Your Top 10 Skylines in the World (design, pictures, town)

[emcee squared]

This shot really looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. I love it.

Had to re-post out of appreciation.

[Citizen401]

London's skyline is still embryonic, but what there is of it looks pretty special in a retro-futurist way. The City cluster in the rendering above is a bit outdated, given that it's now welcomed two new members, with plenty more approved or in planning.


Picture credit: Lumberjack at Skyscraper City forums.

Ultimately though, I think London is one of those cities that would do fine as a world class cultural hub, with or without a skyline.

[cali3448893]

Originally Posted by easthome

Don't all cities have a skyline??

Well my definition of a skyline is more than about 4 buildings over 400ft.

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^^ your definition of a skyline is not supported by anyone.

Tallest buildings in London..

The Shard 309.6 metres / 1,016 feet
122 Leadenhall Street 225 metres / 738.1 feet- UNDER CONSTRUCTION
One Canada Square 235 metres / 771 feet
Heron Tower 230 metres / 756 feet
8 Canada Square 200 metres / 655 feet
25 Canada Square 200 metres / 655 feet
Tower 42 183 metres / 600 feet
St. George Wharf Tower 181 metres / 594 feet
30 St. Mary Axe (The Gherkin) 180 metres / 590 feet

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Originally Posted by SouthCali4LifeSD

just the part where we all have a different definition of a skyline.

sky·line

/ˈskīˌlīn/
Noun

• An outline of land and buildings defined against the sky: "the skyline of the city".
• The line along which the horizon is visible.

This is a skyline..




So is this..



And this..

[cali3448893]

Originally Posted by dunno what to put here

^^ your definition of a skyline is not supported by anyone.

Tallest buildings in London..

The Shard 309.6 metres / 1,016 feet
122 Leadenhall Street 225 metres / 738.1 feet- UNDER CONSTRUCTION
One Canada Square 235 metres / 771 feet
Heron Tower 230 metres / 756 feet
8 Canada Square 200 metres / 655 feet
25 Canada Square 200 metres / 655 feet
Tower 42 183 metres / 600 feet
St. George Wharf Tower 181 metres / 594 feet
30 St. Mary Axe (The Gherkin) 180 metres / 590 feet

I dont care if its supported by anyone.

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I'm just letting you no that what your definition has no substance in reality.

[P London]

Originally Posted by cali3448893

I dont care if its supported by anyone.

you remind me of owenc ''I don't care''

[cali3448893]

Originally Posted by P London

you remind me of owenc ''I don't care''

i honestly dont really care if anyone likes my opinion.

[P London]

Originally Posted by cali3448893

i honestly dont really care if anyone likes my opinion.

Whatever but the definition of skyline isn't based on opinions