Author Topic: Turning Torso in Sweden (Read 221 times)

VOR · « **on:** July 08, 2004, 07:17:55 PM »

I saw a neat show last night called "Extreme Engineering". The episode showed the construction of a building named the "Turning Torso" in Sweden, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me if it has been completed? I don't know how old the episode was filmed, but I thought the architecture of the building and the engineering involved to actually build it were pretty amazing.

Anyone seen it or have a pic they took?

Lizking · « **Reply #1 on:** July 08, 2004, 07:39:28 PM »

Very nice. That is why we are humans not ants-we built watermelon beause we can, not because it is the best way.

VOR · « **Reply #2 on:** July 08, 2004, 07:41:06 PM »

Thanks GS. Very neat.

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 08, 2004, 07:41:10 PM »

Sweden has created the world's largest drill bit.

xrtoronto · « **Reply #4 on:** July 08, 2004, 07:49:31 PM »

thx Scholz! very cool!:)

ra · « **Reply #5 on:** July 08, 2004, 07:54:58 PM »

It defies gravity! It is EVIL!

Lizking · « **Reply #6 on:** July 08, 2004, 07:55:16 PM »

Who is the architect, and who did he sucker into paying for his vision?

Sandman · « **Reply #7 on:** July 08, 2004, 08:06:34 PM »

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Originally posted by ra
It defies gravity! It is EVIL!

Shsssh... Someone might drive an airliner into it.

VOR · « **Reply #8 on:** July 08, 2004, 08:11:46 PM »

A couple prepaid for their apartment (flat) in the documentary. A paltry $800,000 US. Yes, I think it will pay off as well, especially considering the location.