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The secrets of the Palace of Versailles
24/04/2024
Tungsteno
The three most iconic skyscrapers in Latin America
In Latin America, some buildings seem to touch the sky. This is the case of the Obispado Towers in Mexico, Gran Torre Santiago in Chile and the One Tower in Brazil. We investigate the interesting features of these three iconic skyscrapers.
03/01/2024
Tungsteno
The secrets of the Monument to the Virgin of Peace
At over 46 metres tall and 16 metres across, the stratospheric dimensions of the Monument to the Virgin of Peace have made it one of Venezuela's most iconic sculptures. We investigate the curiosities of this 1,200 tonne mega-construction.
27/12/2023
Tungsteno
The woman who left her mark on tropical architecture
Early in her career, Jane Drew set up an architectural practice for women to enable them to succeed in a male-dominated profession. Not only did she participate in one of the best experiments in urban planning and modern architecture of the 20th century, but she also became a benchmark of tropical modernism.
20/12/2023
Tungsteno
The largest sea defence project in the world
Rising sea levels threaten all types of infrastructure, from roads and bridges to power stations, sewage treatment plants and landfill sites. The Netherlands’ Delta Programme aims to prevent damage from possible flooding.
13/12/2023
Tungsteno
A rock with more than 700 steps to 'touch the heavens'
The Stone of El Peñol is one of the largest rocks on the planet. It can be climbed using the so-called "stairway to heaven" that runs up one side. We look at how this extraordinary natural phenomenon was formed and how it has become an iconic tourist attraction in Colombia.
05/12/2023