Tenochtitlan: One of the First Man-Made Islands
Friday, April 25th, 2008Tenochtitlan was the capital city of the Aztec civiliation, consisting of the Mexica people, founding in 1325. THe founding of the city was the fulfilment of an ancient propecy: that wondering tribes would find the destined site for a great city. The Aztecs saw this vision on what was then a small swampy island in […]
Another Abandoned Russian Island
Friday, April 18th, 2008A few days ago I posted this article about an abandoned Soviet floating city, that was abandoned after the fall of communism. However, this man made island is not the only abandoned island in Russia. Off the coast of St. Petersberg sits Fort Alexander, an abandoned fortress sitting on a man-made island. Constructed in the […]
Abandoned Soviet Island City
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008Not too long ago the former Soviet Union was a world super power. The rise and fall of communism in this region can often be understood through its architecture. Many of its structures were abandoned suddenly, and as a result provide a snapshot of life during the communist era in Russia.
One incredible Soviet project […]
How Green is “The World”
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008In a post “inconvenient truth” world there is a greater emphasis on green technology and green living. In accordance with this new global philosophy people are more critical of development projects. One such project that is being monitored by environmentalists is The World project in Dubai.
Much like any land reclamation project, the World is inherently […]
Durrat Al Bahrain
Thursday, March 13th, 2008It’s not only Dubai that is actively constructing private islands. Bahrain is also in the process of constructing a series of articficial islands. The $1.2 billion project will consist of a series of 13 man-made islands covering an area of 20 million square meters. The island will consist of six atolls, five petal islands that are […]
Zoran Island
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008The island world has been abuzz lately with talk of a plan to build a new artificial island off the coast of Phuket, Thailand. Although the project is still in the early planning stages there is, according to the projects developer a plan to build marina for luxury mega yachts of the eastern coast of […]
Busch Gardens Announces Construction of Artificial Island in Dubai
Saturday, March 1st, 2008Anyone who is a fan of animal life or has ever traveled to Florida no doubt has heard of, or visited the famous Busch Gardens. Now the ever adventurous Busch Entertainment Corp, which owns nine major US attractions is partnering with Dubai developer Nakheel PJSC to develop four new Busch theme parks in Dubai.
The […]
How to Construct a Man Made Island
Monday, February 25th, 2008Artificial man-made islands are growing in popularity for both personal use and for use as ecological preserves and animal refuges. I thought I would share with you today a great website chronicling the construction of an artificial private island in Washington State.
Named Betty’s Island, this artificial private island is located in LL Buchanan Lake. The […]
Floating Island in British Columbia
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008King Pacific Lodge, really isn’t a private island, it is actually a floating hotel. Located in British Columbia, Canada this floating lodge is a world renowned five star resort. Located in Canada’s Great Bear Rain forest this five star floating hotel is moored in the shelter of Barnard Harbor on Princess Royal Island.
The resort […]
Update: The Pearl Qatar
Thursday, February 7th, 2008Although the mega island projects currently underway in Dubai are getting all of the attention, the U.A.E. is not the only nation currently expanding into the man made island market.
Like Dubai, Qatar is a tiny, oil rich nation currently diversifying its economy in order to ensure the nation remains prosperous when oil reserves have […]
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