's really bad that the old WTC twins aren't in this tournament. I think they should be included.

May 16th, 2011, 12:24 PM	#87
1+2=3 humppahumpa Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,080 Likes (Received): 19	Imo the top of Chrysler is beautiful, however I prefer the somewhat more solid, basic designs. Also: I do not like the rest of the building that much. ESB has a better overall design. The base of Chrysler is too wide compared to the middle part.

May 16th, 2011, 01:48 PM	#89
KillerZavatar also known as Wally Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Duisburg Posts: 5,020 Likes (Received): 186	this sunday we seem to start with the top32 rounds

May 16th, 2011, 11:53 PM	#90
krkseg1ops Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kraków - dawna stolica Polaków Posts: 1,320 Likes (Received): 81	I'd love it if the semifinalists were Ryugyong, Khalifa, Jin Mao, and ESB

May 19th, 2011, 08:32 AM	#92
anitasharmajee Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2 Likes (Received): 0	Realy nice idea

May 21st, 2011, 03:57 AM	#95
kix111 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shanghai / Auckland Posts: 4,850 Likes (Received): 73	Change the picture for SWFC please? Seriously that picture only shows 1/5th of the whole building.

May 21st, 2011, 07:07 AM	#96
Wisch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 263 Likes (Received): 3	wen does round 2 end?

May 21st, 2011, 08:35 AM	#99
dutchsnookerfan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: very far from skyscrapers Posts: 1,311 Likes (Received): 0	My fav are 1The Chrysler building 2 Jin mao 3 Tapei 101 4 Burj Khalifa 5 The Empire state building __________________ London-Paris 2 Cities in balance historic monuments and skyscrapers working together!

May 21st, 2011, 08:46 AM	#100
Gabcy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nicosia Posts: 796 Likes (Received): 37	guys, I have a question: how do I vote? is there a link that you can tell me pls to go and vote?? great idea btw

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