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Dubai and Moscow’s Dynamic Architecture

David Fisher’s company “Dynamic Architecture” has designed two rotating skyscrapers, on for Dubai and one for Moscow. Dubai’s building will be made up of 80 floors, with an apartment on each floor. The rotation is made possible by 79 giant power-generating wind turbines that will also provide enough energy to power the entire building and feed extra [...]

World’s Tallest Hotel – Megastructures

The Burj Al Arab Hotel off the coast of Dubai rises 321 metres from an artificial island in the Arabian Gulf. tThis sail-like structure boasts numerous technical innovations, including the largest fabric wall and atrium in the world, and a “floating” restaurant. First envisioned by Dubai’s crown prince, the project was entrusted to the inexperienced architect [...]

Dubai’s Palm Island – Megastructures

This project is so vast that it can be seen from space. Palm Jumeirah is an artificial island in the shape of a massive palm tree. It is part of an even bigger plan to transform Dubai into one of the world’s premiere tourist destinations. But with only a few years to create this paradise [...]

World’s Largest Arch Bridge – Dubai

The bridge will bet 670 feet tall and will have 12 lanes of traffic. This means it will be able to carry up to 2,000 vehicles per hour. It should be finished for 2012 and it will cost about $817 million.
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Dubai to build world’s tallest arch bridge

Building the Burj Dubai – Big, Bigger, Biggest

When completed, the Burj Dubai will be the world’s tallest skyscraper. But how is it possible? What technology wil allow 35,000 people in a single building?

Hydropolis Undersea Resort – Dubai

The abandoned project of Hydropolis, a completely underwater hotel close to The Palm depelopment. Shows how it would have been built.

Coral Island Resort – The World – Dubai

An amazing resort under construction at Nakheel’s “The World” islands in Dubai.

Dubai – Impossible City

The best documentary ever made about Dubai and its incredible constructions. All aspects of the new constructions are discussed. From the palm islands, to burj dubai, the floating bridge, Burj Al Arab and the metro construction.
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http://www.edibek.com/2007/03/13/dubai/

Mohammed Bin Rashid Gardens, Dubai

Great urban development in Dubai.
“The Mohammed Bin Rashid Gardens capture the spirit of Civic Design, creating new hope for the Middle East by restoring the soul of Arabian civilization to the heart of its cities.
A literal translation of the astrolabe’s ornate brass rete, the city’s parks and gardens form a lush green net that catches [...]

Creating Incredible Islands in Dubai

Great video featuring Dubai’s Palm islands ant The World.
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Dubai – The fastest growing city in the world

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Building the Great Pyramid

The recent robotic explorations of the ‘air-shafts’ in the Great Pyramid have demonstrated that there are still many mysteries surrounding the ancient monument. Ian Shaw discusses the debate around the building of the great structure and investigates the methods used in its construction.

Oresund Bridge – Megastructures

Stretching a staggering 8-kilometres, the Oresund Bridge changed the face of Scandinavia when it opened in 2000, carrying both road and rail traffic from Copenhagen in Denmark to Malmo in Sweden. Follow the progress of the project, focusing on the challenges that the designers, engineers, and construction teams face.

Shanghai World Financial Center – Extreme Engineering

This mixed use skyscraper which consists of office spaces, hotel rooms, conference rooms, observation decks and shops on the ground floors. The hotel component will open with 175 rooms and suites in mid-2008 as the Park Hyatt Shanghai.
On September 14, 2007, it became the tallest structure in China, including Hong Kong, as well as the world’s third [...]

Topic: dubai

Dubai and Moscow’s Dynamic Architecture

World’s Tallest Hotel – Megastructures

Dubai’s Palm Island – Megastructures

World’s Largest Arch Bridge – Dubai

Building the Burj Dubai – Big, Bigger, Biggest

Hydropolis Undersea Resort – Dubai

Coral Island Resort – The World – Dubai

Dubai – Impossible City

Mohammed Bin Rashid Gardens, Dubai

Creating Incredible Islands in Dubai

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Building the Great Pyramid

Oresund Bridge – Megastructures

Shanghai World Financial Center – Extreme Engineering

Rio-Antirrio Bridge – Megastructures

Building the Burj Dubai – Big, Bigger, Biggest

Building Hong Kong’s Airport – Extreme Engineering

Stonecutters Bridge – Discovery Channel

Dubai – Impossible City

Engineering Thrills – Discovery Channel