Xpressionz of an Architect

The skywalk is amidst all the canyon landscape situated on the west rim of Grand Canyon. There was a stretch of 20 mile of unpaved road on the route at its approach of the west rim. I would advise to wait for a year and then visit as the road will be paved by then. The skywalk is surrounded by desert landscape overlooking 4000 ft. of canyon below. It’s an experience you should have once in your life.

I would say its an adventure in itself to stand over the glass floor and see 4000 ft below of raw canyon. I can’t describe what a feeling it is to know that there is only one glass piece between you and all that rocky valley below. It makes u believe in the forces and power of nature and Man is only but a part of it. One thing I appreciated is the skywalk blends into its surrounding very well. Its not any pyrotechnic structure flopped onto the site but a well thought out design which blends into the valley giving people that modern skywalk experience. Here is the link to its official webpage for more info http://grandcanyonskywalk

THE TURNING TORSO, SWEDEN

The Turning Torso is one of the most interesting skyscrapers of recent times. It was a formal sculpture of Calatrava which was transformed into this magnificent piece of architecture. Like the sculpture, the building is composed of nine cubic elements, which turn gradually upward @ 90⁰ around a circular axis in the center. The load bearing structure of the building rests for the most part on a central concrete ring 35 feet in diameter. Its foundations are fixed 49 feet directly into the bedrock. Part of the construction of the Torso is turned inside out, Calatrava style. This is Sweden’s tallest tower and one of my favorite skyscrapers of all times. Follow the link for more info on this structure.

HSB Turning Torso http://www.turningtorso.com/