The plans for a new skyscraper to be built in Manhattan indicate something truly special, beyond the standard trend of record breaking heights. The project is called the Edgar Street Towers and will soon tower over Greenwich and Washington streets, nearby the famous Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. It was designed by Iwamoto Scott Architecture, who are collaborating with some of the leaders in modern building such as Beyer Blinder Belle, ARO, DeWitt Godfrey, Transsolar Climate Engineering and others in the…
London’s ‘Gherkin’ tower, properly known as 30 St. Mary Axe, is on the market for 820 million euro. Although London’s real estate market frequently catches the eyes of foreign investors, the prospect of owning 30 St. Mary Axe is attracting names not usually interested in London real estate to make offers, aiming to add this prestigious commercial monument to their collection. The tower goes onto the market amid persistent financial problems experienced by its current owners, the German real estate…
Dubai has accustomed us to fantasy construction developments to say the least. This moon shaped building, which literally cuts across the skyline with its beautiful form certainly succeeds in exceeding our high expectations. The tallest skyscraper in the world Burj Khalifa ,and the huge shopping center Dubai Mall are respectively found in Dubai. The Crescent Moon Tower is the latest gem to add to Dubai’s collection of cutting-edge construction challenges, which via Transparence House will be presented in the 11th…
The Shard is the name given to this skyscraper centrally positioned in the heart of London bridge. Designed by Renzo Piano, the skyscraper has been recorded as the highest skyscraper in Europe. It has recently been appointed the best skyscraper in the old-country, according to the prestigious Council on Tall Buildings and Human Habitat, which presents awards to the most impressive buildings worldwide each year. The 300 metre tall “crystal shard” with a total of 87 floors, of which 72…
The Canadian rapper Drake, has put his luxury pad in Toronto, Canada, on the market for 4.2 million Canadian Dollars, converting to 3.98 million American Dollars. It seems that Drake is very familiar with the luxury real estate market; besides this property in Toronto, he has sold a couple of apartments in Miami and has recently purchased an enormous villa in California for 7.7 million. The residence in Toronto covers 334 square meters and it is situated on the 22nd…
