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HL23 building in New York set to open
The residential tower by architect Neil Denari, should welcome its first occupants on June 1st, 2011 with interiors scheduled to be complete to coincide with the opening of Section 2 of the High Line. With a silhouette of patterned, brushed steel panels and glass, the building is designed to integrate itself into the public space. |
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Tokyo Sky Tree passes the 600 meter mark
Nikken Sekkei’s chainmail-style broadcasting, restaurant and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo is on its journey to becoming the second tallest freestanding structure in the world. The Tokyo Sky Tree may soar above its neighbors in Japan but resides firmly in the shadow of Burj Khalifa (828m). |
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Jerusalem reaches for the heavens
A new project to be built in downtown Jerusalem atop the ruins of the legendary Eden Cinema is seeking to recreate the success of the Mamilla Mall. Together with the well-known American Jewish architect, Daniel Libeskind, architect Yigal Levi is now designing the 24-story tower. |
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Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong: Countdown to world's tallest hotel opening
Hong Kong's getting ready for the opening of the "world's tallest hotel." It's housed in the International Commerce Center, a nearly 1,600-foot-tall skyscraper, and the hotel occupies floors 102-118. The Ritz-Carlton will have an outdoor rooftop bar and rooftop infinity pool claimed to be the "highest pool in the world." |
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French Spiderman ignores wind to ascend Burj Khalifa
Dubai: Crowds of people gathered on the Dubai Mall Boulevard faced great disappointment as rumors circulated Alain Robert, the French Spiderman, would not climb Burj Khalifa due to windy conditions. Yet at 6.10pm Robert took his first foothold on the world's tallest tower with one aim - to reach the top. |
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Skyscrapers climb ever higher
Despite ongoing economic woes, many "supertalls," which stretch at least 1,350 feet (about the Empire State Building's height), are chugging along and seem poised to be completed on schedule, according to the CTBUH which keeps tabs on them. Five of the top 11 supertalls now under construction are located in China. |
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Leader’s Message:
Sang Dae Kim
Qatar: Expect Amazing. CTBUH Chairman reflects on his recent travels to the Middle East region, the Council's growing presence in the regions, and the future of the tall building. |
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2011 Seoul Conference Update
William Pedersen of KPF and David Scott of Arup are now confirmed as keynote speakers. Deadline for abstracts April 15. See the Conference Newsletter for more. |
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Isover Student Competition
The UK winners have been named in the 2011 Isover Competition in which several CTBUH people were involved. Students of CTBUH’s Philip Oldfield participated and came away with top prizes. |
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Korean Supertall Technologies Research Project
The Council has secured research project funding from Korea as part of the establishment of its new research division. |
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March 2011 Qatar Meeting
Held at The Oyster, the information center for the Pearl-Qatar, a Riviera style development on a series of man-made islands along the coast of Qatar, this fourth meeting of the Qatar Chapter had 58 guests in attendance. |
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CTBUH Presents at Suzhou Elevator Expo
CTBUH Communications Manager Jan Klerks presented on Global Tall Buildings Trends as part of the Elxpo Trade Fair in Suzhou, China. He also visited the Shanghai Tower site. |
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How’d They Do That?!
Lecture by Ron Klemencic, Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago, USA, April 5, 2011 |
CTBUH China Workshop
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CTBUH 2011 Seoul Conference: Why Tall? Green, Humanity & Safety
COEX, Seoul, South Korea,10-12 October, 2011 |
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