Seven Wonders of the 21st Century
The modern day seven wonders of the world counting down some of the most amazing architectural structures in the world today.
In the ancient world there where many wonders, the seven wonders of the ancient world where truly amazing architectural structures, some of which that are still around today. But in the world we live in today there are even more spectacular wonders, far more then seven, they are located all over the world, in different country’s, built by people of all nations cultures and languages. Now here are just a few of these amazing wonders, the 21st century’s seven wonders of the world.
Millau Viaduct

The Millau Viaduct is located in Millau, France, it is a work of both engineering prowess and architectural grace. Across the river Tam, in the south of France, It is the tallest (1,122 feet) and longest (1.6 miles) cable-stayed bridge in the world. It took only three years to build, it was manufactured off-site, moved into place and aligned with the help of a GPS.
San Francisco Federal Building

The San Francisco federal building, located in San Francisco, is an 18-story home for federal workers, it was the first office tower in the U.S. to eliminate air-conditioning, over 70% percent of its area. It accomplished this through a computer- controlled skin, that actively adjusts to weather changes. Its narrow floor plate allows for natural ventilation, while metal sun screens shade the floor-to-ceiling windows. And even more impressive are the skip-stop elevators, sky gardens, and open stairs that allow employees to work and interact with one another.
Chanel

Chanel, Tokyo, Japan. The glass facade of chanel’s store in Tokyo, lights up the night with 700,000 embedded LEDs the massive display can show an electronic version of the brand’s signature black-and white tweed pattern, or a video of a fashion show. The electronic mural can also transform from transparent to opaque, thanks to a combination of 3,675 square feet of canvas scrim and electronically controlled privacy glass. That makes this structure truly remarkable.
Feira Milano

The Feira Milano, located in Milan, Italy incorporates eight exhibition halls, totaling 345,000 square meters of space. The unique feature of the complex is an amazing glass-and-steel canopy that stretches for 1,300 meters, connecting the myriad buildings. The volcano-like protuberance near the entrance is formed by a square mesh, the free-formed portion of the canopy is formed by rhombic meshes.
Reichstag, New German Parliament

Reichstag, New German Parliament, Berlin. This building creates its own electricity using refined vegetable oil, and stores excess heat in a groundwater loop, while its iconic light reflector inside the dome also acts as a chimney, drawing warm air out of the building. The combined result is a 94% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, and a great deal of pride on the part of the German people.
Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium in London. Although it is not yet completed it could not be missed as one of the seven wonders of the modern world. With 90,000 seats, the new Wembley Stadium will be the largest soccer arena in the world. The signature 98.3-foot-tall twin towers of the original Wembley, built for the British Empire Exhibition in 1924, are being replaced with a dramatic 436-foot arch that will support 5,000 tons of the 7,000-ton movable roof.
Taipei 101

Taipei 10, located in Taipiel, Taiwan, at 1,671 feet tall the Taipei 101 is the tallest building in the world since 2004. It has 101 stories and if you think that’s not enough, it has five underground as well.
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Tonya, posted this comment on Jan 21st, 2007
I had no idea any of these places even existed. Nice artical, Brit. I loved it!
VICTORIA, posted this comment on Feb 1st, 2007
I loved it! good job!
hank, posted this comment on Feb 12th, 2007
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KillerZavatar, posted this comment on Aug 11th, 2007
Nice work. now everybody should ask himself if taipei 101 or the burj dubai should be number 7.
Md. Mostafa Azam, posted this comment on Mar 19th, 2008
These are wonderful!! I wanted to know indetails.
Neelakanth, posted this comment on Jun 27th, 2008
Very amazing and very interesting i come to know the wonders by you thank you
Ehem., posted this comment on Nov 11th, 2008
Al burj dubai and burj dubai are going to tower over taipei. xP












Kay, posted this comment on Jan 21st, 2007
very interesting…I learned some more things I did not know about…thanks Brittney…well done!