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| A number of visits and tours are conducted by the CTBUH each year. These range from building tours organized by the Council on behalf of CTBUH members to international city visits conducted by CTBUH leaders. |
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Jewelers Building, Chicago
December 17, 2010
Many Chicagoans know the story about notorious mobster boss Al Capone running a 'speakeasy' in the domed space atop the Jewelers Building during the Prohibition in the 1920's and early 30's.
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300 North LaSalle Tower, Chicago
November 3, 2010
On Wednesday, November 3, CTBUH staffers participated in a tour of the 300 North LaSalle Building in downtown Chicago. Developed by Hines, the 60-storey, the building traded in for $503 per square foot, shattering Chicago’s pricing record. |
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Shanghai Expo & Meetings
May, 2010
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood visited China to attend and speak at the Shanghai Expo. While in China, the foundation was set for the CTBUH 9th World Congress, anticipated to take place in Shanghai in October 2012.
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Seoul, Songdo & Meetings
May, 2010
While in South Korea, CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood began the organization of the anticipated Seoul CTBUH 2011 World Conference with CTBUH Chairman Professor Sang Dae Kim.
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Cultural Tour of South Mumbai
February 4, 2010
Mumbai, a melting pot of cultures, pulsates with activity. India’s financial powerhouse and also the capital of Maharashtra, Mumbai dazzles the visitor with its glitzy Victorian architecture, shopping centres, exciting Bollywood, theatre and music culture, gourmet restaurants and interesting sightseeing.
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Kanchanjunga, Mumbai
February 4, 2010
In Mumbai, a building has to be oriented east-west to catch prevailing sea breezes and to open up the best views of the city. Unfortunately, these are also the directions of the hot sun and the heavy monsoon rains.
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Dharavi, Mumbai
February 4, 2010
India’s largest slum, Dharavi, lies on prime property right in the middle of India's financial capital, Mumbai (Bombay). It is home to more than a million people. A city within a city, it is one unending stretch of narrow dirty lanes, open sewers and cramped huts. As Dharavi is located between Mumbai's two main suburban rail lines, most people find it convenient for work.
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C-Ward, Mumbai
February 4, 2010
The C Ward of the City of Mumbai consists of some of the oldest localities of the city. The areas have been urbanized since the past 100 years and accommodate a large population. The area consists of mixed land use with commercial, residential and manufacturing activities operating within close proximity.
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Palais Royale, Mumbai
February 4, 2010
Located in Worli, Mumbai, Palais Royale is a first-of-its-kind residential project by Shree Ram Urban Infrastructure Ltd: it is India’s first and largest green residential building. With state-of-the-art facilities on par with international standards, the luxury building is expected to be India’s tallest, at a height of 300 meters.
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