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Amazing feats of Construction

A list of amazing construction projects from around the world - from skyscrapers to other man-made buildings.

Visit the Burj Khalifa -- The Tallest Building in the World

Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, and the magnificent centerpiece of Downtown Dubai, a new, world-class destination. Visit the jewel of Dubai attractions--Burj Khalifa observation deck tickets on sale in late December 2009, for the At The Top experience on the world's tallest building.

Palais idéal du facteur Cheval

Ferdinand Cheval (born 1836 in Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse, Drôme, France; died 19 August 1924) was a French postman who spent thirty-three years of his life building Le Palais idéal (the "Ideal Palace") in Hauterives. The Palace is regarded as an extraordinary example of naïve art architecture.

La Sagrada Família

La Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain

The Shard

The Shard, designed by the international architect, Renzo Piano, will be developed by Sellar Property Group: a world class design and visionary development.

The Basket Building

Project Name: The Basket Building Construction year: 1997 Website: www.longaberger.com Address: 1360 West Main Street, Newark , NEWARK-NEW JERSEY - United States What started out as a dream by Dave Long aberger, Founder of The Longaberger Company, has been built into a giant basket to house the entire corporate offices of the company.

The Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italian: Torre pendente di Pisa) or simply the Tower of Pisa (Torre di Pisa) is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its unintended tilt to one side.

Lotus Temple - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Lotus Temple, located in New Delhi, India, is a Bahá'í House of Worship completed in 1986. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent and has become a prominent attraction in the city. The Lotus Temple has won numerous architectural awards and been featured in hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles.

Beijing National Stadium, 'The Bird's Nest' - Design Build Network

The £300m Beijing National Stadium, located at the south of the centrepiece Olympic Green, is a stunning landmark building, which staged the 2008 Olympic Games from 8 August to 24 August 2008. The opening and closing ceremonies and athletic track...

30 St Mary Axe - The Gherkin

30 St Mary Axe, widely known as The Gerkin is situated on the former site of The Baltic Exchange. At 180 metres tall, it is the second tallest building in the City of London and the sixth tallest in London.

PETRONAS Twin Towers

"As an internationally recognised landmark, the PETRONAS Twin Towers symbolise the courage, ingenuity, initiative, and determination, energy, confidence, optimism, advancement and zest of a nation." Tun Dr. Mahathir MohamadFormer Prime Minister of Malaysia (1981-2003)