conductorjoe Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Check out this large model of the Taipei 101 Tower, the world's tallest skyscraper, over at iBricks: http://ibricks.org/index.php?showtopic=3585 All I can say is, wow! Quote
Starwars4J Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 That's very, very impressive! The sheer number of those trans-green bricks alone is impressive, but the model itself looks very much like the real building! Totally blows my mind, thanks for sharing! Quote
Brick Miner Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 (edited) you know, the taipei 101 is one of my least favorite super-tall skyscrapers. i can't wait until it is topped for the world record by burg dubai or the chicago spire. though, i don't like the chicago spire much either :-D as for the MOC, i can't get past the fact that i don't like its real life counterpart :-/ though, i wonder what the scale is ??? one time i calculate how tall a minifig scale sears tower would have to be... i think it was at 33 feets high 8- Edited July 11, 2007 by Brick Miner Quote
Grand Moff Viceroy Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 The world's tallest skyscraper is Sears Tower, it is just that they don't count the two spires as part of the architectural structure, so sears is still taller. I saw that at brickshelf yesterday, I think. And, the world's tallest freestanding architectural structure was this communications tower, that was about 600 meters( empire state building is 390 about) but it collapsed in 1991. Quote
Brick Miner Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) i know this thread is supposed to be about the MOC... but i can't help but talk about skyscrapers... as they are one of my other interest *wub* i frequently refer to myself as a "skyscraper enthusiast" *sweet* in reference to GMV's post, here is an interesting diagram, showing a direct comparison from the sears to taipei... it does almost seem silly to call taipei "taller." but the fact of the matter is, you can't count the communication towers on top... this terminology is called "tip height." "structural height" is the record that taipie actually beat the sears tower and petronas twin towers on. however, the sears still holds the record for highest livable floor, and "tip height." go USA !!! anyone else want to talk skyscrapers !!! :-D - BM Edited July 12, 2007 by Brick Miner Quote
zeki Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 This thing is amaizing... nice detailes a ton of bricks... i'm loving it Quote
PaulC Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 i know this thread is supposed to be about the MOC... but i can't help but talk about skyscrapers... as they are one of my other interest *wub* i frequently refer to myself as a "skyscraper enthusiast" *sweet* it does almost seem silly to call taipei "taller." but the fact of the matter is, you can't count the communication towers on top... this terminology is called "tip height." "structural height" is the record that taipie actually beat the sears tower and petronas twin towers on. however, the sears still holds the record for highest livable floor, and "tip height." go USA !!! anyone else want to talk skyscrapers !!! :-D - BM Why yes BM, I do! This is a favourite topic of mine too. X-DOne of my iritations is that everyone seems to forget the CN Tower in Toronto. If you're talking "tip height", doesn't the CN Tower cinch it at 553.33m? Quote
Brick Miner Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 i think the tendency to "forget" about communication towers is that their is some human fascination with buildings being tall. it's kinda like saying, "shoving a poll up in the air just doesn't carry as much weight as putting a building up there." however, your right... if we are talking "tip height" and including communication towers in the equation, then toronto wins !!! i guess what i should have said was, the sears tower is the tallest building if measuring to tip height, but not tallest man-made structure. i just wish that the new architecture of these super-tell skyscrapers was as enjoyable as what has come before them. i haven't seen a design yet that im really impressed it. though, some of the entries for the world trade center re-build were quite interesting. i think architects are really trying to live up to the imaginary cities that have been created in science fiction since the movie Metropolis. seems pretty predicable to me, though. - BM Quote
PaulC Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) i think the tendency to "forget" about communication towers is that their is some human fascination with buildings being tall. it's kinda like saying, "shoving a poll up in the air just doesn't carry as much weight as putting a building up there."however, your right... if we are talking "tip height" and including communication towers in the equation, then toronto wins !!! i guess what i should have said was, the sears tower is the tallest building if measuring to tip height, but not tallest man-made structure. i just wish that the new architecture of these super-tell skyscrapers was as enjoyable as what has come before them. i haven't seen a design yet that im really impressed it. though, some of the entries for the world trade center re-build were quite interesting. i think architects are really trying to live up to the imaginary cities that have been created in science fiction since the movie Metropolis. seems pretty predicable to me, though. - BM Aha! The great debate begins. >:-) I guess I have a problem with some of the classifications that are put around these things. The CN Tower is not just a communications tower. (If we're talking communications towers, then the KVLY-TV mast in North Dakota is the clear winner, although it's supported by guy wires, which is a whole 'nother debate! :-| ). With their huge masts, at least one function of all these buildings is as a communications tower, so if you're going to outlaw the CN Tower for that then all the buildings we've mentioned so far can go too.If you're talking office blocks where every floor is habitable, then Sears is the master, but I think the word "building" is a general term, and the "World's Tallest Building" should be more inclusive. I like to think of a building as a free standing structure, supporting it's own weight, which has at least some enclosed floors that people can work in, so I would include things like the Seattle Space Needle, Eiffel Tower (go France!), CN Tower (go Canada!), even the Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope. Architecturally too, I find all these more interesting than office blocks. I think office blocks are kind of constrained by their function, and like yourself I haven't seen many that are really inspiring, although of the new super-skyscrapers that are now being built I think Burj Dubai comes close! One thing I think we can all agree on however: Taipei 101 sure is ugly! Edited July 12, 2007 by PaulC Quote
Brick Miner Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 The CN Tower is not just a communications tower. (If we're talking communications towers, then the KVLY-TV mast in North Dakota is the clear winner...hey, thanks... i had not actually known about this structure before. interesting.I think office blocks are kind of constrained by their function, and like yourself I haven't seen many that are really inspiring, although of the new super-skyscrapers that are now being built I think Burj Dubai comes close!yes, i actually like the burj dubai... out of all the cities in the world currently constructing skyscrapers, dubai has a collection of my most favorite.and as far as the height on the burj dubai... i simply can't believe we can construct a structure that tall. its simply awe-inspiring... here is a chart i found comparing the burj dubai to the rest... it really stands out... man, its just amazing... One thing I think we can all agree on however: Taipei 101 sure is ugly!yup, and i don't like the chicago spire either... i think its going to destroy the beautiful cradle of the chicago skyline. i do like the burj dubai, but my favorite super-tall skyscraper is the Kingdom Center in saudi arabia. however, my favorite tower architecture is american 20-30's.-------------------------------------------------- as for all the classifications, terminology, etc... (concerning height) you have valid arguments. it's hard to disagree with any of them. - BM Quote
Doctor Sinister Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 Question - skyscraper fans - how come one of the WTC buildings was 6 foot taller than the other? Dr. S. Quote
Brick Miner Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) there was two floors (not sure which two) which were taller in one building than in the other... i assume the two floors each had an extra 3 feet each :-D - BM Edited July 12, 2007 by Brick Miner Quote
Piranha Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 I also like skyscrapers :-) Take a look at this picture It shows all skyscrapers under consrtuction I was goning to mention the CN tower but you guys already beat me to it :-D The stratosphere tower is another one of my favorites Piranha Quote
PaulC Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 as far as the height on the burj dubai... i simply can't believe we can construct a structure that tall. its simply awe-inspiring...I can't believe it either! Wow! *wacko* as for all the classifications, terminology, etc... (concerning height) you have valid arguments.it's hard to disagree with any of them. Please do take my opinions with a pinch of salt. I find a lot of these classifications are made by organisations so that their favoured buildings come out on top, and I'm no different. I carefully constructed my argument to favour the CN Tower because my wife is Canadian and I have a real soft spot for it. I'm totally biased, just like everyone else! ;-) I see Piranha's voting for Canada too. Thanks, man! One thing I will add though, if like me you like visiting these buildings and getting as high as you can, the CN Tower currently has the World's Highest Publicly Accessible Observation Deck at 447m. Last time I went was really cloudy, but I'm hoping the weather will be better when I'm there again next month. Great fun debatin' with ya BM. :-) Quote
Poomerio Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 Wow, that's a masterpiece right there! The cost for all those green bricks must have been quite a bit =P - Poomie Quote
Brick Miner Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 hey piranha, thanks for linking that website... i have never seen that one before... what a valuable resource !!! i can tell im going to spend hours on that one 8- Quote
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