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This is a 1:1 realistic build of the Canary Wharf in London. The idea is building the area shown on the link below.
maps.google.dk/maps?hl=da&tab=wl
Why Canary Wharf: I've always been fascinated of the area. Big skyscrapers, big headquarters and modern architecture. Previously I've built the HSBC tower and the One Canada Square in Minecraft. Though they were only the 3/4 size of 1:1.
A bit about Canary Wharf:
The Canary Wharf is built on what was once one of London's greatest ports. Closing the port gave a big empty area close to central London waiting for development. In 1988 construction started and it's today a major business district.
Together with the City of London it forms the worlds biggest financial centre along side New York. It's home to the HSBC banks headquarters (HSBC Tower) the UK's 2nd tallest building (One Canada Square). Part from those, lot of other international companies have there european headquarters here.
For more, please check the wikipedia page: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canary_Wharf
In Minecraft:
Building Canary Wharf in 1:1 is not a problem. The tallest building is 235 meters high which is fine with the Minecraft skylimit. The street level will be as high as possible on the flatmap in order to have the famous underground station as well. The exterior will be far the most important but realistic interior will be were possible.
Finding photos of the area can be difficult. Due to security you are not suppose to take pictures of the entrances and it can't be found on google street view. For some details it therefor has to be visited in real life.
maps.google.dk/maps?hl=da&tab=wl
Why Canary Wharf: I've always been fascinated of the area. Big skyscrapers, big headquarters and modern architecture. Previously I've built the HSBC tower and the One Canada Square in Minecraft. Though they were only the 3/4 size of 1:1.
A bit about Canary Wharf:
The Canary Wharf is built on what was once one of London's greatest ports. Closing the port gave a big empty area close to central London waiting for development. In 1988 construction started and it's today a major business district.
Together with the City of London it forms the worlds biggest financial centre along side New York. It's home to the HSBC banks headquarters (HSBC Tower) the UK's 2nd tallest building (One Canada Square). Part from those, lot of other international companies have there european headquarters here.
For more, please check the wikipedia page: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canary_Wharf
In Minecraft:
Building Canary Wharf in 1:1 is not a problem. The tallest building is 235 meters high which is fine with the Minecraft skylimit. The street level will be as high as possible on the flatmap in order to have the famous underground station as well. The exterior will be far the most important but realistic interior will be were possible.
Finding photos of the area can be difficult. Due to security you are not suppose to take pictures of the entrances and it can't be found on google street view. For some details it therefor has to be visited in real life.
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Update #3 : by BaronThamesBank 04/08/2013 3:00:46 amApr 8th, 2013
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