Ryugyong Tower (North Korea) - Page 3

Gag Halfrunt · December 19th, 2008, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Intamin

So will the cladding consist of just the windows or will they be covering the concrete as well? Or at least painting it or something (which seems like it's be insane to do on such a large structure)?

I think it'd look much better if it was all covered in some reflective material, instead of just putting in windows...

The rendering released by Orascom shows exactly that.

393Bird · December 20th, 2008, 05:14 PM

It is most likely being given a face lift for appearance only, sort of like most other things in the North, like the 4 and 6 lane highways with not enough cars for a 2 lane.

Mussoda · December 21st, 2008, 04:25 AM

I'm curious how feeling will a tourist get through the window of the hotel room after the completion of cladding work..,, watching down around the inner alleys throughout Pyongyang...

cydevil · December 22nd, 2008, 02:02 PM

It is strangely sad.

Lots of work on the superficial glass, but not so much as what can be done for those in desperate need for a change.

Yeah, you have those Mercedes in the pics, and that shiny glass, but it really is sad. Truly. Not one Mercedes counts for a life in misery.

jlee · December 24th, 2008, 07:11 AM

You know it's not a hotel. It's just a giant missile. And Taekwon V is sleeping underneath getting ready to fight Mazinger Z.

Fly2Bacolod · December 24th, 2008, 08:50 AM

from flickr.com
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benKen · April 6th, 2009, 02:50 PM

3/20

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tokedaman · April 7th, 2009, 04:48 AM

man this city look so quiet, many busy city don't have building that high.

Mussoda · April 7th, 2009, 05:14 AM

they're gonna fire the pyramid thing next,, onto space full of water?

icracked · April 12th, 2009, 10:40 PM

Ryuyong Tower is probably the most powerful looking building to exist. Probably North Korea's famous icon.

architec101 · April 24th, 2009, 02:52 AM

Ryuyong tower is the best symbol of NK stupidity.

Intamin · September 11th, 2009, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gag Halfrunt

The rendering released by Orascom shows exactly that.

Cool, doesn't look half-bad!

EdificioFocsa · December 12th, 2011, 12:18 AM

So, finally, the RuglyRong Tower Hotel by Travelodge will open in April for a spanking opening night offer of 2s 6d in old, solid, pre Euro debacle, money. With a free Buffet breakfast of pickled sows ass, juniper berries, sawmill porridge and seaweed tea.

It should be a hit, say the big wigs at Travelodge, who expect to average at least 2.5% average occupancy levels and a staff to guest ratio of about 40,000:1

Can't wait.

Aerithia · December 13th, 2011, 09:13 PM

What is all the whine about?

The hotels in North Korea are shit, this was needed...

In a news article i read that there is going to be a restaurant on the top of it, rotating 360 degrees giving the guests a nice view over the Pyongyang skyline.

Geass · January 1st, 2012, 11:39 AM

Looks like it's about to complete now at last.

September 2011.

redbaron_012 · January 2nd, 2012, 02:33 AM

I still think they should have left it natural, moved in some soil and let plants and trees grow all over it....It would have become a world famous ruin...Like the country it represents.

SUNNI · January 3rd, 2012, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geass

Looks like it's about to complete now at last.

September 2011.

it wouldn't surprise me if they just finished one side.... the only side tourist get to see

Il_Milanese · January 30th, 2012, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUNNI

it wouldn't surprise me if they just finished one side.... the only side tourist get to see

Who's going to stay there I'm wondering.

PoetraDaerah · February 2nd, 2012, 06:46 PM

Really nice design, i do like it

Aerithia · February 5th, 2012, 12:17 PM

I agree, for being North Korea this is a very nicely designed project, it's expected to open sometime this year at the birthday date of Kim Jong Un or something like that lol.

December 21st, 2008, 04:25 AM	#43
Mussoda Soul_Seoul Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seoul Posts: 3,886 Likes (Received): 532	I'm curious how feeling will a tourist get through the window of the hotel room after the completion of cladding work..,, watching down around the inner alleys throughout Pyongyang... __________________ - Korea - one photo per post, Seoul City Life, - Korean New Architectures, Korean Style (Han Style), Korean Landscapes,

December 24th, 2008, 07:11 AM	#45
jlee Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 446 Likes (Received): 6	You know it's not a hotel. It's just a giant missile. And Taekwon V is sleeping underneath getting ready to fight Mazinger Z. Last edited by jlee; December 24th, 2008 at 08:05 AM.

December 24th, 2008, 08:50 AM	#46
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April 7th, 2009, 04:48 AM	#48
tokedaman UnitedThailandStand :) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rangsit And Vancouver, WA Posts: 242 Likes (Received): 0	man this city look so quiet, many busy city don't have building that high. __________________ ปิดหูซ้ายขวา ปิดตาสองข้าง ปิดปากเสียบ้าง นั่งนอนสบาย ใช้ความสงบ สยบความวุ่นวาย

December 20th, 2008, 05:14 PM	#42
393Bird Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 38 Likes (Received): 1	It is most likely being given a face lift for appearance only, sort of like most other things in the North, like the 4 and 6 lane highways with not enough cars for a 2 lane.

December 22nd, 2008, 02:02 PM	#44
cydevil Entering the Bookhell Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ilsan Posts: 1,433 Likes (Received): 6	It is strangely sad. Lots of work on the superficial glass, but not so much as what can be done for those in desperate need for a change. Yeah, you have those Mercedes in the pics, and that shiny glass, but it really is sad. Truly. Not one Mercedes counts for a life in misery.

April 7th, 2009, 05:14 AM	#49
Mussoda Soul_Seoul Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seoul Posts: 3,886 Likes (Received): 532	they're gonna fire the pyramid thing next,, onto space full of water? __________________ - Korea - one photo per post, Seoul City Life, - Korean New Architectures, Korean Style (Han Style), Korean Landscapes,

April 12th, 2009, 10:40 PM	#50
icracked Kulia I Ka Nu'u Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beijing (for school) Posts: 946 Likes (Received): 4	Ryuyong Tower is probably the most powerful looking building to exist. Probably North Korea's famous icon. __________________ H o n o l u l u* Hawaii

April 24th, 2009, 02:52 AM	#51
architec101 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 285 Likes (Received): 30	Ryuyong tower is the best symbol of NK stupidity.

December 12th, 2011, 12:18 AM	#53
EdificioFocsa No1 Concrete Tower 1956 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Havana & London Posts: 21 Likes (Received): 0	So, finally, the RuglyRong Tower Hotel by Travelodge will open in April for a spanking opening night offer of 2s 6d in old, solid, pre Euro debacle, money. With a free Buffet breakfast of pickled sows ass, juniper berries, sawmill porridge and seaweed tea. It should be a hit, say the big wigs at Travelodge, who expect to average at least 2.5% average occupancy levels and a staff to guest ratio of about 40,000:1 Can't wait.

December 13th, 2011, 09:13 PM	#54
Aerithia Dreams of Persia Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Iran Posts: 1,051 Likes (Received): 4	What is all the whine about? The hotels in North Korea are shit, this was needed... In a news article i read that there is going to be a restaurant on the top of it, rotating 360 degrees giving the guests a nice view over the Pyongyang skyline.

January 1st, 2012, 11:39 AM	#55
Geass Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 17 Likes (Received): 0	Looks like it's about to complete now at last. September 2011.

January 2nd, 2012, 02:33 AM	#56
redbaron_012 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 6,134 Likes (Received): 131	I still think they should have left it natural, moved in some soil and let plants and trees grow all over it....It would have become a world famous ruin...Like the country it represents. __________________ "Make no small plans, for they have not power to stir the blood" - Daniel H. Burnham

February 2nd, 2012, 06:46 PM	#59
PoetraDaerah Bujang Desa Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: lemuria Posts: 6,930	Really nice design, i do like it

February 5th, 2012, 12:17 PM	#60
Aerithia Dreams of Persia Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Iran Posts: 1,051 Likes (Received): 4	I agree, for being North Korea this is a very nicely designed project, it's expected to open sometime this year at the birthday date of Kim Jong Un or something like that lol.

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