Tower Bridge London
Tower Bridge is one of the iconic symbols of London. It is a combined bascule and suspension bridge that goes across the River Thames. This iconic landmark in London is usually mistaken for the London Bridge which is actually the next bridge located upstream. Tower Bridge History The Tower Bridge was planned as increased commercial […]
Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is a monumental palatial home located in Woodstock in Oxfordshire, England. It is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough. It is considered as one of the largest houses in England that is not occupied by royalty. It has been recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987. Blenheim Palace History […]
Absolute World Towers
Absolute World is a striking residential condominium skyscraper complex located in Mississauga, Ontario in Canada. Its curving hourglass structural profile has given it a nickname the Marilyn Monroe Building. The twin towers are considered as currently the tallest buildings in the city of Mississauga. Absolute World Towers History Absolute World Towers got its first start […]
Salt Lake Temple
Salt Lake Temple is an imposing temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is the largest and the most well-known of the temples built by the church. It was the sixth temple completed of the over 130 temples and took around 40 years to complete. […]
China Central Television Headquarters
China Central Television Headquarters is an iconic skyscraper lording over an area in the Beijing Central Business District still sparse of nearby skyscrapers. This allows it to become a more noticeable landmark due to its unique design and architecture. And because of it, the unique skyscraper has been nicknamed by Beijing residents as “Big Boxer […]
Marina Bay Sands
Marina Bay Sands is an integrate resort complex located in front of Marina Bay in Singapore. The complex is developed by Las Vegas Sands and is considered as the world’s most expensive standalone casino property today, costing around S$ 8 billion. It is characterized by a three-tower complex topped by a 340-meter long SkyPark. In […]
Quinta da Regaleira Portugal
Quinta da Regaleira is a palatial estate located near the historic center of Sintra in Portugal. It is also known as the Palace of Monteiro the Millionaire, named after its first owner, Antonio Augusto Carvalho Monteiro. This ancient palace is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as part of the “Cultural Landscape of […]
The Bow Building
The Bow is an imposing 58-floor office building located in downtown Calgary in Alberta, Canada. It is considered as the tallest office tower in Canada as well as the tallest in the whole country outside of Toronto. It is considered also as one of the 10 significant architectural projects for 2012. The tower is so […]
Manchester Civil Justice Centre
The Manchester Civil Justice Centre is a striking government building located in Manchester, England in the United Kingdom. It houses several of Manchester’s court services and departments, including the County Court and the Manchester District Registry of the High Court, the city’s Family Proceedings Court, and the district probate registry. It is considered as one […]
CMA CGM Tower
The CMA CGM Tower is a 147 meter tall skyscraper located in the central business district in Marseille, France. It is the headquarters for the French shipping firm CMA CGM. It was designed to interact with the other landmarks located in the city, including the Chateau d’If and the Basilica and the Notre Dame de […]
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