Seven Architectural Wonders of the WorldKenny Slaught
The document summarizes 7 architectural wonders of the world: 1) Empire State Building in New York City, which was the world's tallest building for over 40 years. 2) Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, which took over 4 years to build and completed ahead of schedule. 3) Kogod Courtyard in Washington D.C., which features a wavy glass-and-steel roof over a beautiful public space. 4) Hoover Dam, which was the largest dam in the world when completed in 1935. 5) CN Tower in Toronto, which was the world's tallest tower when completed in 1976. 6) Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, which opened in 1997 and attracted almost 4 million tourists
Seven architectural wonders of the worldKenny Slaught
The document summarizes notable landmarks from around the world, including:
- The Empire State Building in New York City, which was the world's tallest building for over 40 years and offers views of the city from its observation decks.
- The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, which took over 4 years to build and opened in 1937, providing a vital transportation link.
- The Hoover Dam, which was the largest dam in the world when completed in 1935 and generates electricity for over 1 million homes today.
- The Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and was completed in 1914 after being taken over by the United States.
10 architectural wonders of the modern worldKenny Slaught
10 architectural wonders of the modern world: Dynamic tower in Dubai, Burj Al Arab In Dubai, Petronas Towers, Sydney Opera House, National Stadium in China, Taipei building, 30 st. Mary Axe, Central Television Building, China, Millennium Dome, CITIC Plaza.
The document provides information about famous structures from around the world, including Big Ben, the Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, the Statue of Liberty, Stonehenge, the Sydney Opera House, the Taj Mahal, and the Tower of London. Each structure lists its location. Image sources are provided at the end.
The document lists the seven new wonders of the world as voted on in 2007, providing brief descriptions of each:
1. Taj Mahal in India, built by Shah Jahan between 1632 and 1653.
2. Chichen Itza in Mexico, a Mayan temple city with 91 steps on each side representing the days of the year.
3. Colosseum in Rome, capable of seating 50,000 and site of gladiator fights and performances.
4. Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, a statue of Jesus located 700 meters above sea level.
5. Great Wall of China, a fortification stretching 7,300 km built between the 5
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Seven Architectural Wonders of the WorldKenny Slaught
The document summarizes 7 architectural wonders of the world: 1) Empire State Building in New York City, which was the world's tallest building for over 40 years. 2) Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, which took over 4 years to build and completed ahead of schedule. 3) Kogod Courtyard in Washington D.C., which features a wavy glass-and-steel roof over a beautiful public space. 4) Hoover Dam, which was the largest dam in the world when completed in 1935. 5) CN Tower in Toronto, which was the world's tallest tower when completed in 1976. 6) Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, which opened in 1997 and attracted almost 4 million tourists
Seven architectural wonders of the worldKenny Slaught
The document summarizes notable landmarks from around the world, including:
- The Empire State Building in New York City, which was the world's tallest building for over 40 years and offers views of the city from its observation decks.
- The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, which took over 4 years to build and opened in 1937, providing a vital transportation link.
- The Hoover Dam, which was the largest dam in the world when completed in 1935 and generates electricity for over 1 million homes today.
- The Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and was completed in 1914 after being taken over by the United States.
10 architectural wonders of the modern worldKenny Slaught
10 architectural wonders of the modern world: Dynamic tower in Dubai, Burj Al Arab In Dubai, Petronas Towers, Sydney Opera House, National Stadium in China, Taipei building, 30 st. Mary Axe, Central Television Building, China, Millennium Dome, CITIC Plaza.
The document provides information about famous structures from around the world, including Big Ben, the Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, the Statue of Liberty, Stonehenge, the Sydney Opera House, the Taj Mahal, and the Tower of London. Each structure lists its location. Image sources are provided at the end.
The document lists the seven new wonders of the world as voted on in 2007, providing brief descriptions of each:
1. Taj Mahal in India, built by Shah Jahan between 1632 and 1653.
2. Chichen Itza in Mexico, a Mayan temple city with 91 steps on each side representing the days of the year.
3. Colosseum in Rome, capable of seating 50,000 and site of gladiator fights and performances.
4. Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, a statue of Jesus located 700 meters above sea level.
5. Great Wall of China, a fortification stretching 7,300 km built between the 5
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10 Places to Invest in Property InternationallyKenny Slaught
The document discusses real estate prices and properties available in 10 different international locations. In the Algarve region of Portugal, a 3-bedroom villa with a pool can be found for around £300,000, while an oceanfront 7-bedroom home would cost £6.2 million. On Ambergris Caye in Belize, a 2-bedroom beachfront condo is available for around $250,000. Along the French Riviera, a 1-bedroom apartment costs about $175,000, whereas a 9-bedroom villa in Cannes has a price tag of $55 million.
6 of The Hottest Real Estate Spots in The WorldKenny Slaught
1. The Tour Odeon Monaco in Monaco is rumored to be the most expensive tower in the world, with average unit sales of $8,000 per square foot and a $350 million penthouse.
2. Charleston, South Carolina is a historic coastal city that is growing in popularity for its lovely weather and growing tech industry, making it one of the fastest growing cities for software in the US.
3. On the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the luxury community of Kukui'ula has home sites starting at $1 million and cottages selling for $2.5 million, located around the central Plantation House.
ZCB Bamboo Pavilion in Hong Kong; Chan Chan Tourist Station in Trujillo, Peru; Bamboo Pavilion in Songyang, China; Green Ladder in Sydney, Australia, among many others
The 10 Buildings with the Best NicknamesKenny Slaught
The document summarizes the nicknames of 10 notable buildings around the world. Some of the buildings nicknamed include the Walkie Talkie building in London for its resemblance to the communication device, the Marilyn Monroe towers in Canada for their curvy design resembling the iconic actress, and the Cheesegrater building in London for its distinctive wedge shape. Other nicknamed buildings mentioned are the Batman building in Nashville due to its incorporation into Tennessee driver's licenses, the Big Pants building in Beijing for its pant-like design, and the Gherkin in London which is one of the city's most recognized architectural pieces.
Walmart retained the top spot on the Fortune 500 list of top retailers for 2015, generating $482.1 billion in revenue. Exxon Mobil held the second spot with $246.2 billion in revenue from oil and gas. Apple came in third generating $233.7 billion despite not yet entering the automobile market. Berkshire Hathaway ranked fourth with $210.8 billion in revenue and ownership of companies like GEICO, Dairy Queen, and Kraft Heinz.
11 Best Non-Gateway Cities for InvestmentKenny Slaught
A survey conducted by DLA Piper found that 78% of real estate professionals believe non-gateway markets will be preferred locations for investment in the next year. The survey ranked Houston as the best non-gateway city for commercial real estate investment, followed by Portland and Raleigh-Durham based on weighted scores from respondents. The survey was administered between March 10-25 of this year.
10 Office Markets with the Highest Annual Rent GainsKenny Slaught
The document discusses 10 office markets with the highest annual rent gains in the United States. It provides details on average rental prices per square foot and vacancy rates for each market. The markets mentioned are Oakland, Dallas-Fort Worth, Nashville, Austin, Detroit, San Jose, Cambridge, Fort Lauderdale, Oakland suburbs, and Salt Lake City. Average rents in these markets ranged from $20.38 per square foot in Detroit to $65.26 in Cambridge. Many of the markets saw increasing rental prices and decreasing vacancy rates from the previous year.
11 New Retail Concepts Expanding in the USAKenny Slaught
This document discusses the expansion plans of several retail chains into new markets. Whole Foods is launching smaller format stores called 365. Starbucks is opening large format Roastery locations in Seattle and New York. Several restaurant chains like Portillo's, Mission BBQ, and Nando's Peri Peri Chicken are expanding to new states. Retailers ranging from toy shops to supermarkets to Japanese retailers like Muji and Primark are opening new stores across the US and globally in locations ranging from 4,500 square feet to over 100,000 square feet as they continue to grow their brands internationally.
The Top 10 Markets for Mega-Warehouse ConstructionKenny Slaught
The document lists the top 10 markets for mega-warehouse construction in 2017. The Inland Empire tops the list with 6 buildings totaling 6.4 million square feet set to be built this year. Chicago comes in second with 5 buildings and 5.6 million square feet under construction. Philadelphia takes third place with 5 buildings for a total of 5.4 million square feet.
The 9 Tallest Skyscrapers Being Completed in 2016Kenny Slaught
The document lists and describes the 9 tallest skyscrapers that are scheduled to be completed in 2016. They include:
1) PingAn Finance Center in Shenzhen, China, which will be the 4th tallest building in the world at 599 meters tall with 115 stories.
2) Goldin Finance 117 in China, the second tallest in China at 117 stories with a diamond-shaped crown holding an indoor pool and dining.
3) LotteWorld Tower in Seoul, South Korea, the 5th tallest in the world at 123 floors and engineered to withstand strong earthquakes and winds.
Forbes Most Beautiful Places in the WorldKenny Slaught
This document lists and briefly describes 11 of the most beautiful places to visit in the world according to Forbes, including Longsheng, China known for its dragon-like rice terraces; Kauai, Hawaii which is very rainy making it tropical; and Bora Bora, French Polynesia, a private island with crystal clear waters. Other highlights mentioned are the colorful mountains of Zhangye Danxia, China; Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany that inspired Disneyland; the Northern Lights in Iceland; Antarctica, the coldest and windiest continent; Yellowstone National Park in the US with its geysers and wildlife; Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska formed by glacial erosion; Torres Del Pa