The Hive in Singapore - How Did They Build That? - S01 EP02 - Engineering Documentary

Discover the engineering wonders in How Did They Build That? Witness the creation of New York's American Copper Building, the seismic-proof Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens, and the groundbreaking Hive in Singapore. Uncover the secrets of these remarkable structures, challenging traditional norms and reshaping skylines.
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Discover the extraordinary secrets behind the world’s most incredible structures in How Did They Build That? This jaw-dropping series takes you on a global journey, from an underground luxury hotel in China to a towering sky garden in Singapore. Delve into the engineering genius that created a bent copper-covered Manhattan skyscraper and experience an elevator ride to the top of the world. Each episode begs the question, How Did They Build That? Meet the visionary minds behind these modern wonders as we unveil the audacious and surprising engineering that takes your breath away. Join us on a celebration of engineering excellence on a scale and complexity never seen before.
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[@leoesque2803]

The hive is my hangout/study spot. I live a walking distance from Nanyang Technological University. 😂

[@WhatEver-wz1nt]

The bent skyscrapers were definitely ugly.

[@AerialWaviator]

All three very fascinating engineering and architecture marvels. 00:00 - intro 01:16 - New York City - Twin Copper Tilted Towers with Sky Bridge 19:29 - Athens, Greece - Cultural Center w/ Library, Opera and a Lookout Park 35:32 - Singapore - The Hive: Nanyang Technological University

[@b_uppy]

The park in Athens needed permeable paving if they were serious about lowering temperatures. Parking pavers that allows grass through would have been a better choice. The grass would shade the paving, adding more coolness, while also increasing rainwater permeability. This would better handle rains, too instead of retrofitting stormdrains. If they had added bioswales, the plan would be even better at absorbing water and lessening the need for irrigation to supplement.

[@Kay-ql2wl]

I think the accessibility of it is important so they couldn't have used permeable pavers for all of it but omg do i agree. The statement about lowering temperature by the shade from the trees shade over the shot of seemingly useless, hot concrete paths was hilariously ironic

[@b_uppy]

@@Kay-ql2wl The pavers interplanted with plants would likely increase accessibility if one is one of those people that find walking on concrete torturous. Unsure how they would decrease accessibility. Think we agree otherwise.

[@mikakettunen7939]

In Finland we have OODI - Helsinki main library / all included - hangout - 3D print sewing - music produce studios - kindergarten - et cetera - which is gorgeous place to be in - but this HIVE give me pure love

[@fredod5271]

These are impressive creations of architecture and enjoyable engineering. Keep up the great architecture.

[@anonymousjustice4357]

They forgot about the psychological implications on the tilt buildings , “ I am going to live there?”

[@daiheadjai]

14:14 "Mommy, what's that building doing to that other building?"

[@Sammasambuddha]

Making bricks?

[@spooderman4008]

​@@Sammasambuddha Bricked up

[@estebancorral5151]

Putting a building in a flood zone is ludicrous. This is a testament to human greed.

[@MustacheMerlin]

The entirety of Venice: *pasta music stops*

[@mrdr9534]

It might be me just being a curmudgeon, but really dislike when people use the expression ""It defies logic", when what they really (hopefully) mean "it defies/challenges common expectations/conventions". And no engineer worth their salt would design and then build something that "defied logic", not to mention that when people actually do, it doesn't hold up for long. Which is a "property" that is usually "frowned on" when it comes to buildings... And Yes I'm "fun at parties".. I just don't ever get invited, and I still haven't figured out why ;) Best regards.

[@poerava]

That is a beautiful design

[@Peleski]

These feel grandiose, in spite of the people who need to use the structure., who seem to be lost. I do appreciate the innovation though

[@jtveg]

Thanks so much for sharing. 😉👌🏻

[@hardstylelife5749]

Is it just the video or is this complex extremely dark inside with very small natural light and ventilation amongst the different levels?

[@patricksanders858]

Does anyone else think sky bridges are the precursor to engineering Megatropolis Buildings?

[@ArtFreeman]

Architects and architectural engineering are fantastic people who create amazing structures

[@lepidoptera9337]

Yes, until you have been inside one of these and then you realize that they are completely impractical.

[@ArtFreeman]

Impracticle for what? @@lepidoptera9337

[@b_uppy]

​@@lepidoptera9337 The exteriors are pretty impractical too. Zero private outdoor space on many of these.

[@bobsthea]

is there any mosquito problem in singapore hive building ?

[@param888]

i wish if they would have mentioned the cost of each project too. regardless everything hugh respect for everyone from labourers to mgmt who carried out it.

[@creestee08]

good luck with that. place looks nice. me and the family however will be moving soon to poundbury in dorset. it walkable, homey and classical with amenities in walking distance.

[@b_uppy]

Most architects design modern looking monoliths, but prefer to live in human scale, decorative buildings. It's hypocrisy...

[@Rayanridescocks]

@@b_uppy As an architect, I agree. It's usually not up to us though. There is brainwashing in the academia, and money talks louder than art and human well-being.

[@_soundwave_]

The next version of natgeo's enginnering marvel

[@freedomtowander]

6:36 that's what she said!

[@G.N.I.K]

Lit

[@yolo_burrito]

Hurricane Sandy was large in diameter but not particularly powerful when it made landfall.

[@michelekett8450]

New Zealand has many earthquake proof buildings including the Beehive, the home if its Parliament in Wellington.

[@napalmholocaust9093]

Built at an angle is not the same as "bent". You wouldn't call a cantilever bent, would you? I'll always recall the time I had at the bent tower of Pisa.

[@_Breakdown]

12:00 - - skybridge

[@cyberi4a]

I don't care what they say about that New York building, it's still two buildings even if the man said they didn't want to build two buildings. It's just two buildings with a bridge between them.

[@brewswillas6635]

The copper building is so unnerving to look at, the owners should really be paying people's therapist bills for miles around.

[@user-go2wu7yt4z]

Mexico came out with this tipe of buildings years ago and they are so neat

[@alexandertsanga]

When i see Buildings like this, it Reminds me for the Late Zara Hadid, She designed some of the Best and Unique Building Out there, Miss her, May her Soul Rest in Peace

[@ianmiles2505]

The vag stadium

[@anoirbentanfous]

While some people live in luxury, others only have cardboard for shelter!

[@dustinabc]

You could put everyone in identical houses and within a year some people would have destroyed their houses and be living in cardboard again, while others would have made their houses much better. The default condition of humanity is poverty. So the question isn't to ask why there are some people living in cardboard, but to figure out how some have been able to improve things so much.

[@anoirbentanfous]

@@dustinabc Let them do it then we will see if it turns out as assumed, instead of just predicting the outcome. Some will benefit and enjoy a fresh start in life, while others need more mental health support than housing. Trillions of dollars are spent on wars, corrupt politicians, and lavish lifestyles, with many wasting money on failed extravagant experiments. Yet when it comes to this issue, many are quick to dismiss it as a waste because they are not the ones facing hunger and homelessness.

[@spiderliliez]

Well, they're lucky they don't have big earthquakes like their neighbors do.

[@JakobVarming]

Singapore.... Where?

[@PETvibes123]

damn, those architects man😅

[@godlistenmnkeni2454]

Structural engineer's nightmare

[@godlistenmnkeni2454]

Structural engineer's nightmare

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

​@@godlistenmnkeni2454literally their job

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

​@@godlistenmnkeni2454literally their job

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Not vaey many grassy areas in the park on top. Trees and grass is good because people will hang out underneith

[@ESF19791111]

VERY INTERESTING :) THANK YOU FOR SHARING :) I DID A THUMB-UP ABOUT THE VIDEO AND SUBSCRIBED TO THE CHANNEL :) THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL :)

[@VinceCannavaII]

A fancy letter "H". Engineering at its finest. Interesting video!

[@shivtim]

The Hive just looks like a 1970s John Portman hotel. Dime a dozen in downtown Atlanta.

[@georgesos]

To answer the question about Greece,where did we find the money, we didnt. This was financed by a shipowner,one of the oligarchs who have been pilaging Greece since 1821. It was a self promotion project that created a space that everyday Greeks cant even pass in front of(its opposite the USA embassy, so access to the area is heavily policed. Basically it is a place for the rich to show off their new trophy wives and give the photographers a chance to lick their behind by posting their photos presenting them as "cultured",who care about the arts!(they care but only if it makes money for them)

[@danieldumas7361]

So, let me understand this......Zoning states that toy cannot build a bridge, hundreds of yards up from the ground if it hangs over a "corner" of a pre-existing building. But, you can erect Two Enormous Skyscrapers around this same building eliminating Most privacy & All Natural Sunlight....Good Planning!!! Meanwhile,Affordable Housing is still Ignored.....

[@lepidoptera9337]

You don't want anything to fall down on people. Even a small object falling from such a height will seriously injure or even kill a person. The building codes around the periphery of high rise building are strict because of gravity. They have to be. Imagine ice forming on the bridge in winter and then braking off. What do you think would happen to people below?

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Affordable housing is cheap you can pay for it

[@beautyandthesimp]

Modern pisa tower

[@yingkittham9998]

The building without corners………. Redefined ‘cutting corners’.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Man construction is a tough ass business

[@heavenlymilano]

12:50 Isn't the word 'hurricanes' mispronounced?

[@marekpastyrik1888]

the hve feels like panopticum prison

[@FM-db3ft]

Nice but it’s Chinese concrete right?

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Innovative designs pushing at the boundaries gets sketchy man. I saw india build this supermassive diamond polishing business property and its just huge and has mostly motorcycle parking i was like man this is a very very unique building it could fall over it could last too long or fall down right away i really dont know. Its like they have to show off what they can do i think its enspiring but also like 😐 will it fall

[@FM-db3ft]

@@TheAnnoyingBoss yup, the lands of shortcuts.

[@sriharshacv7760]

If it is about 3 diff. Buildings, it should by 3 different videos.

[@johntaphouse5235]

"corners are defendable, you can get you back to a corner"........ wow.. in my day getting your back to a corner was a bad thing.... was even a saying "backed into a corner" HEY FOOL BEING IN THE CORNER IS NOT A GOOD THING.... ASK THE SCHOOL DUNCE IM SURE HES YOUR PAL TOO "the opera house is built for every one"... lol yeah ok what ever you say

[@napalmholocaust9093]

Sad this simple math is lauded as significant. The barriers are governments not material strength. Everything could be beautiful. Instead of oppressivly unimaginative.

[@peterkompter2417]

beautiful? piece of engineering, NAHHHHHHHHHH

[@pedrogomes5340]

This shit is so ugly

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

I dont think itll last 1000 years

[@martinbrownart]

towers in NYC. why did they need the bridge ? architects. what a tribe

[@dustinabc]

Well, they kind of explained the situation. Beyond that- humans do a lot of things for creativity and expression and pushing limits that we don't "need" to do.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

So you can live in one with the advantages of both without having to go outside idk

[@karlmckinnell2635]

Moreover these are an incredible feat of computer enhanced engineering.

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

As much as it's beautiful where did the money for the building in Greece come from, Greece is broke

[@mtsbr78]

Please, dub your docs in brasilian portuguese by AI. Thanks.

[@markmartinbattle5318]

The copper Building "Beautiful and inspiring " un quote ! .inspiring yes ,beautiful no I don't think so .in fact down right ugly .The sky Bridge" looks like "a botched job . But in the most part most modern American Architecture is ugly . There are of course a few notable exceptions that are utterly wonderful .

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

One day theyll have a hard tike figuring out if its even about to collapse or not 😂

[@mariopg2574]

The second in Greece is the ugliest, but every one involved finds it so beautiful...... go figure.......

[@Rayanridescocks]

The last one is the ugliest for me but it's hard to pick. None of these look good at all.

[@lepidoptera9337]

Most buildings in Singapore are cool enough without air conditioning. You can simply open the front doors and windows and the airflow around a free standing high rise building is plenty enough to keep a perfectly fine temperature indoors on most days. Closed structures like the hive look good, but they are completely counterproductive. A standard blocky high rise outperforms that by far in terms of room climate. It's also much cheaper. This is not practical architecture. It's just architects trying to be cute.

[@malcolmpuhawan3695]

😂

[@iplaylikeagodz5152]

They build two buildings, one a male and one a female

[@peterkompter2417]

'Creating' a hill? again so much wasted space and energy could have beebetter used for more, we are in the middle of a metropolitan area and you make a huge hill of wasted space, instead of all that dirt, PARKING?

[@franki3Ru550]

I hate building that are just box... no inspiration, just hurry up and work and shut up vibe

[@lepidoptera9337]

Have you ever been inside a round building? Most useless structure, ever. It looks good in pictures but it is impractical to the max.. They are great for auditoriums and such, but as living space they are completely out of the question unless you are ultra-rich and you can afford to waste space.

[@franki3Ru550]

@@lepidoptera9337 I agree

[@prowlerish]

At 4:30 he looks like a phony pretending to be a billionaire. Lol.. this wannabe can't even pull out words of his own, so we can assume what kinda buildings he will make.

[@speedflash9504]

Hate the building.. Looks like a bunker..So dark inside and too much concrete!!

[@Chocoboranger]

Incredible must be code for ugly. but that building looks like dogshi

[@ozloop69]

Well and truly overdramatised and a waste of time to get to very boring points, not worth the time it takes to listen. Two minutes of the intro. I think I’m being very generous with that two minutes, so much drama so much expense pay attention to the music builds up and diminishes with the level of drama involved like every time someone’s talkingthank you don’t waste your time leave KZbin

[@godlistenmnkeni2454]

Thats because it wasn't meant for you. It was meant for engineers who will appreciate the complexity of such projects. I understand it's dramatized for the average Joe, but the contents are fascinating with or without it.

[@younghokim1994]

the philisophy behind the hive is so stupid. They built it round because corners identify a hierarchy where people can back off to? A student-teacher relationship isn't democratic and it should not be. Undemocratic doesn't mean abusive. Parent-child relationship is authoritarian by default, but that doesn't mean it's a bad thing. A classroom for teaching and a classroom for a discussion should be designed differently. The hive just seems to focus on one, it's an ideological creation that defy norms just to defy norms, not because it needed to fit a constraint.

[@IppiopaidFEEDBACK]

But is it a beautiful building? I understand the philosophy behind it, but the aesthetics in the function I think it’s beautiful!

[@Rayanridescocks]

@@IppiopaidFEEDBACK It's ugly af. Nobody can tell me that building is beautiful.

[@elvisburgerking8675]

it ALL looks like shite !

[@AdrianAtStufish]

What a TINY bridge to generate so much hype - ignoring One Za'abeel in Dubai, some sort of xenophobic blind spot ? - pathetic !

[@susettesantiago5509]

It looks stupid……it looks beyond ugly…….and there is nothing nothing nothing of an engineering feat……crap all around……

[@yogayoggie2209]

Thats what i thought! Singapore does not have talents and the minds to build these structures.

[@samfightss]

no. its utter nonsense. the building will be worn after some 60-80 years the cement will wear out.

[@omnidirectional2339]

lucky you didn't have to return all the money to Europe and also leave a lot of your people hungry and homeless ... shame

[@Rayanridescocks]

It's ugly.