giant structures
It is an impossible tack to the most amazing wonders of the modern world, since every year more wonderful construction appear. As soon as the tallest building in the world is completed, another even taller one breaks the record. Even though these construction are spectacular, the innovative technology which they in corporate will undoubtedly be improved on in the future.
The Petronas Tower
The Petronas Tower were the tallest building in the world when they were inaugurated in 1999. With a height of 452 metres, the slender twin towers, like two thin pencils, dominate the city of Kuala Lumpur. At the 41st floor, the tower are linked by a bridge, symbolizing a gateway to the city. The American architect Cesar Pelli designed the skyscrapers with eight-point star shapes with an Islamic influence to reflect the Muslim culture of Malaysia.
Constructed of high-strength concrete, the building provides around 1800 square metres of office space on every floor, and includes a shopping centre and a concert hall at the base. Other features of this impressive monument include double-decker lifts, and glass and steel sunshades.
The Millau Bridge
The Millau Bridge was opened in 2004 n the Tran Valley, in southern France. At the time it was built it was the world's highest bridge, reaching over 34om at the highest point. Described as one of the most breathtakingly beautiful bridges in the world, it was built to relieve Millau's congestion problems cause by traffic passing from Paris en route to Barcelona, in spain.
The bridge is supported by seven concrete and steel pillars which rise into seven graceful pylons. Designed by the British architect Norman Foster and constructed by a French company, it was built to withstand the most extreme seismic and meteorological conditions and is guaranteed for 120 years!