The tallest skyscraper in Europe

[Yaglakar]

No idea why the russians want to put such ugliness in their most beautiful city. I hope tge idea is not to turn St Petersburg into NYC.

Asiatic mind (excluding East Asia for the most part ) devoid of functionalism and rational urban planning. Nothing more nothing less. New York and other major US and European cities have ergonomics, functional design and most importantly efficiency in mind.




It is limited space which pushed Americans to build taller and taller buildings. But in countries like Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Russia (best example Grozny) and Gulf States, authorities have other things in mind like delusions of grandeur, building taller because it's magnificent and organizing world events (spending billions) because it's prestigious. Common characteristic of an Asiatic mind is building a gorgeous and glittering center, while neglecting the outskirts and peripheries entirely.

Non-ergonomic road in Ashgabat:



Spending millions on lanes and lights (plus further maintenance costs) when the number of cars in the city is limited.

Spending billions on a large lavish airport when there no travellers

[Rumata]

I wonder what Lahta means. With the former name of this building - Gazprom Tower it was clear and logical.

[Austrvegr]

I wonder what Lahta means.

Lahta means Bay in Finnish.

[Rumata]

Lahta means Bay in Finnish.

Thanks. I guess the Finns should feel complimented.

[Ülev]

but that name might be risky to Russian state, watch (in russian) ----> https://youtu.be/V8j5XSWOTuY

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A beautiful Russian skyscraper: Evolution Tower, Russia - 256 metres, 55 floors



Inspired by St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, the Evolution Tower (also in Moscow) rotates three degrees per floor — resulting in an overall building rotation of over 150 degrees from top to bottom.

[wvwvw]

The Shanghai Tower, China - 632 metres, 128 floors



The Shanghai Tower is the second biggest building in the world after the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which failed to take first place in the Emporis Skyscraper Awards for 2010, when it was built.

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Citygate, Austria — 110 metres, 35 floors

The Citygate tower in Austria's capital of Vienna is linked to a shopping mall, meaning residents never have to travel far for some retail therapy.



This is where Mortimer goes to enjoy his coffee, relax and do the shopping.

[ЛыSSый]

pure fallistic symbol. even with balls



and pay your attention on the base

[Austrvegr]

Thanks. I guess the Finns should feel complimented.

Or they may suit Russians for misappropriating their cultural heritage.