In modern day‚ overcrowding is once again the issue with many redevelopments happening in London‚ especially at Royal Docks. The developers are turning once again towards the high-rise buildings with some construction works already started. Furthermore‚ a recent report revealed that around 70 high-rise buildings are under construction and nearly 200 more planned in London. The construction boom would have a significant impact on capital’s skyline. Once again the opinion is split. Some argue this
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There are some competitors of PT Wijaya Karya Tbk (WIKA): 1. PT Adhi Karya (Persero) Tbk PT Adhi Karya (Persero) Tbk is one of the major Indonesian state-owned enterprise (BUMN) engaged in construction services. The company also supported by five subsidiry companies‚ consist of PT Adhi Reality‚ PT Duri Indah Raya‚ PT Adhicon Persada‚ Adhi Oman LLC‚ and Adhi Multipower Pte. Ltd. This company become competitors of PT Wijaya Karya Tbk (WIKA) because they also serve the similiar field or customer
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n 1890‚ Jacob Riis published a groundbreaking booked titled “How the Other Half Lives.” Jacob Riis‚ a Danish immigrant‚ spent the majority of the 1880s collecting the information that would later go into his bestselling book. “How the Other Half Lives” provides a written and visual portrayal of the horrendous living conditions in many New York City slums. While the middle and upper classes lived considerably more comfortable lives‚ the people suffering through the horrid conditions in the aforementioned
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The capitol of the United States‚ Washington D.C.‚ is known around the world as having some of the finest and highest end real estate in the country. Impressive in every regard ranging from architectural styles to the people and companies that inhabit the commercial and residential buildings‚ this city also is home to some of the most well-built and secure facilities in the world......rivaled only by New York City. The buildings in question‚ of course‚ are the buildings that house various governmental
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Enger Memorial Tower Enger Memorial Tower was built in 1939 in order to remember Bert Enger‚ who immigrated to Duluth from Norway and became a powerful and successful furniture store owner through hard work and dedication. He believed in sharing his success with the city that helped him achieve it and allowed Duluth to develop land near Enger Tower‚ including the building of a park and a golf course. When he died in 1931 he left two-thirds of his estate to Duluth. In order to commemorate Bert
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What is the Fastest Elevator in the World? on December 22‚ 2010 What is the fastest elevator in the world? Is it that cool glass one from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? No‚ it isn’t! Although it could be rather interesting if you had Willy Wonka as your elevator companion—at least you would not be bored if the elevator broke down between floors 176 and 177. So‚ what is the fastest elevator in the world? The REAL fastest elevator in the world can be found in the world’s tallest building‚ Taipei
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KAIST Modern Architecture [HSS374] Review paper The way that I look at Architecture 20120659 Lee-Kanghee Nowadays there are so many fantastic buildings. Like wearing trendy clothes‚ buildings boast a gorgeous appearance using high-rise‚ glass curtain‚ curved‚ peculiar shape‚ and etc. As if wearing a slightly different uniform‚ Modern Architecture bubbled up with high technology and ostentation just for show. However‚ architecture is built on land‚ and human lives in architecture. The architecture
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Arren Quigley Architectural Genius in the Renaissance At the beginning of the Renaissance a problem was apparent in Florence. The city was trying to distinguish themselves from Milan‚ their rival‚ and had built a great cathedral‚ Santa Maria del Fiore‚ with this in mind. The problem was that for 122 years the church had been left open to the elements. No roof had been built. In 1418‚ the town fathers of Florence decided that the time had come to build a roof. The roof had to be grand and tall.
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There have been many improvements in the farming industry. Indoor farming‚ like greenhouses have come along way in the past century. The constant need for food combined with the lack of sufficient land to grow food has increased the need for scientists to come up with modern advances in the farming business. With the growing need for land and the growing population scientists have come up with the idea of vertical farming. The idea of vertical farming is continually growing. According to Wikipedia
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There are often arguments over urban renewal and heritage preservation. Suggest at least two ways in which a compromise can be reached with appropriate evidence to support your view. The main characteristic of Hong Kong’s culture lies in the successful blend of East and West. Our heritage items are a testimony to our unique past and are irreplaceable. Heritage preservation provides a legacy for future generations‚ shows how those before lived‚ and enables us to retain knowledge and memories
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