Some Amazing Buildings

Dear Great Ones,

Asia truly has some amazing buildings.  Here is a small sample of what I have seen over the last four years in my travels:  

An apartment building in Hong Kong near the ICC building.  The big hole in the middle is for the Feng Shui belief of allowing spirits free passage.  Ah huh.

Lippo Building in Hong Kong.   It is nicknamed the "Koala Tree," because people think it resembles koalas climbing a tree.  Ha ha.

New Creation Church in Singapore.  This is actually officially called the Star Preforming Arts Center.  The church meets on Sunday, but during the week it has numerous concerts and performances.  There are also lots of places to eat and shop at the "Star.".  On Sunday there are three services, with over 5000 attending each one.  Plus the church has other places where they meet, so over 30000 meet in various spots throughout Singapore.  Truly amazing.

The  Peak Observation Deck.  Hong Kong.  This building is supposed to resemble a rice bowl.  Great views from here. Wow.

International Finance Center, Hong Kong.  Became famous in a Batman movie.

Aspire Tower, Doha, Qatar. This is a hotel.  The thing sticking out of the building about half way up is a swimming pool.

International Commerce Center, Hong Kong.  World's seventh  tallest building.    118 floors. The Ritz Carlton takes up floors 102-118.  Observation floor is on the 100th.

CCTV Building.  Beijing, China.  Here is where China sends out its version of the news, "propaganda."

Beijing. The Water Cube.  2008 Olympic games had their aquatic events here.

Some downtown buildings in Doha.  The building on the right changes different colours at night. It looks like a narwhale. Tried to find the names of these buildings, but too much work, so I gave up.  Just ask Sven.

Grand Lisboa hotel in Macau.  It also has a casino.

Beijing, China.  The Birdsnest stadium, built for the 2008 summer Olympics.  Sadly the stadium is barely used now and is falling apart.

The Museum of Islamic Art.  Doha, Qatar.  Very beautiful, interesting and the entrance fee is: 0.  My kind of price.

The Louis Vuitton store in Singapore.  Juts out into the bay.

Marina Sands Hotel in Singapore.  Three buildings connected by a roof. On top of the roof are restaurants, a pool, shops, etc.

Have a great week everyone.

Love adios and ping on!

Dirk