Groundscraper
Today, Groundscraper is a topic that has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. From its emergence to the present, Groundscraper has generated a great impact on different aspects of society, culture and daily life. Knowing more about Groundscraper is essential to understand its relevance and the repercussions it has in today's world. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the impact of Groundscraper and its importance in modern society, offering a detailed analysis of its influence in various areas.
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A groundscraper is a large building that has relatively few stories but which greatly extends horizontally.
Definition
Encarta defines groundscraper as "a large low or medium-rise building, typically containing offices, that spreads horizontally and occupies a large amount of land".
Examples
- 5 Broadgate, a groundscaper owned by Swiss bank UBS, is the largest office building in the City of London.
- Horizontal Skyscraper – Vanke Center in Shenzhen is as large as the Empire State Building, but is laid out horizontally and 5 stories above ground level. A park occupies the space below.
- The Pentagon – the world's second largest office building
- Apple Park
- Bharat Mandapam
- The Squaire
- Colossus of Prora, originally 4.5 km (2.8 mi) in length.
- Estonian National Museum
See also
References
- ^ "Groundscraper definition". MSN Encarta. Archived from the original on November 17, 2009. Retrieved January 17, 2011.[better source needed]
- ^ "City 'groundscraper' unveiled". FT.com. May 16, 2006. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
- ^ Ouroussoff, Nicolai (2011-06-27). "Turning Design on Its Side". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
- ^ a b Cheek, Lawrence W. (January 15, 2011). "Architects Find Their Dream Client, in China". The New York Times.
- ^ a b "Horizontal Skyscraper - Vanke Center". Steven Holl Architects. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
