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Defining the development level of construction from
around the world and showcasing architect most wild design dreams, 2012
will see the opening of some the most stunning buildings in the world,
here is a list of the top developments to be completed within the next
few month:
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Delanoe Tower
This 50-story building will be the first skyscraper in Paris, France.
Also known as Projet Triangle, the office and residential building will
use solar and wind power. It will overlook Paris from its southwestern
extremity at the porte de Versailles, already home to a vast exhibition
center. Mayor Bertrand Delanoe was able to overturn Parisian law
limiting buildings heights to under 37 meters. The tower is the first of
six gratte-ciels (high-rise) projects to be launched by Mr Delanoë.
These are all in “exceptional” designated zones on the outer limits of
the city, with some to include subsidised housing to ease the capital’s
housing crisis.
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London Olympic Complex
With most of the major work done, only the finishing touches are left
for the grandest sporting stages. From the Olympic Stadium, where the
roof design was inspired by the form of the human muscle, to Zaha
Hadid’s Aquatic Center with its dramatic, S-shaped roof, many of the
buildings stand on their own, in terms of form and function. As a
collective group, the Olympic complex is truly fit for a celebration of
the world’s greatest athletes. The Olympic Park is made up of the nine
Olympic venues, listed below, plus the Olympic Village. Come 2012, it’ll
be THE place to be!
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Tokyo Sky Tree
Located in the Sumida Ward of Tokyo, Japan, this 630 meters (2080 feet)
structure is the tallest artificial structure in Japan even before its
completion and also doubles as the tallest broadcast tower in the world.
In July 2011, Japan ceased all analog broadcasts for televisions. The
Tokyo Sky Tree was built, in large part, to serve as the digital
broadcast antenna for the country. It will also feature restaurants and
observation decks and serve as a disaster prevention broadcast signal.
The completed tower will have curves that are meant to represent the
blade of a samurai sword and other features found in traditional
Japanese architecture.
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Marlins Stadium
The Miami Marlins (formerly the Florida Marlins) are going to be playing
baseball in their new stadium starting in the 2012 season. In terms of a
baseball stadium, it is small, but what makes this building stunning is
the dome shaped retractable roof and the nearly 15,000 square feet of
retractable, transparent panes that allow for the stadium-goer to have
an amazing view of the vibrant Miami skyline. Further adding to the
flair will be the two seawater tanks behind home plate that will feature
various forms of local sea life. The stadium is designed for the casual
fan to have a fantastic experience that will be unrelated to the game
itself.
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Shard London Bridge Tower
Upon its completion in May of 2012, Shard London Bridge will be the
tallest building in the European Union. Located in Southwark, London,
the 330 meters (1017 feet), irregular triangle structure will be
entirely encased in glass, using an advanced form of glazing that gives
the building a different appearance in the changing weather and seasons.
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