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Which office buildings are the most interesting?

Started by Torziah 2 years ago Add a comment

Some companies and or architects have really gone out of their way to make their offices unique, and interesting places to work.

Which ones do you like?

Tags: interesting, office, work

1.	Sanyo Solar Ark Gifu, Japan Solar power cells surround the building with a their science centre inside. Truely remarkable.... [show more] Gifu, Japan Solar power cells surround the building with a their science centre inside. Truely remarkable. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 18 votes 358 pts
2.	The Swiss Re Tower, London, England http://www.30stmaryaxe.com/index2.asp Add a comment	Vote! 11 votes 215 pts
3.	Dancing House "Dancing House" Two talented architects from the Czech Republic and Canada designed The Dancing House in the early 90's, which soo... [show more] "Dancing House" Two talented architects from the Czech Republic and Canada designed The Dancing House in the early 90's, which soon became one of the most talked about buildings in Prague. It featured a structure that seemed to melt during a hot summers day, and is habited by multinational firms and a French restaurant. [show less] 3 Comments	Vote! 5 votes 99 pts
4.	The Chrysler Building The Chrysler Building is a famous example of Art Deco architecture, and the distinctive ornamentation of the tower is based on fea... [show more] The Chrysler Building is a famous example of Art Deco architecture, and the distinctive ornamentation of the tower is based on features that were then being used on Chrysler automobiles. The corners of the 61st floors are graced with eagles, replicas of the 1929 Chrysler hood ornaments[1]. On the 31st floors the corner ornamentation are replicas of the 1929 Chrysler radiator caps[2]. The building is constructed of masonry, with a steel frame, and metal cladding. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_building [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 4 votes 80 pts
5.	Longaberger Basket company headquartered in Dresden, Ohio Add a comment	Vote! 4 votes 77 pts
6.	Telenors Headquarters Telecom company in Fornebu, Norway Add a comment	Vote! 4 votes 76 pts
7.	Major of London's (No description provided) Add a comment	Vote! 4 votes 75 pts
8.	Etisalat Emirates Telecom Company in Abu Dhabi Add a comment	Vote! 3 votes 59 pts
9.	Petronas Towers Architect: Cesar Pelli Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Notes Tapering twin towers (connected by a sky bridge) share an Islam... [show more] Architect: Cesar Pelli Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Notes Tapering twin towers (connected by a sky bridge) share an Islamic-influenced geometrically polygonal plan. Featured extensively in "Entrapment", a cool action movie starring Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta Jones. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 3 votes 53 pts
10.	McLaren Technology Centre Main Site http://www.mclaren.com/technologycentre/ Video: http://www.mclaren.com/interactive/video/Indu strial_Revelations.wmv... [show more] Main Site http://www.mclaren.com/technologycentre/ Video: http://www.mclaren.c...velations.wmv The McLaren Technology Centre is the corporate and production headquarters for the McLaren Group. This state of the art centre, designed by renowned architect Lord Foster, has brought together all of the Group's activities under one roof. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 2 votes 37 pts
11.	ING House, Amsterdam (No description provided) Add a comment	Vote! 2 votes 36 pts
12.	The (Art Deco) Niagara Mohawk building in Syracuse fascinating Add a comment	Vote! 1 votes 20 pts
13.	Stopera building in Amsterdam Amsterdam city hall and music theatre in one Add a comment	Vote! 1 votes 20 pts
14.	Fountain Place in Dallas A symbol of superior architecture, Fountain Place rises out of an oasis of fountains, pools, trees and flowers on the northern edg... [show more] A symbol of superior architecture, Fountain Place rises out of an oasis of fountains, pools, trees and flowers on the northern edge of the Dallas central business district. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 1 votes 20 pts
15.	Smurfit-Stone Building Chicago (No description provided) Add a comment	Vote! 1 votes 20 pts
16.	Nederlandse Gasunie offices in Groningen, Netherlands (No description provided) Add a comment	Vote! 1 votes 19 pts
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This topic was started by Torziah on July 15th, 2006. 43 grupies have voted on one or more of the 16 answers.

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Sanyo Solar Ark

The Swiss Re Tower, London, England

Dancing House

The Chrysler Building

Longaberger

Telenors Headquarters

Major of London's

Etisalat

Petronas Towers

McLaren Technology Centre

ING House, Amsterdam

The (Art Deco) Niagara Mohawk building in Syracuse

Stopera building in Amsterdam

Fountain Place in Dallas

Smurfit-Stone Building Chicago

Nederlandse Gasunie offices in Groningen, Netherlands

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