World's Tallest Building/Structure

Buckocaster51 · May 19th, 2008, 09:58 PM

Just in case it slipped by you, there is now a new World's Tallest Man-made structure.

It is the Burj Dubai.

Just hit 650 meters with 150 m or so to go.

see it here.

It is a goodly-sized chunk of steel and concrete.

e-merlin · May 19th, 2008, 10:06 PM

Hey, Bucko, what's an Ioweigan doing counting in Metric?

Being from the flatlands of southwestern Kansas, anything taller than a barn is fear inspiring.

neocaster · May 19th, 2008, 10:07 PM

I was at the top of the CN Tower a couple of years ago (I think it was the tallest at the time) and you could see Buffalo across the lake.

jumpnblues · May 19th, 2008, 10:11 PM

Don't remember where it ranks but China has a big'un.

Nick JD · May 20th, 2008, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jumpnblues

Don't remember where it ranks but China has a big'un.

Are you meaning, Taipei 101? Taiwan.

Jelly · May 20th, 2008, 01:21 AM

It won't be long before someone builds one that is 801 meters.

cowboytwang · May 20th, 2008, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Buckocaster51

Just in case it slipped by you, there is now a new World's Tallest Man-made structure.

It is the Burj Dubai.

Just hit 650 meters with 150 m or so to go.

see it here.

It is a goodly-sized chunk of steel and concrete.

I just had to turn down a 3 week gig in Dubai, because of previous engagement conflicts. I would have loved to gone over and seen that area of the world. It's like the richest country on earth right now.

WisconsinStrings · May 20th, 2008, 06:09 AM

Boy is that thing ugly.

gibsonjunkie · May 20th, 2008, 06:22 AM

A school superintendent from here in Connecticut was hired to run a school over there - they paid her such an ungodly amount of money it was worth it for her to take a couple years off and move there...

Buckocaster51 · August 17th, 2008, 06:41 PM

It's been a while since we visited the Burj Dubai.

It's at about 700 meters now.

Those crane drivers much be crazy!

sultan59 · August 17th, 2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckocaster51

It's been a while since we visited the Burj Dubai.

It's at about 700 meters now.

Those crane drivers much be crazy!

I wouldn't want to climb that ladder 2100 feet above the ground!

Bswailes · August 17th, 2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckocaster51

It's been a while since we visited the Burj Dubai.

It's at about 700 meters now.

Those crane drivers much be crazy!

I never even imagined a building that darned high. (Wuzzat...about 2100 feet.)? It almost makes me ill. Great picture, tho!

eryque · August 17th, 2008, 07:34 PM

I wonder how much it sways in the wind.

Rocks · August 17th, 2008, 08:10 PM

Just riding to the top in the elevator would be scary!

sultan59 · August 17th, 2008, 08:11 PM

wow, that thing is gonna be just shy of half a mile high when finished!

Unseen · August 17th, 2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by WisconsinStrings

Boy is that thing ugly.

Is it the world's largest full concert organ? If so, I can't wait to hear Bach's Toccata and Fuge in D-minor on it!

Unseen · August 17th, 2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by eryque

I wonder how much it sways in the wind.

It better sway, because it's sway or break. I surely wouldn't want an office on the top habitable floor.

studio1087 · August 17th, 2008, 09:31 PM

I cannot imagine it. I've been atop the World Trade Center, Empire State Building, Sears Tower and the Hancock and I just cannot imagine a building as tall as this new one. I think that I would be afraid to ride the elevator in the new tower.

I shot these pics in the Hancock Tower last weekend. We did a long Museum weekend with the kids in Chicago. This is tall enough for me....

John

tazzboy · August 17th, 2008, 09:41 PM

Yeah if an Earthquake or Tsunami hits you sure in heck don't want to be in it

getbent · August 17th, 2008, 10:43 PM

all is vanity...

The great thing about Hubris is its ability to self police.

what would freud say?

that is all.

E.D. Patton · August 17th, 2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by getbent

all is vanity...

The great thing about Hubris is its ability to self police.

what would freud say?

that is all.

Taller than it is wide?

That speaks to a select audience. Most likely non-Freud reading.

getbent · August 17th, 2008, 11:16 PM

too true mister patton.... and I suppose sometimes a tall building is just a tall building...

studio1087 · August 18th, 2008, 08:34 AM

FYI...............

The black one towards the center is the Sears tower (tallest in the US).

reverbbb · August 18th, 2008, 09:23 AM

Dare I say - Tower of Babel?

That is simply too tall. What is the point?

graphs · August 18th, 2008, 10:19 AM

here's a couple neat photos taken from that tower:

May 19th, 2008, 09:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 56 Posts: 4,964 1 Photos	World's Tallest Building/Structure Just in case it slipped by you, there is now a new World's Tallest Man-made structure. It is the Burj Dubai. Just hit 650 meters with 150 m or so to go. see it here. It is a goodly-sized chunk of steel and concrete. __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

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Jelly Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 1,423 10 Photos	It won't be long before someone builds one that is 801 meters. __________________ "I got on a bus and I went to Fresno because I thought Merle Haggard lived there."

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August 17th, 2008, 06:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 56 Posts: 4,964 1 Photos	It's been a while since we visited the Burj Dubai. It's at about 700 meters now. Those crane drivers much be crazy! __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

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eryque Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: albany, ny [not chicago] Posts: 6,929 44 Photos	I wonder how much it sways in the wind. __________________ my blog: eryque.blogspot.com Updated 10.27.07 Subscribe_____________________

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Rocks Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Age: 47 Posts: 327	Just riding to the top in the elevator would be scary! __________________ Rocks Rocks Blues Guitars

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sultan59 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Whidbey Island Age: 49 Posts: 389	wow, that thing is gonna be just shy of half a mile high when finished!

August 17th, 2008, 09:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
studio1087 Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 44 Posts: 3,590 36 Photos	I cannot imagine it. I've been atop the World Trade Center, Empire State Building, Sears Tower and the Hancock and I just cannot imagine a building as tall as this new one. I think that I would be afraid to ride the elevator in the new tower. I shot these pics in the Hancock Tower last weekend. We did a long Museum weekend with the kids in Chicago. This is tall enough for me.... John __________________ JLG Carry On

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getbent Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Age: 48 Posts: 9,152 37 Photos	all is vanity... The great thing about Hubris is its ability to self police. what would freud say? that is all. __________________ Happiness makes up in height what it lacks in length.

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getbent Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Age: 48 Posts: 9,152 37 Photos	too true mister patton.... and I suppose sometimes a tall building is just a tall building... __________________ Happiness makes up in height what it lacks in length.

August 18th, 2008, 08:34 AM	#23 (permalink)
studio1087 Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 44 Posts: 3,590 36 Photos	FYI............... The black one towards the center is the Sears tower (tallest in the US). __________________ JLG Carry On

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reverbbb Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Just Plano, Texas Age: 49 Posts: 3,606 33 Photos	Dare I say - Tower of Babel? That is simply too tall. What is the point? __________________ "I come here to reflect a little."™ http://www.myspace.com/reverbbb2 Guitarist Praise & Worship Forum

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graphs Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 504	here's a couple neat photos taken from that tower: