PYONGYANG | Ryugyong Hotel | 330m | 1083ft | 105 fl | T/O

[Reasonable_Man]

Originally Posted by Gag Halfrunt

But one of the two authors is indeed North Korean, Chong Su Bom from the "Institute Paek Du San" in Pyongyang. The Wikipedia entry for the Ryougyong says that that it was designed by an organisation called "Baikdoosan Architects & Engineers" (the source is a dead link). Allowing for differences in translation and transliteration, could that be the same as the "Institute Paek Du San"? If so, Chong Su Bom was probably part of the original design team and so would not be in a position to make an impartial assessment of his own work.

I think you've hit the nail right on the head there. I am no expert in Korean language, but Paek/Baik is the same thing, depending on the Romanization technique used. For example, the revered mountain that Kim Jong-Il was allegedly born at (more likely he was born in Russia) is Mt. Paektu, or Baekdu, depending on what you're reading. Baikdoosan and Paekdusan are most certainly the same entity, and would be pronounced the same in Korean.

[Gag Halfrunt]

And Paektusan/Baekdusan means Mount Baekdu...

[ThatOneGuy]

The interior has so much potential to be stunning.

I wish there were some interior photos of the tower itself, and not just the lobby.

[desertpunk]

The unfinished interior looks great. It will turn out nicely. I wonder how glitzy they will make it.

[sham01]

From BBC News:

[Gag Halfrunt]

Thanks, but you're the third person to post those photos here. They were larger the first two times too.

[mrfusion]

This two pictures and the tour has start to make news in many major newspaper, just discover it is also in www.news.com.au.

http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/i...-1226483249968

[Brubbaje]

Love it!
The fact we can hardly can get any facts just adds to the whole mystery of this structure. Now and then we get a peek but not enough info to draw any conclusions...

One of the coolest structures, based on its appearance.

[Bikes]

Originally Posted by kirbster73

A bit better versions here:

http://ryugyonghotel.com/inside.html

[kanye]

Sep 23
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Ryugyong Hotel in the Sunset, Pyongyang, DPRK von therealhussy auf Flickr


Ryugyong Hotel in the Sunset, Pyongyang, DPRK von therealhussy auf Flickr

Sep 08
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DPRK, Pyongyang, Ryugyong Hotel von paulineandjohng2008 auf Flickr


DPRK, Pyongyang, Ryugyong Hotel von paulineandjohng2008 auf Flickr

[ovem]

Masterpiece!

[Azrain98]

Nice Skycraper Glassy

[MattSid]

Those was already posted?

From: http://www.repubblica.it/viaggi/2012...rd-43467876/1/









EDIT: From what I know those Fotos comes from Koryo Tours https://www.facebook.com/koryotours

[TowerJunkie]

Yup the photos are all over the media.

Even rooftop did a bit on it

http://screen.yahoo.com/hotel-of-doo...-30723060.html

[ThatOneGuy]

This building is a pure masterpiece and is the greatest thing to have ever come out of North Korea. I think NK should be more proud of this achievement and they should release more photos of it.

[Delo]

Originally Posted by kanye

Sep 23
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DPRK, Pyongyang, Ryugyong Hotel von paulineandjohng2008 auf Flickr

Everything is so clean! Would love to ge there someday.

[ooh]

Originally Posted by ThatOneGuy

This building is a pure masterpiece and is the greatest thing to have ever come out of North Korea. I think NK should be more proud of this achievement and they should release more photos of it.

Agree it is the best thing to come out of NoKo - but what are you comparing it to?

NK's probably are very proud of this building, any increase to their self esteem from the completion of this is only a good thing. But then, they aren't allowed to know what is outside their country so maybe they'd be less proud if they saw Dubai, NYC, Hong Kong?

[mrfusion]

Originally Posted by ooh

NK's probably are very proud of this building, any increase to their self esteem from the completion of this is only a good thing. But then, they aren't allowed to know what is outside their country so maybe they'd be less proud if they saw Dubai, NYC, Hong Kong?

They should not feel too proud until the building is habitable.

And when it is complete, I think they should feel very proud as it beat their brother's tallest (so far, until the Lotto tower catch up).

[ThatOneGuy]

Originally Posted by ooh

Agree it is the best thing to come out of NoKo - but what are you comparing it to?

NK's probably are very proud of this building, any increase to their self esteem from the completion of this is only a good thing. But then, they aren't allowed to know what is outside their country so maybe they'd be less proud if they saw Dubai, NYC, Hong Kong?

I should have said 'out of Korea itself'
I would say 'in the world' but then i'd get flamed for it.

[Woonsocket54]

Originally Posted by MattSid

Looks nice. This is where Psy shot his Gangnam Style music video, right?