If built, the 65-story "Earthscraper" would plunge 300 meters into the ground beneath Mexico City.
The 'Earthscraper' —
If built, the 65-story "Earthscraper" would plunge 300 meters into the ground beneath Mexico City.
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The "Earthscraper" would be located in the city's main square, and topped with an enormous Mexican flag.
The 'Earthscraper' —
The "Earthscraper" would be located in the city's main square, and topped with an enormous Mexican flag.
A central void running throughout the inverted pyramid is intended to allow for natural light and ventilation. The plans include a series of "earth lobbies" that would store plants and trees to in an effort to improve air quality.
The 'Earthscraper' —
A central void running throughout the inverted pyramid is intended to allow for natural light and ventilation. The plans include a series of "earth lobbies" that would store plants and trees to in an effort to improve air quality.
Architect Edwardo Suarez envisages that the "Earthscraper"could be accessed directly from the underground metro, preventing congestion above ground.
The 'Earthscraper' —
Architect Edwardo Suarez envisages that the "Earthscraper"could be accessed directly from the underground metro, preventing congestion above ground.
A night-time view of Mexico City's central plaza, commonly known as the "Zocalo," re-envisaged to incorporate the "Earthscraper."
The 'Earthscraper' —
A night-time view of Mexico City's central plaza, commonly known as the "Zocalo," re-envisaged to incorporate the "Earthscraper."
The plaza, shown as it looks currently, would be transformed by the radical plan. But will it ever get off the ground -- or in this case, under it? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section below.
The 'Earthscraper' —
The plaza, shown as it looks currently, would be transformed by the radical plan. But will it ever get off the ground -- or in this case, under it? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section below.