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New Chinese Skyscraper Resembles A Pair Of Pants
China is well known for innovative architecture, like their rooftop bike club, The Piano House and the China Central Television Headquarters. Their newest endeavor, however, takes novelty to a new level, being touted as one of the world's strangest skyscrapers. Costing $700 million, the Gate to the East skyscraper in Suzhou is being ridiculed for resembling an enormous pair of pants.
According to news.com.au, the 74-story building was meant to look like an dramatic archway, with hopes of it becoming an "iconic gateway to the East." In fact, the creators of the building, architectural firm RMJM, said the arch was designed to "represent the significance of China in the world today."
Thus far, it seems as though most people are seeing the iconic masterpiece as a joke.
On China's blogging website Weibo, one user commented, "This should be called the Pants of the East, not the Gate of the East."
The Shanghai Daily also questioned the structure, asking, "Is it an arch or just plain pants?"
The skyscraper is set to be completed by the end of the year.
[Image via RMJM]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Candice Sep 9th 2012 10:07PM
There is no denying that it looks like a large pair of pants, and now that it has been labelled a pair of pants, that is all anyone will see when they look at it! If only the outer corners were rounded instead of square, it might be a different story.
Jon Siebs Sep 13th 2012 5:23PM
Interesting take. I've seen the view from the top angle, and it's impressive. Even if it does resemble pants in some of these photos!