Now that I think about it, I can't really think of a country other than the U.S. that has a skyscraper (not a tower or other landmark) that is recognized and known by name across the world or even country. Shanghai World Finance centre is the closest thing I can come up with.
Edit: Burj Khalifa might soon fit this criteria if it doesn't already.
Its an interesting question. With respect to intra-nationally recognized buildings, I would add the Moscow State University building:
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and the Gherkin in London. Everyone in the UK knows about it and a lot in North America and Western Europe.
In Southern and Eastern Asia, I would definitely say that the Petronas Towers dominate. Everyone knows about them. For east Asia exclusively, Taipei 101.
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Maybe the Calgary Tower too, but only because the name is easy to remember.
Its a bit sad really. Canada has no Empire State Building. Maybe the Bow will gain some widespread familiarity? (Probably not; not enough exposure in Calgary.)
If I can see the Bow from:
- the air
- Crowfoot LRT
- Seton/SE
and
- Centre St as a huge blue building, I'm set. Winnipegger too btw, so it kicks Portage and Main in the ass
PVM under construction in 1958. Notice on the bottom left of the construction site the CN tracks. For those who don't know, PVM (and its mall on the bottom) is built directly on top of 20 railroad tracks.
PVM is an excellent building, but not my favourite in Montreal. (that honor goes to Tour La Bourse )
I think that soon, if not already, the Absolute World Towers may become nationally recognizable skyscrapers. They are very iconic, and I have heard non-skyscraper fans talk about them.
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Absolute World towers have a great design, but they look cheap and are situated in Mississauga. I consider any Bay St. tower to be more iconic than these ones. As for PVM, if it's not the most iconic tower in Canada, it's definitely Montreal most recognised landmark.
- the air
- Crowfoot LRT
- Seton/SE
and
- Centre St as a huge blue building, I'm set. Winnipegger too btw, so it kicks Portage and Main in the ass
By exposure, I meant media exposure. Calgary's skyline is not featured in the opening of the National every night, etc., which makes it unlikely that the Bow will rise to national prominence IMO.
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Absolute World towers have a great design, but they look cheap and are situated in Mississauga. I consider any Bay St. tower to be more iconic than these ones. As for PVM, if it's not the most iconic tower in Canada, it's definitely Montreal most recognised landmark.
That Absolute is in Mississauga shouldn't factor into the decision at all. It's a great development, but still falls short. I'd say Place Ville-Marie is the most recognized skyscraper in Montreal, but not the most recognized landmark. That title goes to Olympic Stadium followed by that crucifix on top of Mont Royal.
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That Absolute is in Mississauga shouldn't factor into the decision at all. It's a great development, but still falls short. I'd say Place Ville-Marie is the most recognized skyscraper in Montreal, but not the most recognized landmark. That title goes to Olympic Stadium followed by that crucifix on top of Mont Royal.
I don't know anyone personally who has ever mentioned the crucifix on top of the hill.
I've been to Montreal 3 times and have never noticed this. :| Maybe it's not as noticeable as you think?
Fantastic shot of historic Montreal. It reminds me of a tiny Chicago...
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Very interesting about the train tracks. This comes up in the Calgary thread from time to time (i.e. wanting to bury the tracks downtown).
Rico, the Sun Life building is one of my personal fav's. When I was in Montreal I was just awe struck by it, it's sheer size and presence, amazing building.
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