Buildings uploaded for August 30, 2007

Here are the latest uploads to Google’s Cities in Development section of the 3D Warehouse since my last post.

Adelaide, South Australia

Centerpoint Carpark (Adelaide)

Description
Centerpoint Carpark, Corner of Rundle Street and Pulteney Streets. This building is the entrance to the wonderful Rundle Street, Adelaide.
http://www.sensational-adelaide.com

Looks like we have another city added to the Cities in Development. Let’s all welcome….

Bangalore, India

IIPM


UV Home


Glass house

Description
A Beautiful and Renowned Garden in Bangalore
http://www.uvanimation.com/

Public Utility Building


EsteemMall


KSLTA

Description
The Lawn Tennis association and court in Bangalore
http://uvanimation.com/

Garuda mall


Intel


Nydhile Residency


Ubcity


ubcity1


Office


Nagoya, Japan

NAGOYA PORT BLDG


NAGOYA PORT GARDEN WHARF


Osaka, Japan

OS Building


HEP FIVE


Sevilla, Andalucia, Spain

Edificio Blu Joven


Edificio Cartuja 93


Pabellón de Canada


Piedras Blancas, Castrillon, Asturias Spain

Manzana La Libertad 3-19


Davenport, Iowa

Scott County Administrative Center

Description
The Scott County Administrative Center was originally built in the 1930's as a 5 story warehouse. It was remodeled and a 6th story was added in 1976 after it was purchased by Scott County for use as additional office space for the Courthouse. It became known as the Bicentenial Building from that time until another remodel was made in 2003. Now known as the Scott County Administrative Center it is home to county and state offices.
http://www.scottcountyiowa.com

Boston, Massachusetts

Old State House

Description
The Old State House (completed 1796) in Hartford, Connecticut is generally believed to have been designed by noted American architect Charles Bulfinch as his first public building. The State House is currently under the direction of The Old State House Association, Inc. The exterior building and the Senate have been restored to its original Federal style; the Representative's chamber is Victorian, and the halls and courtroom are Colonial Revival. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_State_House_%28Hartford%29

http://www.ctosh.org/

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Stanley A. Milner Lilbrary

Description
The Stanley A. Milner Library was built in 1967, and was originally known as the Centennial Library. In 1996 it was renamed in honour of Stanley Milner, who was chair of the Edmonton Public Library Board of Trustees from 1963 through 1968. In 2004 the building underwent and extensive renovation and expansion.

Telus Toll Building

Buildings uploaded for August 29, 2007

Here are the latest uploads to Google’s Cities in Development section of the 3D Warehouse since my last post. Nothing was uploaded yesterday, but today… Yikkes!

Looks like we have a new city in Cities in Development. Let’s welcome…

Wellington City, New Zealand

Te Papa, Our Place, Wellington, NZ

Description
Te Papa is New Zealand’s national museum, offering visitors a unique and authentic experience of this country’s treasures and stories. Prepare to be engaged, stimulated, and surprised! At the heart of Te Papa are the stunning long-term exhibitions. They are enhanced by diverse short-term exhibitions and a captivating and distinctive events programme - performances, talks, lectures, entertainments, and more. From: www.tepapa.govt.nz
http://zno.co.nz

Protoplasm, Sculpture, Wellington, NZ

Description
I am looking at the study of matter, Protoplasm is the name given to the inside active part of any living cell. The pebbles and movement simulate the random active cells. "Protoplasm is so simple and yet it was so complex to make. It has taken around six years since I first had the idea to realising this work. I tested a plywood replica for many months in the face of the Canterbury Norwesters. "In this final Protoplasm, every structural member, being shafts and beams, is calculated to withstand the force that can be applied to the entire surface area. The bearings are over-engineered to a huge degree, to probably about ten times what is needed." Phil Price From: www.sculpture.org.nz
http://zno.co.nz

BNZ Centre, Wellington, New Zealand
Description
The second tallest building in Wellington after the Majestic Centre. Standing at 103m tall it is 13m shorter than the Majestic Centre. It has 27 Floors and was completed in 1983. The Architects were Stephenson & Turner. The BNZ Centre wa in fact New Zealands Tallest between 1983 & 1986.
http://zno.co.nz

Invisible City, Sculpture by, Anton Parsons, Wellington, NZ
Description
Presented to the city with assistance from the Jack and Emma Griffin Charitable Trust and the Wellington City Council. The stainless steel of this sculpture seems to glow with an inner light. The magnified Braille text suggests a message, but the artist chooses to deny us access, raising issues of communication in the contemporary world, and the difficult interface between the disabled and the rest of the community. "Invisible City is an appropriate public work because it functions on several levels: Aesthetics – even without understanding that the dots on the two boxes are braille text, Invisible City is an aesthetically pleasing object – it doesn’t have to be read to be appreciated. Tactile – it is made to be touched. Surface – Invisible City is polished stainless steel, and reflects its surroundings. When looking at it you see a reflection of Wellington." Anton Parsons From: www.sculpture.org.nz
http://zno.co.nz

Fran Wilde Walkway, Wellington, NZ
Description
Mayor Kerry Prendergast will officially open the Fran Wilde Walk, the elevated walkway leading up to the Stadium from the Train station, at 5.30pm 08.06.05. Fran Wilde was Mayor between 1992 and 1995 as well as chair of the Wellington Regional Stadium Trust. Work began on securing a site in 1993 and some major hurdles were traversed in getting to the final official opening by Governor-General at the time, Sir Michael Hardie-Boys on 3 January 2000. Mayor Prendergast said naming the elevated walkway into the Stadium the Fran Wilde Walk was a fitting tribute to the dedication, determination and commitment of Ms Wilde to ensure Wellington got a new stadium. From:
http://zno.co.nz

The Boatshed Function Venue, Wellington. NZ

Description
The Boatshed is one of Wellington's premium function venues. With its spectacular and intimate views of the inner harbour it has become a city icon. The Boatshed is a heritage landmark feature and a focal point of Wellington's Waterfront Development. It combines the charm and character of yesteryear with a full range of modern conveniences and is surrounded by the panorama of Wellington City by day and lights by night with balconies overlooking the lagoon and sea. From: www.theboatshedvenue.co.nz
http://zno.co.nz

Zephyrometer, Sculpture by Phil Price. Wellington, NZ
Buildings uploaded for August 29, 2007
Presented to the city in 2003, sponsored by Meridian Energy, and assisted by the Wellington City Council. This sculpture is the second kinetic work by Phil Price to be installed in Wellington. The dynamic mast-like structure graphically marks out the strength and direction of the prevailing wind with an elegant swaying motion. The shape, construction and movements of the sculpture are beautifully reflective of the site adjacent to the Evan’s Bay Marina. "It is a giant-sized yet beautiful machine. Its gentle lurching will in its own way gauge the wind of Wellington. It is a type of free-form gauge with a considerable reliance on precision engineering, which I am enjoying because, as well as the work being a scientific concept, it is also a science to design and build. It is like any well-designed object where the beauty is derived through its need to function." Phil Price From: www.sculpture.org.nz
http://zno.co.nz


The Massey Memorial at Point Halswell, Wellington.

Description
The Massey Memorial at Point Halswell, Wellington, commemorates William Ferguson Massey who was Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1912-1925. Originally known by its Maori name, Kaitawharo ('to eat jellyfish'), Point Halswell, was renamed after the Commissioner of Native Reserves, Edmond Halswell, who arrived in New Zealand in 1841. In 1886, because of fears about Russia's presence in the Pacific following the Crimean War, an 8" gun emplacement was constructed on the site. The gun pit was later incorporated into the design of William Ferguson Massey's tomb underneath the Memorial. Shortly after Massey's death in 1925, the Massey Burial-ground Act was passed allocating land at Point Halswell to be set aside as a burial ground for him and his widow. Public subscriptions raised funds totalling £5,000 and the government contributed £10,000. Auckland architects Gummer and Ford and consulting architect Samuel Hurst Seager were engaged to design a fitting tomb and memorial. Gummer and Ford were responsible for designing numerous war memorials around New Zealand, including the National War Memorial in Wellington. Seager had also designed a number of memorials in New Zealand, and is best known for the New Zealand War Memorial at Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli. From: www.mch.govt.nz
http://zno.co.nz

Westpac Trust Stadium, Wellington, NZ "The Caketin"

Description
Designed by Warren and Mahoney Architects (WAM) it look's cool.
http://zno.co.nz

Parliament House, Wellington, NZ

Description
The Beehive, named for its appearance, is part of the parliamentary complex in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. The striking Beehive (government building) and the adjoining Parliament House and Parliamentary Library lie at the heart of Wellington's parliamentary district, a short walk from the train station. Although much of these buildings are usually closed to the public it is possible to take a free guided tour to discover where New Zealand's politicians work.
http://zno.co.nz

"The Beehive" Parliment, NZ

Description
Old Government House, 1855 Government House, 1955. After the fire of 1907 this building housed Parliament and the Governor lived at Palmerston North until the new (present) Government House was ready. It was demolished in November 1969 to make way for the Beehive. Basil Spence's first pencil impression of the 'Beehive' The first pencil impression of the 'Beehive' concept in Sir Basil Spence's notebook Spence was rumoured to have whipped up his design for the Beehive on the back of a napkin during dinner with the Prime Minister in 1964. From: www.feelinggreat.co.nz
http://zno.co.nz

Looks like we have another city added to Cities In Development. Let’s all welcome….

Nagoya, Japan


INUYAMA CASTLE


HIGASHIYAMA SKY TOWER


MEITETSU SERIES 2200


CENTRAIR

Description
CHUBU INTERNATIONAL AIR PORT
http://www.centrair.jp/index.html

NISSAY SASASHIMA BLDG


SUMITOMO LIFE INSURANCE NAGOYA BLDG


SPIRAL TOWER


NAGOYA MITSUI BLDG (NORTH)


Osaka, Japan

Osaka Mode Gakuen/Computer Sogogakuen HAL


Hearton Hotel Nishiumeda


Looks like we have even another new city in Cities in Development. Let’s all welcome…

Bochum, Germany

Stadtwerke Bochum


Stadtwerke Stromkasten?


Biermannsweg 24-24d, Bochum, Germany


Main train station Bochum

Description
The southern entrance to the main train station in Bochum, Germany. The station was built in 1955 and comprises acht platforms for regional trains as well as platforms for trams und the Bochum underground.

Commercial building


Kiosk am Hauptbahnhof Bochum


Ibis Hotel Bochum


Drohnenweg 4, Bochum, Germany


Paris, France

AIG tower (Paris)


La Tour SCOR


Stockholm, Sweden

Ludvigsberg 3

Description
This building is located at the widely known Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm, Sweden. It was built in 1889-1893 and was part of Münchenbryggeriet when it was a tile factory. Now the building is an offie complex and is a part of Ludvigsberg 3 at the adresses Södermälarstrand 25-79 and Torkel Knutssonsgatan 2. Model made by Stefan Larsson, larstefan@gmail.com

Swedish National Space Board

Description
The Swedish National Space Board, SNSB, is a central governmental agency under the Ministry of Industry, Employment and Communication. SNSB is responsible for national and international activities relating to space and remote sensing, primarily research and development. SNSB has three main tasks: - to distribute government grants for space research, technology development and remote sensing activities - to initiate research and development in Space and Remote Sensing areas - to act as Swedish contact for international co-operation
http://www.snsb.se

Roma, Italy

ENI Palace


City of Cheney, Washington

Old Cheney High School - Current School District Administrative Office - Historic District

Description
(1931) This two-story brick school building was originally Cheney High School. It is an excellent example of institutional architecture employing elements of the Collegiate Gothic Style. The building was designed by prominent Spokane architect George Rasque, who at the time was the favored builder of public structures in Washington State. When the high school was moved in 1967, this building became the Cheney Junior High School. At present it is used for administrative purposes (since 1974) as the Fisher Building, after long time Cheney High School principal George Fisher.
http://www.cheneysd.org/cheneysd/site/default.asp

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Port Credit Lighthouse

Description
This is the lighthouse in Port Credit - alpha version

Buildings uploaded for August 27, 2007

Here are the latest uploads to Google’s Cities in Development section of the 3D Warehouse since my last post.

Adelaide, South Australia

Bent Street Apartments (Adelaide)

Description
The Bent Street Apartment complex is a 7 storey building consisting of ground floor retail, car parking and 100 residential apartments. Completed in October 2004. Bent Street Apartments are located on the corner of Bent and York Streets in Adelaide City.
http://www.sensational-adelaide.com

Taipei, Taiwan

(Chong-Yang Bridge)


Shanghai, China

Shanghai Twin Tower Hotel

Description
Shanghai Hong Qiao Hotel ( ) and Shanghai Galaxy Hotel ( ) are both 4 star hotels and they are identiacal in structure. Galaxy Hotel is 3 years younger though.

Decazeville, France

Usine désaffectée, Decazeville


Centre Hospitalier Pierre Delpech, Décazeville


Wuppertal / Germany

Eigentümergemeinschaft Höhne/Schuchardstr

Description
Verbund von 4 Häuser, Eigentumswohnungen, citynah, Fußgängerzone. Standort des Sanitätshaus C.Beuthel: www.beuthel.de
http://www.3d-object.de.vu/

Klaipeda, Lithuania

Lietuvos draudimo pastatas klaipedoje


London, England

Tower Bridge, London

Description
Built in 1894, Tower Bridge is one of the most recognisable structures in London. Standing 65m above its platforms it is the tallest bridge going across the Thames. When first built, steam engines would pump to drive the 1000 ton bascules up to full height in less than a minute. Today they are powered electrically. In 1952 a red London bus jumped a 3ft gap between the bascules after a traffic light was stuck on go. A number of pilots have attempted to fly under Tower Bridge with at least one hitting the Thames and dying. The space between it is only 65m x 30m.

The Upstream Building (Shell Centre), London

Description
The Upstream Building, more commonly known as the Shell Centre, stands at 107m tall, with 26 floors. When built in 1961 it was Europe's largest office complex. The Shell Tower caused a major row. Violating planning rules it was originally expected to be refused until Shell threatened to locate elsewhere in Europe if they did not get their HQ built where they wanted it.

Montevideo y Punta del Este Uruguay

Radisson Victoria Plaza Hotel, Montevideo, Torres Norte y Sur


Antena Canal 10 Saeta TV


Davenport, Iowa

2nd Street and Pershing Avenue Buildings


Toronto, Ontario, Canada

140 Bathurst Street

Buildings uploaded for August 24, 2007

Here are the latest uploads to Google’s Cities in Development section of the 3D Warehouse since my last post.

Klaipeda, Lithuania

5 veliavos prie ''Hansa banko'' Klaipedoje


Viesbutis "astra"


Paris, France

3HH-Eiffel-Tower-v3

Description
790>28kB codensed model : The 300m tall steel Eiffel Tower was constructed for the Exposition Universelle which was to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution. It was constructed in 1889 and was the tallest structure in the world until 1930 when it was surpassed by the Chysler Building. With photo-realistic texture, originally modeled by Mason Thrall.(Google) -- This model-file is using the same texture, but 50% reduced resolution, only 16 colors and efficient grouping of elements. The filesize is 28x smaller (28kB instead of 790kB) at 50% level of detail.

Barcelona, Spain

Palau Episcopal

Description
[CAT] Adossat a la muralla i porta romanes, en gran part encara conservades, el Palau del Bisbe es construí el s. XII s'amplià el XIII en estil romànic, les úniques restes del qual s'observen al seu pati, àmpliament restaurat a principis del s. XX. Les façanes del carrer del Bisbe i de la plaça Nova són del s. XVIII. *** [ESP] Adosado a la muralla y puerta romanas, en gran medida aún conservadas, el Palacio del Obispo se construyó en el s. XII y se amplió en el XIII en estilo románico, cuyos únicos restos se observan en su patio, ampliamente restaurado a principios del s. XX. Las fachadas de la calle del Bisbe y de la plaza Nova són del s. XVIII. *** [ENG] Attached to the Roman wall and gate, still quite preserved, the Bishop's Palace was built in the 12th c. and enlarged in the 13th in Romanesque style, the only remnants of which can be seen at the courtyard, heavily restored at the begining of the 20th c. Tha façades of Carrer del Bisbe and Plaça Nova (Bishop's Street and New Square) date from the 18th c.

Lima, Peru

Edificio en colinas de Camacho


Looks like we have a new city added to Cities in Development!

Davenport, Iowa

W.D. Petersen Memorial Music Pavilion

Description
"The W.D. Petersen Memorial Pavilion is a concrete structure constructed on a raised stone podium. The structure features beautiful ornamental details that make it a truly outstanding construction. With a decidedly exotic character, the Petersen Pavilion stands seperate from the restrained Classical Revival acrchitecture that, at the time of its construction, surrounded it (i.e. Union Station, Lend-a-Hand building.) The structure features Corinthian columns with twisted-rope shafts, minaret-shaped pinnacles, iron grated windows, and side niches. Decorative pattern work at the roofline is complex and visually active. Many of the decorative details are finished in vivid colors of blue, green, and gold, set in bold contidiction to the neutrality of the stone. The net result is an exotic and timeless beauty, a welcome surprise in this Midwestern river city." Description provided by: qcmemory.org
http://www.qcmemory.org/

Union Station and Burlington Freight House

Description
"The Union Station and Burlington Freight House are two freestanding structures adjoined by a wood post and beam shelter. The Union Station is Classical Revival in style, with many elements (created of concrete) used to define the character of the style and lend the sense of timelessness associated with the Classical Revival. A stylized Greek temple front, applied to call attention to the building's primary entrances, dominates the structure's north and south elevations. The temple front features four engaged columns with tapered, square shafts and stylized capitals. The columns support a Classical entablature, complete with dentils, round medallions, and stepped fascia. The heavy cornice introduced by the entablature of the temple front carries around the perimeter of the building. Additional gravitas is created by the use of a heavy foundation, resembling the raised podium of the Greek temple. The Burlington Freight House is a single-story structure, built with the same materials used in the Union Station." Both buildings were constructed in 1924, and are currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Information provided by www.qcmemory.org.
http://www.qcmemory.org/

3rd and Main Buildings


Mississippi Plaza


John O'Donnell Stadium

Description
John O'Donnell Stadium (constructed in 1939 and renovated in 2004) is a ballpark which currently hosts the St. Louis Cardinals class A affiliate 'The Swing of the Quad Cities'. "The body of the stadium is comprised of a crescent shaped central building, featuring an arcaded entrance, with public seating flanking it. The field fans out from the building in a southeasterly direction." (www.qcmemory.com) Scoreboard photo provided by http://unclebobsballparks10.tripod.com/johnodonnellstadium/
http://www.qcmemory.org/

First National Bank Building

Description
"The First National Bank Building is a nine-story, steel frame and brick construction, built on a concrete foundation and faced in stone. The bank building features stylistic details evoking the Renaissance Revival, a style that combines classical precedents with forms more strictly associated with the sixteenth century Italian Renaissance. In this building the historic elements of the style, namely the use of Roman-arched openings, fluted pilasters, and classical frieze, are combined with the technological advances of the Chicago School. The result is a restrained and elegant version of what Svendsen (MRA 1983) describes as a 'tall office building.' While the form of the First National Bank Building is restrained, the applied decoration is not. Stone relief panels, the content of which addresses patriot and agrarian motifs, cover the spandrels of the arched openings, and the wall surface of the barrel vaulted entrance. Similar panels of bronze are located over the door of the primary entrance. " www.qcmemory.org. This building is currently known as the US Bank Building and was built in 1923.
http://www.qcmemory.org

Davenport City Hall

Description
"The four-story Davenport City Hall is constructed of sandstone in the monumental style known as the Richardsonian Romanesque. As in this building, the style is generally expressed in stone and commonly integrates elements such as Roman arches, rusticated stone, and towers; all found in the Davenport City Hall. In addition, the building incorporates gable ends and corner towers in a complex, assymmetrical form. The net result is a structure of great mass and visual character. The Davenport City Hall was constructed in 1895 to house the offices of the Davenport city government, after a design by Davenport architect, John W. Ross. The building has functioned in that capacity from the time of its construction. Several additions have been made to the north side of the building. Davenport City Hall was placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Then, as now, the building was considered significant under Criterion A in its association with the history of city government. In addition, the building is considered significant under Criterion C as an important, and increasingly rare, expression of the Richardsonian Romanesque style." (www.qcmemory.org)
http://www.qcmemory.org

Downtown Davenport Public Library

Description
The first public library in Davenport was built in 1904 using various funding, including a $75,000 donation from Andrew Carnegie. After becoming outdated and dilapidated, the Carnegie building was torn down in 1966. "Through the efforts of Library Board president C.D. Waterman, Jr., internationally known architect Edward Durrell Stone, who also designed the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC agreed to design the new library building. The new building design included a large open ground floor with a mezzanine and integrated the new children's wing. The new Davenport Public Library building was dedicated and opened October, 6 1968. While some changes have been made in the interior layout, the library building continues to serve the ever-changing library needs of Davenport citizens." (www.qcmemory.org)
http://www.qcmemory.org

Davenport Skybridge

Description
"Holabird & Root's award-winning glass and steel pedestrian bridge is the new destination for residents and visitors of Davenport, Iowa, to experience the Mississippi riverfront. The structure, a distinctive cable-stayed style bridge with 99-foot high columns, spans 575 feet over a parking garage, highway, and heavily used railroad tracks as part of the city's “River Renaissance” redevelopment project. At night, LED lights create a rainbow of colors and penetrate translucent glass panels set into the floor of the walkway, illuminating the streetscape below." (www.holabird.com)

River Music Experience


Parking Garage @ Main and River Drive


Midwest One Bank and Row Building

Description
The Midwest One Bank Building is a 6-story office building built in 1981. The adjoining building was built in the late 19th Century and designed by Architect Frederick Claussen. It was originally designed as "highly ornate, in keeping with the exuberance of the Victorian era." It was given a new facade in 1910, and became the Beiderbecke & Miller Store. The redesign of the facade had influences in the Chicago School. Information and quote provided by www.qcmemory.org
http://www.qcmemory.org

Parker and Putnam Buildings

Description
The Parker and Putnam buildings are two sister structures with a 2 story infill building in between. The Putnam Building (128 W. 2nd Street) was designed by D.H. Burnham & Co. and completed in 1910. The Parker Building (104 W. 2nd Street) was a modified version of the Burnham design by Graham, Anderson, Probst & White and was built in 1922. Both buildings are built on a steel skeleton with red brick exterior. "The Putnam Building was occupied by numerous retail and professional buisinesses over the course of its history. Most notable among them include the Davenport Public Museum's (now the Putnam Museum of History and Natural Science) historical library, located on the eighth floor, the H.E. Scharff Store (c.1928-1956), and the Simon & Landauer Department Store, which occupied a portion of the storefront from 1933-c.1964." The M.L. Parker department store occupied the Parker Building until 1972. Information provided by www.qcmemory.com
http://www.qcmemory.com

3rd and Brady (North Side) Row Buildings

Description
The corner building (302 Brady Street) is the former Scott County Bank Building. It was designed in the Classical Revival style by architectural firm Claussen & Kruse. It was built in 1918. 112 W. 3rd Street (directly to the west of the Scott County Bank) at one time stretched from Brady Street to its current western wall, but part the eastern part of the building was demolished to allow the Scott County Bank Building to be built. Over the years many different businesses have occupied that building including: The Piazza Candy Co. (1920), Posner & Spiedell, clothing (1930), Old Timer (1935), and the El Dorado Club (1940). 114 W. 3rd Street is known as the Donahue Building has elements of the Italian Renaissance Revival, including Roman arched heads and the central projecting pavilion. The building has been home to a turkish bath in the late 19th Century as well as the main offices for the Davenport Water Co. The Donahue Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 116 W. 3rd Street is assumed to have been built in the 1930's. Information provided by www.qcmemory.org
http://www.qcmemory.org

Figge Art Museum

Buildings uploaded for August 22, 2007

Here are the latest uploads to Google’s Cities in Development section of the 3D Warehouse since my last post.

Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Shell Petrolpump GT Road, Rawalpindi


Wow, there were only two buildings uploaded yesterday, so I thought I would save them till today…

Here are the buildings uploaded for August 23, 2007.

Christchurch City, New Zealand

Part Block Colombo, Hereford, Cashel Streets & Oxford Tce. Christchurch


Since there were so few models uploaded yesterday, I thought I would upload one of mine…

San Jose, California

303 Almaden Blvd

Update on images in RSS feed.

Awhile ago, Aron from Rubinium.org asked why the pictures were not showing up in his RSS reader. After some research and asking around, this is what I have found out.
1) Most RSS readers don't like the iframe tag.
2) The automatic embed code from the Google Warehouse uses iframes.

I have talked to the good folks at the Google 3D Warehouse and they have put in a ticket for a "Feature Request" to possibly change the embed code. Hopefully this will happen soon, and when it does I will let you know. So, until then, please have patience all you RSS subscribers! Relief is hopefully on the way!

Buildings uploaded for August 21, 2007

Here are the latest uploads to Google’s Cities in Development section of the 3D Warehouse since my last post.

Looks like we have a new city. Let’s all welcome Decazeville, France!

Decazeville, France

Usine désaffectée


Maison Commune Emploi Formation Décazeville

Description
Employment Agency Office

Eglise Notre-Dame de Décazeville


Commerces Decazeville


Laboratoire d'Analyses Décazeville


Monument aux morts Décazeville


Usine à décazeville


Hotel de ville de Décazeville


Commissariat de Police Décazeville


Hotel à Décazeville


Maison de l'Industrie Décazeville


Maison à Décazeville


Weißenburg, Germany

Weißenburg – Schranne

Description
The "Schranne", a distincive red-white brick building, is used as a market and event hall. It replaces former buildings like a small church and a salt depot, which too had been used as trading buildings in their latter times. The new building by architect Eduard Bürklein has some resemblance to these buildings.

London, England

Westminster Clock Tower (Big Ben), London

Description
Westminster Clock Tower, commonly called Big Ben stands at 96.3m tall making it the second tallest tower of the Houses of Parliment. Big Ben is the world's largest 4 faced clock tower. The tower is nicknamed Big Ben, however it is the 13.76 tonne bell which is actually called Big Ben.

Montevideo y Punta del Este Uruguay

Gran Parque Central


Edificio Mercosur


World Trade Center Montevideo


Coral Tower


Museo Oceanografico


Mini Anfiteatro Parque Rodó


La Plata, Argentina

Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires ( Casa Matriz)

Description
El Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, primer banco argentino, abrió sus puertas por primera vez el 6 de setiembre de 1822, hace ya casi 181 años. El 19 de abril de 1886 se habilita el edificio de la Casa Matriz del Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires en La Plata. Para esta obra se convocó un concurso público, del cual participaron varios estudios de arquitectura y, como resultado, se seleccionó el proyecto de los arquitectos Juan A. Buschiazzo y Luis A. Viglione. Sus características de edificio palaciego, rodeado de jardines en todo su perímetro, le confieren un carácter excepcional dentro del patrimonio arquitectónico del Banco y de la arquitectura bancaria de la época. En los últimos años el Banco ha conformado, a través de asociaciones con otras entidades, un gran holding o conjunto de empresas denominado Grupo Banco Provincia, con actividades como mercado de capitales, seguros, regímenes previsionales, comercio exterior y servicios diversos. Los fundamentos de la creación de dichas empresas se basan en otorgar mayor flexibilidad normativa y financiera para enfrentar nuevos negocios y posibilitar su expansión, facilitar la capitalización de nuevos emprendimientos a través de joint ventures, asociaciones estratégicas, y la posibilidad de incorporar socios externos con experiencia en áreas de negocios que aporten su know how específico. http://www.bapro.com.ar/ "tenes una vida, tenes un banco"
http://www.bapro.com.ar/museo/index2.htm

Looks like another city has been added to Cities in Development

Mexico City, Mexico

Torre Mayor (reloaded)

Description
Nueva actualización de mi modelo de la Torre Mayor, corregida y aumentada. Desafortunadamente no se puede sobreescribir en el anterior. Actualmente es la torre de mayor altura en latinoamérica, o al menos eso parece, pues será sustituida por la Torre Bicentenario o posiblemente por la Ice Tower de Panamá. Espero sus comentarios / Again, I made a new version of my Torre Mayor model, but I can't substitute the original one. I wait to receive your comments about it.
http://www.torremayor.com.mx

Buildings uploaded for August 20, 2007

Here are the latest uploads to Google’s Cities in Development section of the 3D Warehouse since my last post.

Osaka, Japan

Umeda Dai-ichi Building


PIAS Tower


Umeda Center Building


THE UMEDA TOWER


Chayamachi Applause Applause Tower (Hankyu Chayamachi Building)


HEP NAVIO


Klaipeda, Lithuania

Akmeninė skulptūra

Description
Akmeninė skulptūra Klaipėdoje, prie Danės upės, netoli fontano. Meridijanas kitoje upės pusėje.

Sevilla, Andalucia, Spain

Marqueses de Villamarta

Description
Construido por Aníbal González entre 1915 y 1917 por encargo del marqués de Villamarta. El arquitecto se inspira en modelos del Renacimiento español. Destaca por encima de todo la torre que hace esquina y q está rematada con cúpula de azulejos de herencia sevillana.
http://sevillaen3d.blogspot.com/2007/07/edificio-de-los-marqueses-de-villam...

Edificio Regionalista

Description
Edifcio Regionalista situado en la Calle Demetrio de los Rios.

Edificio Rioja


Madrid, Spain

Banco de España


Montevideo y Punta del Este Uruguay

Torre El Torreón


Arequipa, Peru

Villa Médica de Arequipa


Lima, Peru.

proyecto victor andres belaunde


proyecto santo toribio


Edificio Aranjuez de miraflores


Edificio Costa Azul de Miraflores


Edificio San antonio de miraflores


Colegio Santa Maria Marianistas


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

The Citadel Theatre

Description
From Wikipedia: The Citadel Theatre is the major venue for theatre arts in the city of Edmonton. Founded in 1965, it moved to its current building just off Churchill Square in 1978. The building itself houses the Maclab, Shoctor and Rice Theatres, Zeidler Hall (the venue for the art-house Metro Cinema), the Tucker Amphitheatre, and the Foote Theatre School. The Maclab and Tucker are part of the Lee Pavilion, a luscious greenscape right in the middle of North America's northernmost metropolitan city. www.citadeltheatre.com

Tulsa, Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA UNIVERSITY SOONERS GAYLORD FAMILY OKLAHOMA MEMORIAL STADIUM

Description
The Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is the on-campus football facility for the University of Oklahoma Sooners in Norman, Oklahoma. The official capacity of the stadium following recent renovations is 82,112, making it the 15th largest college stadium in the United States. The record attendance for the stadium was set during a 2006 home game against Texas Tech with 85,313 in attendance. The stadium is also the site of Spring Commencement exercises for the University. The stadium is a horseshoe-shaped facility with its long axis oriented north/south, with the north end enclosed and the south end open. Visitor seating is in the south end zone and the southern sections of the east side. The student seating sections are in the east stands, surrounding the 350-member Pride of Oklahoma which sits between the 20- and 35-yard lines. The Barry Switzer Center, under the south end zone, was opened in 1999 and houses the football locker room, video rooms, football coaches offices, the football conditioning center, a state-of-the-art sports medicine facility, and the Legends Lobby, a large museum dedicated to the history of Oklahoma football. The Sooners have won 7 National Championships, 40 Conference Championships, 24 Bowl Championships, and have 4 Heisman Trophy Winners and 142 All Americans. Since World War II, the sooners have won more games than any other college football team (524) making them king in the modern era of NCAA Football.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Parade

Description
Parade is part of the Cityplace residential high-rise community of downtown Toronto. It consists of mid-rise podium buildings and two 36-storey towers. The towers are joined at the 28 and 29th floors by a sky bridge. In front of Parade will be the central park of the Cityplace development.
http://www.cityplace.ca/parade/

Buildings uploaded for August 17, 2007

Here are the buildings uploaded to Google 3D Warehouse “Cities in Development” since my last post.

Dubai, UAE

Capricorn Tower

Description
Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai DU United Arab Emirates Status: built Construction Dates Began 2001 Finished 2003 Floor Count 46 Basement Floors 1 Building Uses - mixed use - office - residential - retail Structural Types - highrise Architectural Style – modern

Dusit Dubai Tower

Description
Location Address * Bordering street Sheikh Zayed Road* City Dubai State Dubai Country United Arab Emirates Technical Data Height (struct.) 153 m 502 ft Floors (OG) 40 Construction end 2001

Osaka, Japan

Hankyu Terminal Building


Sevilla, Andalucia, Spain

Edificio De la Union y El Fenix


Granada, Andalucia, Spain

Hospital de San Juan de Dios - Siglos XVII-XVIII


London, England

Tate Modern, London

Description
Bankside Power Station, now known as the Tate Modern was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and is now Britain's national museum of international art. The buildings centeral chimney stands at 99m tall. The chimney's height was limited to less than that of St Pauls Cathedral, on the other side of the river. The power station closed in 1981.

Lima, Peru.

proyecto parque el bosque

Buildings uploaded for August 16, 2007

Here are the buildings uploaded to Google 3D Warehouse “Cities in Development” since my last post.

Looks like we have a new City in Cities in Development!

Auckland City, New Zealand

Sky Tower, Auckland City, New Zealand


Auckland Museum,Tamaki Paenga Hira

Description
Auckland War Memorial Museum is New Zealands first museum. Established in 1852 in a two-room farm cottage in the central Auckland suburb of Grafton, Auckland Museum is recognised as holding nationally and internationally significant collections. The Museum tells the story of New Zealand, its place in the Pacific and its people. The Museum is a war memorial for the province of Auckland and holds one of New Zealands top three heritage libraries. It has pre-eminent Maori and Pacific collections, significant natural history resources and major social and military history collections, as well as decorative arts and pictorial collections.
http://zno.co.nz

Auckland Harbour Board Building Auckland, Viaduct Basin, Auckland New Zealand.


Ferry Building Auckland Water Front, NZ

Description
HISTORY The Auckland Ferry building was designed by Alex Wiseman and built by Philcox and Sons at a cost of 67,944 pounds, a large sum for the day. It was completed in 1912 on land reclaimed by the Auckland Harbour Board. ARCHITECTURE The architectural style of this building is Edwardian Baroque. It is constructed of sandstone and brick with a base of Coromandel granite. INFO From: roadworks.co.nz
http://www.roadworks.co.nz/queenstreet/history/buildings/ferrybuilding.asp

Auckland Maritime Museum, on The Auckland Waterfront, Viaduct, NZ

Description
Auckland's vibrant waterfront is home to the New Zealand National Maritime Museum, one of the finest in the world. A visit here promises a broad overview of New Zealand rich maritime heritage. As our Maori name, Te Huiteanaui-A-Tangaroa (holder of the treasures of Tangaroa - of the Sea God) suggests, this museum stores many of our nation's treasures. The displays are original from boats to life size exhibits and include an amazing collection of models and artefacts.
http://www.nzmaritime.org/home.html

HSBC Building, Downtown Auckland, NZ


Fanshawe Street Apartments

Description
Apartments on Fanshawe Street over looking the Viaduct Basin
http://zno.co.nz

Curved Building in Auckland City


Team NZ (Emirates) Americas Cup Headquarters, Viaduct, Auckland, NZ

Description
An international look for 2007 On June 14 2003, Emirates Team New Zealand announced a challenge for the America’s Cup with Dubai-based airline Emirates as the lead and naming rights sponsor. At that time Toyota New Zealand, a long-time supporter of New Zealand America’s Cup teams announced that it would be on board for the fifth time. The announcement was the official start of the team’s challenge for the 2007 America’s Cup. For the previous 12 months team managing director Grant Dalton had been painstakingly building the foundations for the 2007 challenge unsure if it could go ahead. From: www.emiratesteamnz.com
http://zno.co.nz

Vero Centre, Auckland, NZ

Description
- The building comprises five levels of car park, loading dock and service levels, health club and gymnasium, main entry public foyer, retail outlets, 32 office levels and various full and part floor plant levels. - First major tower built in Auckland since the 1980s. - The tower has 31 levels of offices. - The building measures 167m tall to the top of the 'halo', with the spire on the rear of the building rising a further 3m to take it to a total height of 170m. From: www.emporis.com
http://zno.co.nz

ANZ Centre Auckland City, NZ
Price Waterhouse Coopers Building Auckland, NZ

Description
130m Tall, - The building was built on land that was reclaimed between 1878 and 1879, and an additional section which was reclaimed in 1915. - The tower has the largest floor plates of any New Zealand office building. - The tower has a capacity to accommodate a total of approximately 2,500 people. - The NZ$171,000,000 tower was opened in June of 2002 by the Prime Minister of New Zealand. From: Emporis.com
http://zno.co.nz

Osaka, Japan

Osaka Fukoku-Seimei Building


Piedras Blancas, Castrillon, Asturias Spain

Edificio Jardin


Barcelona, Spain

Casa de l'Ardiaca, Barcelona

Description
[CAT] En realitat dos edificis: la Casa de l'Ardiaca (s. XII) -les tres ales al voltant del pati- i la Casa del Degà (s. XIV) -que s'escurçà per deixar lloc a la Plaça de la Catedral, a la que dóna la seva façana renaixentista-; la seva aparença unitària es deu a una restauració del s. XIX. A la part sud s'observen restes de l'antiga muralla i torres romanes, sobre les quals s'edificaren. També es conserva un arc de l'aqüeducte que portava aigua a la ciutat des de Collserola. *** [ESP] En realidad dos edificios: la Casa del Archidiácono (s. XII) -las tres alas alrededor del patio- y la casa del Decano (s.XIV) -que se acortó para dejar espacio a la Plaza de la Catedral, a la que da su fachada renacentista-; su apariencia unitaria se debe a una restauración del s. XIX. En la parte sur de aprecian restos de la antigua muralla y torres romanas, sobre las que se edificaron. También se conserva un arco del aqüeducto que traía agua a la ciudad desde Collserola. *** [ENG] In fact two buildings: the Archdeacon's house (12th c.) -the three wings arround the central yard- and the Dean's house (14th c.) -which was shortened to make way to the Cathedral Square, to which its Renaissance façade overlooks-; its apparent unity comes from a 19th c. restauration. In the southern part some traces of the old Roman walls and towers are visible, over which the houses were built. There also remains a single arch of the aqueduct that used to bring water to the city from Collserola.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Model of 145 King St W


Discovery Condominiums (Phase 1)

Description
Discovery (Phase 1) is a twin-tower residential development located in the Toronto suburb of North York. It is the first phase of Concord Park Place, a large scale high-rise residential development along North York's Sheppard Avenue East, to be developed by Concord Adex.
http://www.concordadex.com/parkplace/discovery/

I am a couple of days late on this, but we have a new city to add to Cities in Development! Lets all welcome Harare, Zimbabwe!

Harare, Zimbabwe

Karigamombe Centre

Description
Designed by Clinton & Evans, Karigamombe Centre was completed in 1985. It is a 20-storey office block standing at a height 80 metres located at 53 Samora Machel Avenue in Harare Zimbabwe, It has an arcade which cuts through the building, providing a link for pedestrians to walk across the block, the building is also home to multiple retail units, restaurants anchored by a major bank. The Blue Marble Project is carefully building high quality digital 3D models from around the world. Blue Marble taps into the talent of world-class digital artists to deliver content streamlined for Google Earth, one building, city or district at a time. Want to see more of your world in 3D? Visit http://igloostudios.com/blue for a full listing of digital assets and services. Model created by Shingie Mtezo.

Millenium Towers Harare

Description
Completed in 2000, The Millenium Towers is 19-storey office block standing at a height 76 metres, It is located at 44 Samora Machel Avenue Harare Zimbabwe.The Blue Marble Project is carefully building high quality digital 3D models from around the world. Blue Marble taps into the talent of world-class digital artists to deliver content streamlined for Google Earth, one building, city or district at a time. Want to see more of your world in 3D? Visit http://igloostudios.com/blue for a full listing of digital assets and services. Model created by Shingie Mtezo.

Pearl House

Description
Completed in 1959, Pearl House is one of the oldest skyscraper buildings in Harare. The office block has a floor count of 17 and it stands at a height of 67 metres. It is located at 61 Samora Machel Avenue, Harare Zimbabwe. The Blue Marble Project is carefully building high quality digital 3D models from around the world. Blue Marble taps into the talent of world-class digital artists to deliver content streamlined for Google Earth, one building, city or district at a time. Want to see more of your world in 3D? Visit http://igloostudios.com/blue for a full listing of digital assets and services. Model created by Shingie Mtezo.

ZABG House

Description
Originally named Trust Towers the building now houses one of the largest banking groups in the Zimbabwe. The office block has a floor count of 16 at a height of 64metres. It is located at 56 Samora Machel Ave, Harare. The Blue Marble Project is carefully building high quality digital 3D models from around the world. Blue Marble taps into the talent of world-class digital artists to deliver content streamlined for Google Earth, one building, city or district at a time. Want to see more of your world in 3D? Visit http://igloostudios.com/blue for a full listing of digital assets and services.

St Andrews House

Description
The building is located at the corner of Leopold Takawira and Samora Machel Ave, Harare Zimbabwe. The Blue Marble Project is carefully building high quality digital 3D models from around the world. Blue Marble taps into the talent of world-class digital artists to deliver content streamlined for Google Earth, one building, city or district at a time. Want to see more of your world in 3D? Visit http://igloostudios.com/blue for a full listing of digital assets and services.

NCR Building


Boka Islip House

Description
The building is located at 34 Samora Machel Harare. The Blue Marble Project is carefully building high quality digital 3D models from around the world. Blue Marble taps into the talent of world-class digital artists to deliver content streamlined for Google Earth, one building, city or district at a time. Want to see more of your world in 3D? Visit http://igloostudios.com/blue for a full listing of digital assets and services.

Zesa Headquarters

Description
The building is located at the corner of Park Street and Samora Machel Ave, Harare Zimbabwe.

Pegasus House

Description
Built in 1987 Pegasus House is an office block located at 52 – 54 Samora Machel Harare

Livingstone House

Description
Located at 48 Samora Machel Avenue, Harare Zimbabwe, Livingstone House is a 20 storey office block at a height of 80m.

Megawatt House

Description
Designed by Clinton & Evans, Megawatt House is located at 46 Samora Machel Avenue Harare. The building stands at a height of 48m, and is primarily an office block with a floor count of 12.

Gedenkgebou Memorial Building

Buildings Uploaded on August 15, 2007

Here are the buildings uploaded to Google’s Cities In Development since my last post. All I have to say is I wish Jake would have added the pig!

Wuppertal / Germany

Fernmeldeturm Westfalenweg – Wuppertal

Description
Der Fernmeldeturm am Westfalenweg in Wuppertal sendet das Programm von Radio-Wuppertal auf der Frequenz 107.4
http://www.sz-brandservices.com

London, England

Battersea Power Station, London

Description
Battersea Power Station stands at 113m high making it the tallest building in Wandsworth. The building was completed in 1953 and still is the largest brick building in Europe. The building was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, who also designed the Tate Modern and the British Red Telephone Box! Power generation at the station ceased in 1983 and the building began to fall into disrepair and dereliction. However work began to reconstuct the Power Station in May 2005. The building was famously on the front cover of Pink Floyds Album, Animals, where a large inflatable pig was attached to one of the four chimneys!

Montevideo y Punta del Este Uruguay

teatro solis


Looks like we have another city added to Cities In Development. The folks at Google have been busy. Let’s all welcome Milwaukee Wisconsin! Schemiel, Shomazel, Hossenferrer incorportated! (at least I think that is how “it” goes!)

Milwaukee Wisconsin

Chase Tower - Milwaukee WI

Description
The Chase tower is a highrise building right by the Milwaukee river in the downtown area of Milwaukee . The building is one of the shorter highrises in Downtown Milwaukee with a height of 282'. Milwaukee is one of the great treasures of Wisconsin with just about 2,000,000 people in it's main metro area , but not many people know that Chicago's metro area and Milwaukee's metro area have started to grow together sort of . So technically , Milwaukee and Chicago combined has over 11,000,000 people in the area . Other great artists on Google sketchup should help me model Milwaukee , because it is really a magnificent , yet kind-of small , but major city .Go to http://www.emporis.com , and then type in Milwaukee WI to find a complete list of buildings there .

Milwaukee Art Museum

Description
The history of the Milwaukee Art Museum dates back to 1888, when Milwaukee was a thriving port city. Peoples from different regions of Europe came to Wisconsin with their varied art and design styles. The Milwaukee Art Society developed and the first art gallery was designed and built. Later came the Milwaukee Art Institute, and in 1955, a new building was designed by Finnish Architect Eero Saarinen. It can be seen to the north of the current Milwaukee Art Museum design, which was designed by Santiago Calatrava after he was chosen as architect of the new project in 1994. It started groundbreaking in 1997 and was completed in 2001. The Quadracci Pavilion, the name of this expansion, was Calatrava's first building in the US. Model created by Zach Moore.
http://www.mam.org/thebuilding/index.htm

Milwaukee downtown (without textures)

Description
The downtownof Milwaukee WI I've even included the Marquette interchange too . Check it out , this could help you know how to get around the downtown area !

Model of US Bank – Milwaukee

Description
The US Bank is currently Milwaukee's tallest building . Towering at 601 feet , the US Bank building is constructed mostly of glass and steel . There are 42 floors of the building which is located along Milwaukee's lakefront . What's cool is the architect of this building , Fazlur Khan , who constructed the Sears Tower and Hancock center in Chicago which is only 40 miles away from Milwaukee (that is to the outer suburbs).

Faison Building

Description
The Faison building in Milwaukee WI is the second tallest building in Milwaukee . The building is a marvelous modern version of German architecture . The building is located right next to the Milwaukee River rising 549 feet above ground.

Kilbourn Tower

Description
Luxury living to the max ! This is a luxury apartment on the East side of downtown Milwaukee WI on the lakefront . The Kilbourn tower was the tallest apartment in Wisconsin when it was built in 2005 , but the University Club Tower ,an apartment building built right next door to the Kilbourn Tower , surpassed it .