Found in places as diverse as the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Willis Tower, and Tokyo Skytree, glass bottom observation decks have become the favorite engineering marvel of thrill seekers looking for a new perspective on the world. Now, the U.S. Bank Tower in downtown Los Angeles has upped the ante for adrenaline-spiking structures – affixing a glass side to the building’s facade. Spanning from a window on the 70th story to a terrace on the 69th, the 45-foot-long chute opened to the public on Saturday, providing those brave enough to ride it with unprecedented views of the city.
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Los Angeles' Glass-Bottomed "Skyslide" Opens to the Public
https://www.archdaily.com/790412/los-angeles-glass-bottomed-skyslide-opens-to-the-publicPatrick Lynch
Los Angeles' Tallest Tower to Get Terrifying "Skyslide"
The West Coast's tallest building, Los Angeles' US Bank Tower is going to be outfitted with a terrifying glass slide designed by engineering firm M.Ludvik & Co. Set to hang 1000-feet above the street, the project will be part of the building's Gensler-designed OUE Skyspace LA attraction - soon to be California's tallest open-air observation deck.
https://www.archdaily.com/783131/los-angeles-tallest-tower-to-get-terrifying-skyslideKarissa Rosenfield