Impossible Builds
Creating the Scorpion Tower’s Silky Aesthetic
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Buck Hoists Play an Essential Role in Building the Tower
To transport materials the team uses two elevators known as buck hoists.
To transport materials the team uses two elevators known as buck hoists.
Battling the Rain
The torrential rain proves to be an obstacle for the construction crew of Ice World.
The torrential rain proves to be an obstacle for the construction crew of Ice World.
Early Complications
Complications over the quarry’s structure causes the team to go back to the drawing board.
Complications over the quarry’s structure causes the team to go back to the drawing board.
The Pandemic Halts Construction
Construction for Ice World is brought to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Construction for Ice World is brought to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Grueling Job
See how Site Manager Cao Ping works around the clock to ensure the resort’s completion.
See how Site Manager Cao Ping works around the clock to ensure the resort’s completion.
A Daring Design
See the groundbreaking design work of Architect Gregg Pasquarelli and his team.
See the groundbreaking design work of Architect Gregg Pasquarelli and his team.
A Damaging Leak
High stakes are on the line when the concrete distribution begins.
High stakes are on the line when the concrete distribution begins.
Luxury Living
With the building’s exterior making progress, attention turns toward the interior design.
With the building’s exterior making progress, attention turns toward the interior design.
Arrival of the Crane
The team hurries to successfully assemble the newly arrived crane.
The team hurries to successfully assemble the newly arrived crane.
Episode 4 Preview | Skinny Skyscraper
Follow the construction of the skinniest skyscraper in the world.
Follow the construction of the skinniest skyscraper in the world.
Creating the Scorpion Tower’s Silky Aesthetic
The exoskeleton of the Scorpion Tower is created using glass fiber reinforced concrete.
The exoskeleton of the Scorpion Tower is created using glass fiber reinforced concrete.
The Team Stumbles Upon a Problem Inside the Building
Mark Morabito must conduct a floor-by-floor inspection of the building every day.
Mark Morabito must conduct a floor-by-floor inspection of the building every day.
Strengthening the Ground Using Vibro Compaction
Before construction can begin, the sand must be compacted using "vibro compaction."
Before construction can begin, the sand must be compacted using "vibro compaction."
Construction on Sweden Island Begins
Construction has commenced on Sweden Island.
Construction has commenced on Sweden Island.
The Heart of Europe’s Emergency Response Team
The Heart of Europe has created its own Emergency Response Unit (ERU).
The Heart of Europe has created its own Emergency Response Unit (ERU).
The Heart of Europe’s Desert Jungle
Landscape Gardner Richard Westcott must create a “desert jungle” on the islands.
Landscape Gardner Richard Westcott must create a “desert jungle” on the islands.
Coral Garden
Marie Goarin talks us through the unique coral garden that is a feature of each Seahorse.
Marie Goarin talks us through the unique coral garden that is a feature of each Seahorse.
Electro-Reef
Incredible new technology is being launched to ensure healthy, fast-growing coral reefs.
Incredible new technology is being launched to ensure healthy, fast-growing coral reefs.
Seahorse on the Water
After months of planning and testing, the Seahorse is transported to its permanent site.
After months of planning and testing, the Seahorse is transported to its permanent site.
The First Test
It is now time to see, after all the designing and planning, if the Seahorse can float.
It is now time to see, after all the designing and planning, if the Seahorse can float.
Acrylic Panels
We visit Clax Italia in Rome to see how the bespoke acrylic panels are made.
We visit Clax Italia in Rome to see how the bespoke acrylic panels are made.