PYONGYANG | Ryugyong Hotel - Reconstruction | 1,083 FT / 330 M | 105 FLOORS

[speedy1979]

Originally Posted by Roadcruiser1

It doesn't matter. Roman Buildings built with concrete are still intact after thousands of years. The Limestone sections have worn away, but concrete still survives. So if concrete can last a long time how do you know if the building is in a poor condition. We are only assuming here people. No one has been there to check it out, and see what the problems are so stop guessing, and be happy that it is going to be completed. That is best thing out of us skyscraper buffs.

Roman concrete structures have indeed lasted at least 2,000 years the coliseum in Italy is a perfect example. However most modern concrete structures use non-stainless steel reinforcing bars which while making them dramatically stronger than there Roman counter-parts ironically contributes to there early demise if people are unwilling or unable to provide constant maintenance.

[JManc]

roman era buildings were actually made out of stone.

[BStyles]

How long has the Parthenon and the Coliseum been there? Some thousand years now?

Its a reason why some of our neo-classical buildings only need cleaning and sharpening every now and then, and not serious structural work.

[DecoJim]

Originally Posted by JMancuso

roman era buildings were actually made out of stone.

Roman buildings were constructed of a variety of materials. Load bearing walls often had stone or brick facing surrounding a concrete core. While the columns of the Pantheon are granite, the dome of the Pantheon used several increasing light varieties of concrete as the construction proceeded to the oculus at the top.

[KingKrunch]

latest picture from Feb 14th, 2011:



Looks like some sort of antenna equipment on the roof.
I also found the amount of traffic quite notable.

[HomeInMyShoes]

^It's looking more and more like some sort of death ray.

I really want to go there. It's just getting so surreal.

[Obey]

Originally Posted by KingKrunch

Looks like some sort of antenna equipment on the roof.

Some sort of antenna equipment on the roof, huh? What do you think this is for????!?!?!?!?

The point of this tower is just to be an antenna for an Egyptian telecommunications company, they are just making it look finished.

[JDRCRASH]

It's looking really nice!

[SD_Phil]

This may be one of those buildings that looks almost exactly like the renderings. Neat! Looks good.

[Roadcruiser1]

Not really if you look closely they are finishing the base of the building. Thus that means the building is clearly going to be occupied at some point. We don't know who of course would want to live or spend their night there, but maybe Chinese, and Russian tourists would, because a lot of Chinese, and Russians go there for vacation since it's cheap, and close to their homes.

[Roadcruiser1]

Nope if you really take your time to look it up tourists do come in from Russia, and China during the Spring season.

[Phil McAvity]

Originally Posted by Obey

Some sort of antenna equipment on the roof, huh? What do you think this is for????!?!?!?!?

The point of this tower is just to be an antenna for an Egyptian telecommunications company, they are just making it look finished.

I'm not so sure since the Orascom website was no help at all and wikipedia said this;

"The company expected to complete exterior work on the building in 2010, with interior work taking until 2012 or later. According to Orascom, work on the building's exterior is expected to last until the end of 2010, at which point interior work will begin, which will last until 2012 or beyond. The Ryugyong is planned to become a mixed-use development, including "revolving restaurant" facilities along with "a mixture of hotel accommodation, apartments and business facilities" according to BBC quoting Orascom's Mr. Bichra. Other sources have hinted on the future multi-purpose nature of Ryugyong, including one quoting that Ryugyong's "3,000 rooms, offices, restaurants, nightclubs and banquet halls remain hollow shells."

[brian.odonnell20]

I think the best view of this building will be at night, when will light up the night sky as a symbol of North Korea's economic might in tourism and free enterprise. O wait...

But seriously if they wanted to make this building look finished, then why not design it like a telecommunications tower and save millions of dollars ?

[mfastx]

Really is a beautiful building.

[Mr. Lion]

Originally Posted by Onn

Umm why did my comments get erased? Don't be cowards and face the truth.

Moderators sweeping out the trash. Stay on topic.

[Aleks]

not gonna lie, this looks pretty nice and although this is a far away shot the quality looks pretty decent considering the circumstances. the monster i looked at when i was younger is gone. i'll always remember it though!


link

[Roadcruiser1]

From Wikipedia.

[steveve]

an EPIC building. huge. almost like korea's pyramid.

[photoLith]

Ok, I must admit, thats pretty freakin sweet looking.

[Obey]

Originally Posted by Phil McAvity

I'm not so sure since the Orascom website was no help at all and wikipedia said this;

"The company expected to complete exterior work on the building in 2010, with interior work taking until 2012 or later. According to Orascom, work on the building's exterior is expected to last until the end of 2010, at which point interior work will begin, which will last until 2012 or beyond. The Ryugyong is planned to become a mixed-use development, including "revolving restaurant" facilities along with "a mixture of hotel accommodation, apartments and business facilities" according to BBC quoting Orascom's Mr. Bichra. Other sources have hinted on the future multi-purpose nature of Ryugyong, including one quoting that Ryugyong's "3,000 rooms, offices, restaurants, nightclubs and banquet halls remain hollow shells."

Not true, unfortunately. I guarantee you it is just a signal tower. And why do my posts get deleted when it is totally relevant?