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EXPO 2016 Antalya Tower is a 96 metre high observation structure built as part of the EXPO 2016 International Agriculture Fair held in Antalya city, Türkiye in 2016. The tower is located at one of the central points of the fairground and provides visitors with a bird’s-eye view of the event area. Its design was developed by drawing inspiration from the city’s cultural and natural motifs through modern architectural approaches. The structure was planned as one of the main elements integrating wit

Hearst Tower is a tall building located in New York City, United States, serving as the headquarters of Hearst Corporation. Designed by Norman Foster and Foster + Partners, the structure was completed in 2006 and built atop the historic Hearst Magazine Building. It is regarded as a significant example of the approach that integrates a preserved historic structure with a new tall addition. The building draws attention for its steel and glass diagrid structural system, energy-efficient design deci

The Gherkin (originally 30 St Mary Axe), is a high-rise commercial building designed for office use located in the City of London district of London United Kingdom. Designed by Foster + Partners and constructed for the company Swiss Re, the building was completed in 2003. With a height of approximately 180 metres, it is characterized by a cylindrical form that narrows at the base and top and widens in the middle. Due to this distinctive shape, the building is known in English as the “gherkin,” a