SSP Competition: Worlds Tallest Building

Aleks · #1 Posted **Oct 8, 2009, 3:31 AM**

Congrats to fordgtman1992 for winning the SSP Competition: Rail Station. As the winner, he gets to pick the next comp.

The new comp is based on 1 thing, height. The topic for this comp will be 'Worlds Tallest Building. Since we'd have to go higher than the BD (2,600 ft) entries will have to be more aesthetics than function.

Rules: These rules apply to all competitions. No exceptions
1. DO NOT put any copyright, names or any writing that gives voters the hint that it's your entry. Entries with names/copyrights will not be posted in the voting thread.
2. One entry per forumer.
3. Send the Aleks your entry with the competition title. Example: "Green Comp Entry"
4. Entries should not include more than 10 renderings/shots.

Comp Rules:
1. Must be taller then 819 meters
2. Any locations
3. Any use
4. Must be a skyscraper not a tower.

I hope that more people enter now that we chose a skyscraper comp!

Krases · #2 Posted **Oct 8, 2009, 3:52 AM**

Even though I currently have a tower in the works and have posted renders elsewhere (thus disqualifying it from this competition) I intend to actually compete this time.

Mocholate · #3 Posted **Oct 8, 2009, 6:51 AM**

Oh yeah!
I start now

guyFROMtheBURGH · #4 Posted **Oct 8, 2009, 6:25 PM**

what does the due date look like for this competition?

toyota74 · #5 Posted **Oct 8, 2009, 7:39 PM**

hmmm supertall...

burjdubai91 · #6 Posted **Oct 9, 2009, 12:22 AM**

wow! a new comp! i might join this one...

Flamesrule · #7 Posted **Oct 9, 2009, 12:32 AM**

Burjdubai91 why are you not posting new designs on yout thread?spelling) I love your creations!

fordgtman1992 · #8 Posted **Oct 9, 2009, 1:23 AM**

Do any of you have any questions about this competition?

Krases · #9 Posted **Oct 9, 2009, 1:42 AM**

What's the difference between a skyscraper and a tower as per rule #4? A skyscraper is just a really tall tower right?

BoiseAirport · #10 Posted **Oct 9, 2009, 1:51 AM**

ooh! World's tallest you say? Count me in!

fordgtman1992 · #11 Posted **Oct 9, 2009, 2:09 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krases

What's the difference between a skyscraper and a tower as per rule #4? A skyscraper is just a really tall tower right?

SKYSCRAPER (noun)
-a relatively tall building of many stories, esp. one for office or commercial use.
-Architecture. a building of exceptional height completely supported by a framework, as of girders, from which the walls are suspended, as opposed to a building supported by load-bearing walls.

TOWER (noun)
-a building or structure high in proportion to its lateral dimensions, either isolated or forming part of a building.
-such a structure used as or intended for a stronghold, fortress, prison, etc.
-any of various fully enclosed fireproof housings for vertical communications, as staircases, between the stories of a building.
-any structure, contrivance, or object that resembles or suggests a tower.
-a tall, movable structure used in ancient and medieval warfare in storming a fortified place.
-a tall, vertical case with accessible horizontal drive bays, designed to house a computer system standing on a desk or floor.

Mocholate · #12 Posted **Oct 9, 2009, 6:54 AM**

Should the design be Ultra modern given that it's construction post dates BD which is not even finished yet ?

It would make no sense at all seeing a 900 meter art deco building etc.

Mocholate · #13 Posted **Oct 9, 2009, 7:01 AM**

Basically it would have to be 'Futuristic/Worlds tallest' or it will make no sense.

Krases · #14 Posted **Oct 9, 2009, 3:41 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mocholate

Basically it would have to be 'Futuristic/Worlds tallest' or it will make no sense.

Well, maybe in the future there is a giant art deco revival? Who knows, its the FUTURE!

toyota74 · #15 Posted **Oct 9, 2009, 6:03 PM**

true revivals will probaly happen
,this comp is wide open and due to the
recesssion I dont think any tower will
surpass the bdubai for many a year and
by then they too could be out of date...

Aleks · #16 Posted **Oct 9, 2009, 6:47 PM**

I doubt an Art Deco revival will happen. The way buildings are coming up Art Deco doesn't seem like a wise choice. Unless someone makes an Art Deco building covered in glass, which I doubt people will like.

Ask Fordgtman1992 since he chose the comp.

fordgtman1992 · #17 Posted **Oct 9, 2009, 8:18 PM**

You can make the building in whatever style you want, so go ahead and make an art deco. If you make it look good, kudos to you

M.K. · #18 Posted **Oct 9, 2009, 8:57 PM**

yeah, this comp sounds a little bit equal mine... only in mine the height range is lower, has urbanism and could involve intrinsic towers reagrouping inhabitants, but could mix styles as well..

Skyscraper is according Wikipedia, whatever tall structure, a naval term, but most of times people confund skyscraper as highrise only, when in reality is more abrangent involvomg towers as well. I think the mention here as skyscraper was more like being highrise.

bbeliko · #19 Posted **Oct 9, 2009, 9:02 PM**

I think i'm in

Ar92 · #20 Posted **Oct 9, 2009, 9:59 PM**

OMG! this one looks like a very intresting/challenging competition! i think its going to be very difficult but i'm in! good choice for a comp