History's Most Notorious Unfinished Buildings

Jack McManus — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:30:00 +0000

Both today and in centuries past, it is a reality of building that not every project is destined for success. Financial issues or unrealistic timetables can complicate a building’s construction but, while usually the final result eventually meets the initial expectations, other times the worst-case scenario of a building being abandoned during construction becomes a nightmare come true. Unfortunately, these failed projects have an extensive history. Economic factors are the most common cause of unfinished construction, but buildings have also been stranded in limbo by wars, geopolitical shifts, epidemics of disease and other unpredictable obstacles, leaving partial structures as haunting reminders of what might have been.

The Unexpected Stories Behind 10 Skyscrapers That Were Actually Built

Luke Fiederer — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 04:00:00 +0000

As long as there have been buildings mankind has sought to construct its way to the heavens. From stone pyramids to steel skyscrapers, successive generations of designers have devised ever more innovative ways to push the vertical boundaries of architecture. Whether stone or steel, however, each attempt to reach unprecedented heights has represented a vast undertaking in terms of both materials and labor – and the more complex the project, the greater the chance for things to go awry.

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History's Most Notorious Unfinished Buildings

The Unexpected Stories Behind 10 Skyscrapers That Were Actually Built