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Chrysler Building New York USA - SiliconInfo

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Iconic and attractive Chrysler Building has set USA in global stage due to its astonishing design with sky kissing height. It is located in the East Side of Midtown Manhattan in New York, lies at the cross road of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue in the Turtle Bay neighborhood. Designed by leading Brooklyn born architect William Van Alen, the construction of Chrysler Building has started from 1928 and completed in 1930 . It was the tallest building in 1930 around the world, held in that position for 11 months. Later on, World Trade centre became the tallest building in 1931 . Chrysler Building is the classic example of Art Deco Architecture. In 2007, it was listed at seventh rank by American Institute of Architects on the List of America's Favourite Architecture.  Chrysler Building is an office building, contains 77 floors with the height of 1,046 ft. It constructed from steel frame and metal framing, covered with white brick and dark gray brickwork. The spir...

JW Mariott Marquis Dubai UAE - SiliconInfo

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Marriott Internationals – a world renowned American hospitality company whose franchise is spread all over the world have its 59th major franchise in Dubai which is growing rapidly its name in hotel industries is JW Marriott Marquis. Adding to the luxury and style quotient of Dubai, JW Marriott Marquis is located in Sheikh Zayed Rd of Dubai. Holding the record of world’s tallest hotel, it is surrounded with some great mark of progresses which is leading Dubai towards some great urban growth. Those are Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai International Airport and the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Construction of hotel has started from 2006 . One of its tower completed in January 2012 while another one in 2014 . It is owned by Emirates group and Architecture by Arch Group Consultants. The design of the hotel is inspired by postmodern Architectural design which is quite evident of the shape i.e. trunk of palm tree. JW Marriott is 72 storey towers whi...

Dubai Pearl UAE - SiliconInfo

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In the Mecca of great and impressive Architectural structure , everyday there is a new addition in the list of ongoing Constructions . This time it is something which will embellish urban setting. As the name itself represent luxury and upper class style-Dubai Pearl- which brings together premium houses and offices. Situated in Al Sufouh Road,Dubai, it is currently under construction. The project has started from 2009 and expected to complete in 2016 . The development contract has given to Leighton Contractors and Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises with the architectural responsibility on e- construct – a Dubai based Engineering firm. It is targeted to carry 9000 residents with 12000 employers. Being the multi-functional building it will offer commercial offices, retail shops, leisure and entertainment, hospitality, premium residences and lastly socializing hubs. This promising project is making news for its appealing and tempting assurance.  Defining the word luxury and...

Denver Union Station USA - SiliconInfo

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Any transportation hub is by default the central point of any city. In case of Denver-capital of Colorado USA – it’s Denver Union Station, which is located at the edge of city. This station has listed as one of the best steel construction in 2015 by Structural steel industry owing to the part that major construction is done by steel. It opened in June 1, 1881 and the present day construction has taken place in 1914 . In 2014 , the Denver Union Station has gone through a major renovation resulted in the addition of a train hall, Crawford Hotel, several restaurants and shops. The historical significance related to Denver Union Station is that the structure and design has inferred from Beaux Arts of Paris.  The main architects behind the latest renovation are Owings & Merrill LLP who had also played the role of structural Engineers. As this station has been redeveloped more than once, the architectural designs are also taken forward from old to new. One is the old constru...

La Maison du Savoir University of Luxembourg - SiliconInfo

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Recently University of Luxembourg has seen its new development in the form of multipurpose building which has built exactly at the centre of university campus taking all the attention of viewers due to its noticeable flickering outside layer. It has named as La Maison du Savoir . The construction was going on for eight years, from 2007 to 2015 . It is the outcome of collaboration between Baumschlager Eberle (Global Architecture Firm) and Christian Bauer (local office) & Associés Architectes. Located on the site of old steel plant in Belval neighborhood of Esch-sur-Alzette, La Maison du Savoir is the part of campus expansion of University of Luxembourg. La Maison du Savoir is an 18 storey communication centre which was the only building with single wall construction. It contains lecture rooms, seminar halls, administrative offices, professor lounges and restaurants. In totality, it covers the area of 50,000 square meters. The building is pillared as horizontal volume fr...

Brooklyn Bridge New York USA : Knot which is Strongly Tied

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Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest and iconic bridges of New York which holds the pride and historical significance of America. It was the first steel wired suspension bridge which was known for its breathtaking design leaded America to International stature and changed the attitude of world towards the steel construction and suspension bridge. The designing of bridge was initiated by John Roe-bling in late 1860s and completed by his son and daughter in law Washington and Emily Roe-bling respectively in 1883. It has taken this long to build as the infusion of heavy metals has taken place in construction and design.  Brooklyn Bridge, also known as East River Bridge passes over the East River connecting the capital of Manhattan and Brooklyn. It has chosen as National Historic Landmark and National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1964 and 1972 respectively.    Brooklyn Bridge is steel wired suspension bridge comprised of 5,989 ft, 85 ft and 27...

Eskisehir Spa & Thermal Hotel Eskisehir Turkey : Close to the Earth

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It is always refreshing to stay in a place which energise and sooth the body. The energy is not only in terms of lively mind but also refer to the natural sources of energy which is beneficial for the sustenance of atmosphere. Eskisehir Hotel and Spa has followed the mentioned concept in their design as well as construction. The location i.e. Eskisehir is the land of many great civilizations. This historical significance is pretty much evident in the Construction itself it made as a modern version of Odunpazari’s Jargon and historical appearance. The construction of the building has started from 2011 and completed in 2013. It was designed by GAD & Gökhan Avcıoglu . It has won International Hotel and Property Awards, Green Good Design Award in 2013 and shortlisted in world’s best building of 2015. Eskisehir Spa & Thermal Hotel is mid-rise building which has built around a spa and wellness centre. It covered 45.000 m2 as a total construction area. As spa and well...

Inland Steel Building Chicago US: Holding the spot of a trendsetter

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Something which marks the new era will always be considered as great in historical pages. Same is the case of America where Inland Steel Building has marked the beginning of modern commercial tall building in Chicago. It was first building which has made post World War -ɪɪ and Great Depression of 1930 in Chicago Loop. Situated in 30 W. Monroe Street, It has designed by Bruce Graham and Walter Netsch of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Inland Steel Building is head quarter of Inland Steel Company which was established in 1930 ’s and at the 8th rank of steel company in 1950 ’s. They wanted to mark their success by making an innovative and modern building and this is how Inland Steel Building has established. Inland Steel is a 101.30 m high building with 25 storey. The building is designed as square steel grids fitted on green glass. Like every building Inland Steel has got an impressive facade. The facade is Gray and made of steel. It contains windows of glazed green ...

Jean Mermoz School Maule Chile

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Silicon Valley is an India based company specialized in mobile and web application development. At Silicon Valley, CAD plays an important role. Here, Computer Aided Design is used for given entity including drafting, detailing, engineering and modeling. Our team of expert professionals is well-trained, skilled and experienced to tackle every complexity involves in given project. It is indeed their hard work and dedication which drives CAD towards the path of success and glory. Along with national CAD also provides its services at international stage with Outsourcing its service includes Bim Construction Oman and at various countries. At CAD every specialisation of Computer Aided Design is available with proper technicalities whether it’s Fabrication Drawings or Instrumentation Drawings.  Our service comes in economic prices without compromising with quality. The completion deadline of every given project is an assured deal from us to our valuable clients. Along wi...

High Line 23 New York USA : Artistically Appealing

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It is very rare to find that art and commercialization goes hand in hand because of the difficult combination. Making artsy, modern and commercially viable building is a tough nut to crack. But the challenging task has completed by leading American architect designer Neil Denari who had the charge of making his ambitious project High Line 23 situated in Chelsea District of Manhattan’s Wets in New York, USA. This project has started in 2009 and completed in June 1, 2011. It has been the most awaited project for New York as it has proved to be the connection between culture and masses. Due to this USP it was highly appreciated among the masses so much so that it has won National Recognition Award in 2012 and Merit award in 2012. High Line 23 is an 14 story, 42,395-sf residential building which has achieved the luxury and artistic quotient together. It contains ground floor of 3,585 sf with huge gallery space, elevated terrace/garden area and 11 condominium units. Each floor conta...

Steel Outsource Fabrication Drawings Services At California - SiliconInfo

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Modish , progressive and creatively flawless is how one could perceive the Dalian International Conference Center . It is the symbol of development and progress in China. Designed by the leading Australian architects Bureau of Coop Himmelb (l) comprising the team of Victoria Coaloa , Quirin Krumbholz and Eva Wolf, Dalian International Conference Center is the part of transformation project of coastal brownfield and reclaimed land of the city. Located in the Dalian, China which is the part of Chinese Liaoning Province at southernmost part of the Liaodong Peninsula, the centre was completed in 2012 . Dalian International Conference Center is primarily covers the total area of 117650.0 sqm . The main material used in Construction is steel. It is placed 7 m above ground level supported by 14 concrete and vertical composite steel cores. The tracing of building on the construction site arranged at the two urban axis amalgamate in front of the building. The centre contains the trans v...

Cube house Rotterdam Neither land : Innovatively Groundbreaking

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Architecture always bound by challenging the conventions. At times this challenge can go one of the two ways, either impresses or backfires. Pushing the boundaries is something an architect faces at least one in a lifetime. The present one has also break the typical housing norm and went one step ahead with loads of appreciation. It is the Cube House, situated in Kubuswoningen of Oude Haven which holds a historical significance for the Rotterdam. Oude Haven has seen the bombing of 1940 which destroyed the place drastically. In 1974 , with the change in government, Hans Mentink – in charge for the spatial planning appointed leading architect Piet Blom to design something which should be different than usual housing norms. Piet Blom was already got fame for his cubic houses in Helmond and the he is going to apply in Kubuswoningen. The construction of Cube house has started 1982 and completed in 1984 .  CAD Outsourcing is an India based company specialized in CAD based archi...

De Rotterdam Neitherland : Vibrant and Adaptable

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Architectural genius is not something one can see every day. The one here comes to our scanner is a city in itself. Yes, it is one of the buildings which has shortlisted for Archaic awards 2015. It is De Rotterdam situated in Rotterdam, Neither land . What makes it stand out from the rest is the area it covers, because being a vast building it expands to wide area but at the same time it is very compact from inside which helps in putting up with large number of rooms from commercial to residential to entertainment to leisure. This makes De Rotterdam one of the major contributors in the economy of Rotterdam. Almost contains everything and connecting three glass towers together, it earned the title of Vertical City. The location of De Rotterdam is very eye-catching because it is situated between KPN tower and Rotterdam Cruise Terminal, exactly above river Mass which gives a very magnificent view. The construction of De Rotterdam has started in 2009 and completed in 2013 . A...

Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, UAE: The more the Merrier

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It seems that skyscrapers are the specialty of UAE and current one is not only serving one purpose but it is accommodating multi-functional building which leads Etihad tower to being a structure of five towers in totality. Etihad Tower is located in West Corniche road, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Being in the eminent locality it comes near the Arabian Gulf and opposite of prestigious Emirates Palace Hotel. The design of Etihad had picked from an architectural designing competition in 2005 where the selected design was the winner. Initially it was taken by Sheikh Suroor Projects Department but later on many international architectural firms has been roped in this project. One of the essential is The Jumeirah Group- who taken care of Hotel tower of Etihad and many portions of podium over which the tower is standing. Etihad Tower has completed on 2011. Etihad Towers consist of five towers which serves more than one function. It has multi-level base of podium which place over a four level ba...