Willis Tower

The two cities both have beautiful buildings and artwork. The cities have uniquely designed buildings like the vintage Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and the towering skyscrapers in Chicago. They pay attention to details, from wood carvings on the cathedral in Paris, to the steel framework on the towers in Chicago. Paris and Chicago also offer art museums that have famous works of art ranging from Vincent Van Gogh to Leonardo Da Vinci. As a young artist, it would be a great experience to learn and observe art from these galleries. I could sketch and take notes about various pieces of artwork. Both cities would offer learning experiences that could further expand my knowledge of art. The Eiffel Tower and the Willis Tower are both iconic places that most people want to visit sometime in their life. These attractions offer amazing views that are breathtaking. Paris and Chicago also offer appetizing places to eat. Both cities are known for their fine dining experiences and sweet treats. I could enjoy chocolate croissants in Paris or a selection of American candies in Chicago. Although the two cities may have the same attention to detail and influence of art, Paris and Chicago are also different in several…

Introduction The Burj Dubai Tower is the world’s tallest structure, having a final height of more than 838 metres, exceeding the 160 stories. According to its structural system and its dimensions and features, the structure holds various worldwide records. Is the tallest free-standing structure in the world with the highest number of stories, which most of them are occupied, disposing the longest travel distance lift with its respective tallest services in the world. Also, it is the structure…

1932 it takes two years to complete. It is now known as 70 Pine Street after renamed. Today it is the 89th tallest between world’s skyscrapers and stands at 290 m in height with 67 floors. In 1933 the GE Building was completed with 70 floors and 260 m tall .It is the 164th tallest building in the world also it is the centerpiece of Rockefeller Center. In 1961 the One Chase Manhattan Plaza was completed after six years .It is a banking skyscraper with 60 floors and 248 m tall also today it is…

Daniela Rodriguez English Zabic 9/08/2014 Parade Day Rain Causes a Parade of Emotions The exhibit, Parade Day Rain, showcases Hebru Brantley’s new works in a solo show at the Chicago Cultural Center; The Chicago Cultural Center is located at 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602. Hebru Brantley is an up and coming Chicago artist who has sold paintings to the rich and famous, such as Jay Z and Matthew Pritzer. Brantley’s art pieces will be on display from June 14 through September 23. The fact…

The building boasts several signature features. Every building has a significant structure and a centre of attraction as in the vase of KCP&L the main focus of the tower was its novel lighting display; a 21-foot lantern, equipped with floodlights to create a luminous, flame like effect that looks beautiful. A two-story grand lobby space is rich with Art Decor ornamentation. Marble and granite form an impressive structure for the decorative plaster mouldings and custom white metalwork of the…

The Brown Palace opened its doors on August 12, 1892, the area it covers is about 9.5 acres and it lies on 17th St. and Tremont Place in Denver, Co. On May 24, 1911, one of Denver’s most outrageous murders was committed at the Brown Palace Hotel. It began when Sylvester L. “Tony” von Phul arrived in Denver on May 23, 1911. Sylvester L. “Tony” von Phul was 35 year old man who had experiences with being a balloon pilot, daredevil adventurer and he was also a ladies man. Before the arriving in…

There is a lot of moments in many places in the world; however, there are some places having especial moment you won’t forget for ever. Willis tower is an unusual place in Chicago. Willis tower, which is a point of pleasure for many people in the USA. I had a fantastic experience; I wish if I could to regained that’s moment to enjoy it again and again. I don’t think so, I will forgetting a tiny detail of all that day. I had a mix of emotions wondered, exciting, and something happed inside my…

Imagine you’re 600 feet in the air, looking down at the little world below you. The itty bitty cars and teeny tiny people. It is hard to believe you were once down there, that the world shrunk or that you grew. The Mississippi River and beyond on one side, St Louis on the other. That's right, you're at the top of the western hemisphere's tallest monument, the Gateway Arch! The Gateway Arch is 630 feet tall and wide, as well as being 43,306 tons and costing 13 million dollars. Four million…

understanding of the haunting circumstances she is in, succeeds where the other girls failed. The confrontation between the Beast and Casey is disturbing as she displays her scars of self-harm to it, and it recognises in some sort of allied spirit leaving her alone and rushing off into the night. The final scene ends with Casey admitting to the abuse that she has gone through contrasting Kevin who kept his abuse secret. However, the disturbing ending scenes to the main plot of the movie is not…

church was not built for an intricate design, but for a functional purpose. One limitation of using brick to build the church is that it must be a plain, rectangular shape and does not give the architect much room for creative design. By using brick to build a majority of the church it is clear that this church was created for day-to-day functionality over creative design; there are minimal design aspects to this church when compared to churches from previous periods. In addition to the…