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From the pyramids of ancient Egypt to modern-day skyscrapers, giant buildings have reflected the diverse consciousness of mankind. Recently a succession of supertall buildings are being constructed in the Middle East, China and elsewhere, and we are on the verge of an era when a height of one mile is a reality. Is human civilization hard-wired to yearn for massive structures?
World Trade Center worker wants to 'feel the wind...
The site of the 9/11 terrorist attacks near the southern tip of Manhattan Island was full of helmeted construction workers and the roar of heavy machinery in mid-March.
ARCHITECTS SPEAK/ Fumihiko Maki: Time determines...
The various people connected to and affected by the redevelopment of Ground Zero in New York City where the World Trade Center once stood had a profound emotional investment in ...
Living it up in the world's tallest building
When Munged Dolah opens the curtains of his living room window in the morning, the view is both breathtaking and surreal.
ARCHITECTS SPEAK/ Adrian Smith: A mile high...
Whether it's the Middle East or China, cities that are turning into major urban centers feel a need to be recognized.
China attracts top architects with its scale and...
The high-rises that dominate the skyline of Shanghai's Pudong district scream out China's arrival as an economic power.
ARCHITECTS SPEAK/ Wang Shu: A hatred of 'large and...
Many of the new landmarks being built in China's cities have been designed by foreign architects. When I look at these large and daring structures, I get goose bumps from the...
ARCHITECTS SPEAK/ Kengo Kuma: Consideration...
With skyscrapers in the Middle East and China being the focus of attention these days, I spoke with architect Kengo Kuma, who is active throughout Asia and the West, about the...
Questioning the 'communality' of mega-structures
For 40 years, they dominated the Lower Manhattan skyline, but today, the buildings are conspicuous by their absence.
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ASICS races for larger share of global sport shoe...
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