Amazing Buildings Could Bring On Vertigo
The Web Urbanist brings us a collection of amazing houses from around the world. For example,
I know, right?
And speaking of the unusual, take a look at the Burj Dubai Skyscraper going up. Here’s a link to the photo where you can zoom in and see fantastic detail.
You can watch the progress here. To get a real idea of just how tall the building will be, here’s what the skyscraper would’ve looked like in New York City prior to September 11th, 2001.
Soon to be the tallest building in the world, luxury apartments will be available once it opens - estimated completion date in 2009 (or 2008 depending on what you read). According to the site,
Burj Dubai will feature residential, commercial and retail components including the world’s first Armani Hotel & Residences, exclusive corporate suites, a business centre, four luxurious pools and spas, an observation platform on Level 124 and 150,000 sq ft of fitness facilities.
Even in the absence of vertigo, I’d have to think long and hard before agreeing to sign a lease there. Maybe it is the memory of September 11th that gives me pause.
