Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Introducing... the earth-scraper:

Architects design 65-storey building which plunges 300 meters below groundBy Hugo GyeLast updated at 9:52 PM on 12th October 2011Architects have designed an incredible 65-storey 'earth-scraper', which plunges 300 metres below ground.










The stunning upside down pyramid in the middle of Mexico City is designed to get around height limits on new buildings in the capital. The subterranean building will have 10 storeys each for homes, shops and a museum, as well as 35 storeys for offices Deep: The 65-storey 'earth-scraper' is set to plunge 300m into the ground beneath Mexico City Epic scale: The enormous complex is intended to get round the city's planning laws, which state that buildings can be no more than eight storeys high Landmark: The earth-scraper would be located in the city's main square, and topped with an enormous Mexican flag




The design has been crowned with a Mexican flag.Esteban Suarez, from architecture firm BNKR Arquitectura, said the building would also house a new cultural centre.Scary: The core is all made of glass to ensure that all parts of the building receive natural sunlight from the world outside



He said: 'New infrastructure, office, retail and living space are required in the city but no empty plots are available.’ Federal and local laws prohibit demolishing historic buildings and even if this was so, height regulations limit new structures to eight storeys. 'The city's historic centre is in desperate need of a makeover but we have nowhere to put it, this means the only way to go is down.' He added: 'The Earthscraper preserves the iconic presence of the city square and the existing hierarchy of the buildings that surround it. 'It is an inverted pyramid with a central void to allow all habitable spaces to enjoy natural lighting and ventilation. 'It will also allow the numerous activities that take place on the city square year round such as concerts, open-air exhibitions and military parades to go ahead.'

Unobtrusive: One advantage of the unusual structure is that it would create space in the centre of Mexico City, which is full of historic buildings, which cannot be demolishedGreen: The interior of the building is supposed to look natural and welcoming Efficient: The creative use of space would allow the plaza to be used for events such as concerts and military parades Massive: The space covering the earth-scraper will take up 240 square metres in the heart of Mexico's capital Technical: The building would be an extraordinary feat of engineering

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

BEAUTY OF KERALA

Beauty of
WAYANAAD



On the Way..

Forest Check post at Muthanga

Muthanga

Beauty of Wayanad

Beauty of Wayanad

On top of Chembra Peak: Chembra Peak is the highest peak in Wayanad,
at 2100m above sea level.



Heart lake on the way to Chembra Peak - Photo

Edakkal Cave - The cave drawings are as old as 8000 years

Edakkal

Kuruva Island

Kuruva Island

Kuruva Island

Pookkode Lake

Soochippara Water Falls

Soochippara Water Falls

Wayanad Guts (Thamarassery Churam)

Thirunelli Temple: Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu on the side of Brahmagiri

Thirunelli Temple

Meenmutty water Falls.

Chembra Peak

Tree House

Soochippara Waterfalls


Beauty of Wayanad

Elephant Crossing the road...

Chembara peak


Edaikkal Caves

Thamarassery Churam

FROM: Anoop Panikkassery

Monday, October 24, 2011

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

RARE PHOTOS


CHE GUEVARA AND FIDEL CASTRO 

 Sadam Hussein with the noose around the neck

Early construction of Brasilia, capital of  Brasil 

Papa Pio XII and Hitler 

 Elvis Presley drafted into the Army



 The Beatles before they became famous



 Osama Bim Laden Family.  Osama is the one with red circle around his face

The Titanic at the bottom of the sea

First photograph in history in France

Construction of Disney world

Berlin wall being torn down

Evolution of the Coca Cola

John Lennon , signing autograph before his death.

Adolf Hitler as a child

Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee


 
Black physicians treating in the ER a member of the Ku Kux Klan

Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro

Construction of Christ The Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro

Albert Einstein in Brasil

Charlie Chaplin and Mahatma Gandhi


First computer ever made


 
Body of President Kennedy in 1963 


 
Construction of the Empire State Building. This is a copy of the original photo


 
Martin Luther King's cadaver

School grades of Albert Einstein

The Beatles when they were adolescents

                                                        Google in 1999, when they started


The Titanic ship before sailing

Holocast done by Hiltler

Jews in concentration camp


 
John Lennon's cadaver

Lady Diana accident scene

Football player dies while playing


 

Pope John Paul with the man that tried to kill him

The moment when George Bush was notified of the attack on the Twin Towers