The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong: Highest Hotel in the World Opens

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3-31-2011 @ 5:24PM

wing fung said...

Towering Inferno was starred by the late legend Paul Newman in 70's, at the time it was one of the best movie. Although H K is closed to Mainland China and not far from Japan, yet so far no major earthquake ever occur in the region, I have to thank God for that as H K buildings are not designed to be shock proof like Tokyo. However, Typhoon is the frequent problem, mini one may happened once every few years and severe one rarely, still the damage caused by Typhoon almost not exist, it's nothing compare to hurricane and tornado in this country.
I'm not an extreme tall structure fan, but the world seems obsess with these trends, more and more cities wish to parade their pride. In reality a single or a few extra tall buildings destroy the harmony and balance of the surroundings. Besides, majority of these mega buildings are having occupancy problem, all these empty spaces are one big waste. Furthermore, the potential of terrorists attack is another big risk and disadvantage for these oddballs.

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