Desain Unik Rekor Gedung Pencakar Langit

Setelah gedung Petronas di Malaysia dan Doha Tower/Burj Khalifa di Dubai (yang satu ini tertinggi di dunia), tahun 2012 setidaknya mencatat 3 pencakar langit yang punya rekor sama.
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1. Absoute Towers (Mississauga, Kanada)
Dua buah gedung ini rasanya paling tinggi di benua Amerika. Selesai dibangun bila sesuai jadwal bulan Agustus mendatang dengan tinggi 179.5 meter dan 158 meter.

Winner: The Absolute Towers in Mississauga, Canada, a fast-growing suburb of Toronto, were named the best tall buildings in the Americas

The Absolute Towers are set to be completed in August 2012, and will reach a height of 179.5 meters (589 ft.) and 158 meters (518 ft.)

2. Bligh Street, Sydney (Australia)
Menariknya lihat foto konsep arsitekturnya, aliran udara diatur agar tercipta konsumsi energi yang optimal.

Striking: 1 Bligh Street was named the best tall building in Asia and Australasia. This 28-story elliptical tower stands out from the boxy structures nearby, in the heart of Sydney¿s central business district

Impressive: The centerpiece of 1 Bligh Street is the glass- and aluminum-lined atrium, Australia¿s tallest naturally ventilated sky lit atrium

Skyline: Palazzo Lombardia, in Milan, was named the best tall building in Europe. This 40-story government building is the first CTBUH award winner from Italy

Distinct: The Doha Tower in Qatar was named the best tall building in the Middle East and Africa

Al Bahar Towers in Abu Dhabi was named the most innovative tall building in the world

3. Palazzo Lombardia, Milan (Italia)
Tinggi 161,3 meter sudah mulai digunakan sejak awal 2010. Biaya pembuatan sekitar 400 juta Euro.