Impregnated by Eunwoo 3,207 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 MILE HIGH skyscraper set to become the worlds tallest building - twice the size of Burj Khalifa A mile high skyscraper in Tokyo looks set to become the world's tallest building. If it gets the nod, the immense tower would dwarf the Burj Khalifa in Dubai - currently the highest structure on the planet. The new building, part of the Next Tokyo project, would be 5,577ft tall - more than double the Burj Khalifa's 2,717ft. It would be built in Tokyo Bay, south of the main city, as part of an environmentally friendly development designed to combat climate change . The project features a chain of man made hexagonal islands to protect the city from rising water levels. If successful, they would form a water barrier to prevent flooding - as well as homes for half a million people. The islands would be connected via Hyperloop - a high-speed tube-based transit system. If it gets the green light the massive skyscraper, which is also hexagonal-shaped for wind resistance, would be due for completion in 2045. Its current working title is the Sky Mile Tower. According to Architectural Digest the tower could hold 55,000 people. Its facade would collect, filter and store water from the atmosphere - meaning the upper floors would not need a water pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudo 1,135 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Looks like something straight out of Civilization: Beyond Earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toastie 112 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I wanna see that guy who posts climbing videos on YT give this a go, tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joga 1,315 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 So it won't be ready for 40 years? I hope new technology comes in over time to help speed the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlixle 4,066 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 what? 30 years from now? lol i'll be 50+ at that time and i feel like i wont be that brave anymore.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peekamoon 1,555 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I wanna see that guy who posts climbing videos on YT give this a go, tbh. Omg James Kingston is amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green 2,546 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 It kind of looks similar to Burj Khalifa in a sense that it also resembles a bamboo-like exterior design. Maybe just from the angle of that specific pic. It looks beautiful but I don't quite get the idea of the islands as explained... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protein Jinyoung 908 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 are they really doing it because it's a must and a rather ingenious idea? or is it just for the bragging rights? It's very beautiful, but not really practical if housing was the aim of the project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogre Shrek 8,980 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Tokyo? Where there has been 52 earthquakes in the last year (including two these past 7 days alone)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atreyuavenged 162 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Was only mildly interested until I seen the projected look. Looks sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unemployedblackman 359 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Looks like the main place from Stargate Atlantis TV SERIES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witch Nose 6,905 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Tokyo? Where there has been 52 earthquakes in the last year (including two these past 7 days alone)? I knew someone would bring it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimin is my love 59 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Lol I'll be 50+ by the time it ends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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