Sitting in the neighbourhood of Waikiki, the vacation rentals stand out for their towering white silhouettes, set against the stark blue ocean, the yellow beach, and the green forests in the background.Īlthough from an architectural standpoint, they don’t have much to offer in terms of "personality" from any angle, a skyline boasting the Diamond Head crater and the deep blue of the Pacific would make one look longingly no matter what else was present on the beaches, calling to them. With only a few other sky-high nondescript office buildings, nature plays a major role in making this skyline notable. It might come as a surprise that this Hawaiian island city is fourth for the amount of buildings over 300 feet in height, although a fair share have been erected for tourism, including hotels, vacation condos, and apartments. Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii by the sea.
Regis Chicago, The stark 875 North Michigan Avenue, as well as the new addition NEMO, which is Chicago's tallest residential building. Other urban architecture, include The St. The instantly recognizable iconic steal exterior with black glass and twin white spires is also the 3rd tallest building in the Western hemisphere. Set against the cyan Lake Michigan, on this well-groomed and recognizable skyline stands the silhouette of the Willis tower, the city's tallest building at 108 stories high, previously known as the Sears Tower. To this day Chicago remains an industrial megalopolis with the convergence of nearly all major rail systems of the country. The turning of this trading post into the third largest city in the United States began rapidly during the First World War, which is the same time its majestic skyline began to take the memorable shape. If Chicago’s skyline was a person, they would possess a magnetic personality that attracts everyone around them. There are also the iconic Fountains of Bellagio, the Nevada Supreme Court, and the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.Įven with the cold weather and crime-filled streets one’s eyes become glued to this humbly impressive skyline.
Set against the gorgeous backdrop of mountainous desert, are the Drew Las Vegas at some 224 meters with 63 floors holding 3,780 hotel rooms, the traditional yet modern Resort World Las Vegas, the Trump International Hotel, The STRAT Tower and hotel, The Encore, The Palazzo, and of course the Eiffel Tower replica. Vegas, is also installing the world's biggest spherical structure, at $1.8 billion, equipped with the largest LED screen, of the highest resolution.ĭespite the blinking billboards and the entertainment- and nightlife-calling structures, the architecture of other buildings has given Vegas the title of an "architectural playground for postmodern designs". The desert set behind the neon-lit streets of a cityscape makes the famed Vegas skyline impossible to replicate.
With expensive hotels and dining, too much money spent on gambling, too much skin on the streets, the conglomeration of the structures and buildings make the city's personality, as well as one-of-kind skyline to marvel at. Although some might consider that having even half of the following in single city would be over-the-top, but the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, pyramids, a giant hot-air balloon, and the Greek-influenced architecture are fitting for the city where everything is an exaggeration, anyways.