This collection brings together major technical achievements that have marked the history of modern engineering. From the Hoover Dam on the Colorado, built in 1936 to produce hydroelectric power, to the ITER nuclear fusion project in France, which represents the future of energy research, these structures exemplify human boldness and skill. Each structure serves a specific purpose: crossing natural obstacles like the Brooklyn Bridge, connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn since 1883, facilitating maritime trade with the Panama Canal between the Atlantic and Pacific, or pushing height limits with the Burj Khalifa at 828 meters. These achievements are visited around the world and often offer remarkable experiences. The Eiffel Tower welcomes 7 million visitors each year who ascend to discover Paris from its 324-meter height. Shanghai’s Maglev allows travel at 430 kilometers per hour thanks to magnetic levitation. The Millau Viaduct crosses the Tarn Valley at 343 meters above sea level over 2,460 meters in length. These engineering landmarks invite understanding of how industrial architecture has shaped our modern world, combining functional necessity with technical prowess that continues to fascinate visitors worldwide.
Nevada-Arizona, United States
The Hoover Dam reaches a height of 221 meters and impounds the Colorado River. Completed in 1936, the structure generates hydroelectric power for several southwestern states.
Paris, France
The Eiffel Tower is a 324-meter iron structure built for the 1889 World Fair that receives 7 million visitors annually.
New York, USA
This suspension bridge completed in 1883 connects Manhattan to Brooklyn across the East River and measures 1825 meters in length.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Burj Khalifa opened in 2010 and reaches a height of 828 meters. The building has 163 floors that house office spaces, hotel areas and residential units.
Panama
The Panama Canal is an artificial waterway that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, allowing ships to transit through a system of locks.
Millau, France
The Millau Viaduct extends over 2460 meters and crosses the Tarn River valley with seven concrete pylons that rise 343 meters above ground level.
Shanghai, China
The Shanghai Maglev reaches 430 kilometers per hour on the 30 kilometer route between Pudong Airport and Longyang Road station.
Seattle, USA
The Space Needle is a 184-meter observation tower constructed in 1962 for the World's Fair. Its observation deck provides panoramic views over Seattle and the surrounding region.
Copenhagen-Malmö, Denmark-Sweden
The Oresund Bridge connects Denmark and Sweden across eight kilometers, carrying both rail and road traffic over the strait between Copenhagen and Malmö.
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
The ITER Nuclear Fusion Plant is an international research project developing fusion energy as a power source. The facility tests the confinement of hydrogen plasma at temperatures exceeding one hundred million degrees Celsius inside a tokamak reactor. Seven partner nations fund this large-scale experimental project.
London, United Kingdom
This observation structure on the southern bank of the Thames reaches a total height of 135 meters and opened to the public in March 2000. The construction comprises 32 glass capsules, each capable of accommodating up to 25 visitors.
Sydney, Australia
The building with white shell roofs contains multiple halls for concerts, dance, theater and opera performances.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Palm Jumeirah is an artificial archipelago created through hydraulic land reclamation, designed in the shape of a palm tree and hosting residential complexes, hotels and recreational facilities across its trunk and fronds.
Geneva, Switzerland
An underground particle accelerator with a 27-kilometer ring for fundamental physics research.
Yichang, China
The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River generates 22,500 megawatts of hydroelectric power through its turbines and created a reservoir that stretches 660 kilometers upstream, supplying electricity to millions of households.
Tokyo, Japan
The Tokyo Skytree is a 634-meter tall transmission tower with two observation decks, serving as the primary hub for digital television and radio communications.
Taipei, Taiwan
This 509-meter tower features 101 floors and was the first skyscraper in the world to receive LEED Platinum certification for sustainable construction.
Geneva, Switzerland
The data centre processes over 90 petabytes of particle collision data annually using 15000 servers and 230000 processor cores for scientific research.
Osaka, Japan
Kansai International Airport was built as the world's first such facility on an artificial island measuring 4 kilometers in length, equipped with two runways and multiple terminal buildings.
Miami, USA
This Herzog & de Meuron building combines a parking structure with 300 spaces, retail stores, restaurants and a penthouse residence across seven floors. The open concrete construction with generous openings allows natural ventilation and daylight throughout the structure.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Ferrari World covers 200,000 square meters under a red roof and offers more than 20 attractions dedicated to the world of the Italian automobile brand.
Kamchatka, Russia
The reserve contains over 25 active geysers, hot springs and fumaroles spread across a 6-kilometer valley.
Incheon, South Korea
This cable-stayed bridge spans 12.3 kilometers connecting Incheon International Airport Expressway to Songdo city since 2009.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
This offshore wind turbine generates 12 megawatts of power and was developed by General Electric in 2019. It measures 260 meters in height.
Detroit, USA - Windsor, Canada
This bridge connects the USA and Canada across the Detroit River with a main span of 853 meters.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
This storm surge barrier consists of two floating steel gates each 210 meters long and 22 meters high that automatically close during flood threats to block the Nieuwe Waterweg waterway.
Qingdao, Shandong, China
This bridge extends 42.5 kilometers across the bay connecting Qingdao city with Huangdao district.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
This city uses solar power and modern architecture to minimize energy consumption and operate with zero carbon emissions.