This Epic Skybridge is Being Built in Melbourne

Engineers in Australia are taking skybridge construction to a whole new level.
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[@Samuel_J1]

I've been waiting for today for a whole week. Nice video - great to see the detail behind a complex construction element! I'm hoping the building looks as nice completed as the renders!

[@EdsboOfficial]

I hope when it’s complete it will look absolutely amazing and beautiful

[@charlie7mason]

@@EdsboOfficial I

[@EdsboOfficial]

@@charlie7mason what

[@charlie7mason]

@@EdsboOfficial Ahh, apparently I pocket commented that quite randomly at some time. Apologies.

[@EdsboOfficial]

@@charlie7mason oh ok

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Melbourne continues to approve and build incredible skyscrapers… Eureka tower, Australia 108, next it’s Skybridge and Green Spine (STH BNK), all accented in gold. I love it!

[@hadrian2505]

You call this beautiful smh people like you make me sick. These eyesores can't hold a candle to the great work of architects that lived centuries ago. Come and see 1 high gothic cathedral in person and i promise, you will be disgusted by these so called marvels of modern architecture.

[@andyrob3259]

Nothing tackier than a gold building. Tacky.

[@savolrat]

@@andyrob3259 Gold is a key part of melbourne's history and identity so I assume its intentional

[@yomommastupid]

You can thank the Chinese and Singaporeans cuz they all invest in the city and county.

[@Bonyari_Boy]

Huge monuments to the ultra-wealthy that do nothing to help the citizens below. It’s an amazing feat of engineering, but when the company behind it is openly calling it ‘Melbourne’s most exclusive address,’ you can’t expect it to benefit any more than a handful of people.

[@stopsallmelb]

As a melburnian i love our architecture and how much attention it gets on this channel.

[@kelsey_roy]

We're losing people to QLD year on year according to today's news.

[@stopsallmelb]

@@kelsey_roy depends on the reports you read. A lot of international students came to study at our world class education facilities. Majority of those left, either to their home countries or other states, to fast track the permanent residency. I think people will come back that did leave, whether its for the weather, culture, or availability of new land to build on.

[@MrBobogoa]

I just wish the zoning wasn't so garbage

[@MrBobogoa]

@@julm7744 gah such a waste though, if the inner suburbs supported medium rise construction there wouldn't be a need for suburbs to extend all the way to geelong

[@MrBobogoa]

@@julm7744 I just don't think outward expansion is the way to go about achieving that. Melbourne's already on track to overtake Sydney when examining their growth rates and the cost of outward expansion on infrastructure and public services would be prohibitive

[@ShannonRMcKenzie]

This building is on my driving route to work and I remember what was on the site before this commenced. It's going to be a magnificent addition to my cities skyline and proof that Melbourne is once again open for business

[@karankapoor2701]

Isn't Melbourne world's one of the most expensive places to live

[@iLoveBoysandBerries]

Melbourne is closed yo

[@sbalogh53]

What was there before this building? It looked like a low rise attachment to the Telstra exchange tower and some form of circular building. Was it a part of Telstra before? A sales center perhaps?

[@jonathanramiro100yearsago]

Can't wait untill someone made this buliding for cities skyline and upload it to steam workshop

[@andyrob3259]

It always has been open for business, we just need to get rid of Dan as he bankrupts us.

[@g30rg3-c5]

Not the tallest but definitively one of the most stand out projects in Melbourne!

[@larenzgarrett4936]

1kq0k29

[@Coffee_break514]

tall buildings are overrated anyways

[@julianthursky-moore2438]

Better than 108, that thing is disgusting, I hate looking at it driving through the city

[@g30rg3-c5]

@World2021Order been to Tokyo, amazing depth of construction but the city is all over the joint... like Godzilla is the town planner in charge (LOL)

[@g30rg3-c5]

@@julianthursky-moore2438 yeah that project has had many iterations even way before construction... it also suffers from being too close to the Eureka tower :(

[@lachlanbrowne1655]

This is extremely impressive. I live an hour away from Melbourne, but travel there frequently. It’s amazing to see how Melbourne’s skyline is changing and now that the Southbank by Beulah has been accepted to start construction. Melbourne is really putting itself on the map and world stage for skyscrapers.

[@stopsallmelb]

An hour away, so you basically live in suburbia.

[@iLoveBoysandBerries]

No you don't

[@sheep5403]

@@iLoveBoysandBerries no

[@andyrob3259]

Wow. Pity we’ve destroyed so many historic lovely better buildings to get there. Having skyscrapers is hardly an achievement

[@ashdog236]

@@andyrob3259 Melbourne doesn’t destroy historic buildings for skyscrapers…

[@alxleiva]

I'm one of the designers who worked on this project, so happy and proud to see it all coming together.

[@Kiwistoicist]

How to design for differential deflection during wind and earthquake?

[@mrvk39]

As a New Yorker, I am beginning to envy Melbourne's skyline and the imagination and creativity of its high-rises!

[@lachlanmillsteed6825]

we are seen as the new york of australia with our great skyline and culture. i visited new york in 2018 and couldn’t believe the similarities between melbourne and new york. both are beautiful cities

[@darkowl9]

As someone who lives just out of the CBD, there's a lot of ugly rubbish going up too, particularly on the north side with garish colours and tacky shaped cladding.

[@mrvk39]

@@darkowl9 that's true for all big cities. Everyone has it's share of ugly buildings, including NYC.

[@mrvk39]

@@lachlanmillsteed6825 right on! I hope you enjoyed your visit!

[@simonmaduxx6777]

As a New Yorker and traveler, you definitely have seen that construction in other countries far outclass what you can see in the states. Not to mention most US states are lowlands, even our biggest cities tallest buildings do not compare to some of the beautiful construction in Singapore etc. Every time I'm in Singapore I say the same thing LOL 😁

[@angushall6274]

I just love any video about Melbourne because I think its the best city in the world. Probably because I live in it, but its just a gorgeous place that every other major city I've gone to doesn't have.

[@nvyfhuigwbi71ywgi11]

Aside from the extreme lockdowns and crazy house prices, I love living here. Unfortunately house prices are some of the most expensive in the world and are continuing to rise, so it might push me out eventually

[@jyotimathewkijurina5997]

You think Melbourne is a gorgeous city? 😂 Time to go to Specsavers mate.

[@shanamana4078]

@@jyotimathewkijurina5997 salty Sydney sider

[@jonnies]

​@@shanamana4078 lmao you're a crackup. Do you wanna be any more of a stereotype? As soon as someone says anything the least bit negative about Melbourne you go into the defensive comparing to Sydney mode.

[@shanamana4078]

@@jonnies ye duh what other relevant cities are there in Australia

[@ARW.7]

Melbourne is one of the most amazing cities. I was fortunate enough to live there for a year and truly wish it wasn’t as far away from the UK as it is. One day, I hope to see you again!

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[@madstones1]

too bad Labor fucked the state up.

[@jamesring80]

You’re welcome anytime

[@js-sv6kw]

@@madstones1 lol labor saved the city by actually investing in it. The libs gutted it and it was on its death knell after Kennett put it back 20 years. Pre pandemic Melbourne was the powerhouse of the Australian economy and it has bounced back rather quickly.

[@madstones1]

@@js-sv6kw are you soft in the head? Dan Andrews has destroyed this state with harsh lockdowns to hide a budget he blew out. And it’s a powerhouse for the rich corpos we only have Chinese buying property, the real Australians will never own a home.

[@AndrewDun1]

I live quite close to this, and work in the building immediately next door. Love cycling past, and love watching the construction through my office window.

[@maranathashalom9402]

What does one have to work to get an office in one of these towers? :D Sounds like a nice career!

[@gavinm91]

The world needs more skybridges ! They look amazing

[@marcl4701]

That, and peace.

[@tatevancleve1802]

@@marcl4701 geez you just want everything... lol jk I too think that's more important

[@PLuMUK54]

The world needs affordable housing!

[@petersamouris6108]

I love this video, I’m working on coordinating facade install on another building across the road and I see this building every day!

[@okokok1178]

So exciting to see so many interesting buildings being built around Melbourne, so many of them are so different to others. Melbourne really has its own style

[@randomrahul5221]

Skyscrapers, and especially the skybridges, are so majestic to look at. Since my childhood, I had only known about the sky bridge of the Petronas Towers but to get to know that there are numerous buildings and structures throughout the world having a skybridge is mind-blowing. I bow down to the engineers who create such masterpieces!

[@itala7]

This channel is so underrated. The quality in the editing is extraordinary.

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[@Ozymandi_as]

2.33 milion subs, and 330 million views? Silver and Gold KZbin creator awards, named by the Times as one of 20 best educational channels on KZbin, lucrative sponsorships, staff of fourteen, Underappreciated by who? Is there are a more popular channel devoted to construction? I suspect Fred is pretty pleased with how it's gone so far!

[@itala7]

@@Ozymandi_as should have more lad

[@Ozymandi_as]

What would you say would be an adequate level of public support? Perhaps you'd like to set a target m

[@youtubeuserandchef471]

People need to pay attention to architecture

[@zaneh6224]

Looks good, I'm from Sydney but happy for Melbourne to getting another unique building 👍👍

[@garynewton1263]

Thank you. I am a Melburnian living in adelaide so please sympathize with me. Tell me how has sydney done coming out of this crisis? Is the CBD recovering? Is there vacant shops, buildings or is it doing well? Never been there.

[@lincolndb1631]

I was in the arts building at Uni (UoM) yesterday, looking at the skyline when this exact building caught my eye. I literally thought to myself ‘I hope B1M does a video on this’ as it literally blew my mind seeing such a Singaporean-esq. skybridge in Melbourne

[@eugenesetiawan1606]

Can't wait to see the Stunning Twisting 'garden' skyscraper in Melbourne.

[@hugooj]

I love B1M. Best channel on KZbin. I love how much you cover our beautiful city of Melbourne ❤️

[@sbalogh53]

This video has inspired me to catch a tram and visit the CBD for a day. Just walk around and take in the views. I now feel a bit sad living in this wonderful city and not taking advantage of the amenities. I sit in front of the computer watching too many KZbin videos.

[@Bergamot88]

Beautiful building. I’ve never lived in the city like that before, and I often wonder about the neighbours.. like how do they feel when a new building goes up and takes up the entire view from their balcony? Where as there was nothing there before.. all of a sudden there’s this new towering complex

[@AndrewDun1]

There are always apartments to choose from in buildings whose views will never be built out, due to their adjacency to parks, water and the like. But they come at a significant premium. Interestingly, the views toward Carlton Gardens from Sapphire By The Gardens aren’t necessarily guaranteed, as a proposal exists for a super skinny apartment tower to be developed in the tiny triangle of land in front of it (currently housing the Royal Society of Victoria).

[@SAOS451316]

one doesn't just need to buy the plot of land to build a skyscraper; one needs to buy the airspace from the owners of the surrounding buildings.

[@JP-kb4yi]

@@SAOS451316 what you said varies from one city to the next. Its all about building codes and even those can be changed by the city council.

[@Jake-po2iq]

@@AndrewDun1 good point Andrew but that parcel of land in front of Sapphire by the garden has been allocated to the world heritage environs area as part of Heritage Victoria’s World Heritage Environs Area Strategy - in other words there’s no way the authorities such as DELWP and City of Melbourne would allow for further development that undermines the area. Funny fact Sapphire is actually considered to be in that area even though it’s a brand new building. The strategy came into play after development had commenced.

[@Habdabi]

@@SAOS451316 that's only New York city

[@davetv4705]

What an awesome architectural masterpiece. Thanks for sharing, B1M!

[@mikegrosso23]

Have always loved this channel and followed closely. Made my day when I saw my construction animation being utilised in this video.

[@DestinAU]

It is truly remarkable how many unique and impressive skyscrapers are going up here in Melbourne!

[@stopsallmelb]

We have the ability to build tall because the airport is out in woop woop 😂

[@Jake-po2iq]

Amazing work as usual B1M - would love to see the skybridge finished with the circular glass floor installed. No doubt it would be an interesting and unique view to the ground.

[@yonatanschlussel]

This channel is just absolutely amazing. Always waiting for the next video

[@TomGD]

As a international resident living in Melbourne, I’m hype to see this completed!

[@mmunib609]

I see it every day and never thought it would look so beautiful after completion.

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[@matthewzaczeniuk4892]

A B1M video to start the day is just what I needed.

[@julsz.mmviii]

Wow! Very speechless about the incredible design of the skyscraper!

[@t9j6c6j51]

I was wondering about that sky bridge on the weekend as I walked past it. Now I know. Thanks B1M.

[@dohc1067]

A jewel in the sky for sure. Construction projects overseas always have a unique element about them. Go head Ausies show the world how it 👍 is done. Another great video.

[@ichirohaqime]

Congrats to Malaysian property development firm S P Setia! for making this masterpiece!

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[@SuperDec87]

I used to work for the formwork company building this, the sky bridge was insane to build took 3 months. Savage video man

[@kingslj]

We’re waiting for it to be completed & we shall go & enjoy what it will offer. Thanks.

[@Lumanix1]

Again. Another amazing piece in my beautiful city of Melbourne, Strayaa!!!! Love this channel. Keep them videos posting mate. And we shall all destroy the LIKE button for you guys.

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[@Tony-rh2lp]

I know that this is a construction channel, but as an engineering student I would love it to elaborate more on the skybridge being a structural link between the towers.

[@kineticdeath]

I always enjoy a visit to melbourne, all these new cool and exciting buildings going up are just going to make it even more enjoyable over the coming years

[@ThisIsntmyrealnameGoogle]

This is just so beautiful to look at, man this channel makes me question my career choices more and more

[@Heshhion]

Melbourne is also building an huge underground train line and vehicle tunnel under the river. Great vid!

[@Diode5]

Good location. I've enjoyed living in an apartment in that part of Melbourne, it's a way more livable space than southbank, where a lot of these large residential spaces are being built. There is lots of green to be seen and to be able to walk through. Close to nice restaurants, easy access supermarkets, retail, library, museum, IMAX. The views of the city skyline itself will be sensational from that spot. It's also a more quiet and relaxing part of the city. Perhaps the size of the development will change the energy a bit in that area, but hopefully it still retains a certain level of calm.

[@laurenhealey2182]

I live just down the street from this and see it everyday when I walk to and from uni... breathtaking seeing it being built in person! Love the video

[@tristianthomson6611]

I live across the street from this !! Have loved watching it come up !!!

[@ourwetdogs5232]

Mouthwatering- a world for creative architects for sure 😎

[@Violant3]

there's a simpler version of this happening in brazil, there's going to be a two tower residential building with a skybridge between them but with a pool and party halls in the midle of the bridge the project is called DUO, in Blumenau city

[@wolfcattube]

This is the view I have from work, thanks for all the tech details.

[@CoolStefanlol]

Love your content bro! Keep it up.

[@heroryan321]

This really shows how Melbourne is basically the modern city of Australia whilst Sydney is like the OG bit more old fashioned city

[@ChrisJohannsen]

Melbourne had loads of amazing Victorian architecture as well. Best of both worlds

[@tikytak21]

thats until you try the public transport in melbourne RIP

[@krixxset2214]

Ahh no it’s literally the other way around.

[@jaxonbowshire6024]

Then there’s Adelaide from the prehistoric era compared to Melbourne and Sydney

[@stopsallmelb]

@@tikytak21 Melbournes system is one of the best in Australia, and even more so at the moment with what the hell is going on in Sydney.

[@jessegoodyear9890]

Being from Sydney, it hurts me to say that I’m jealous of Melbourne for getting such a unique and awesome building😅

[@MitchellBPYao]

Sydney will have a twin tower soon that taller than them

[@robvegas9354]

The Rialto, Eureka and Australia 108 are amazing to see in person. This new one is in good company!!

[@MariAdkins]

wow. that's the most impressive, most beautiful skybridge i've ever seen!

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[@persianguy2849]

I was in Melbourne a couple of days ago and saw the buildings. they were magnificent.

[@ericdanielski4802]

Nice video.

[@gauravkhanna2622]

i live in melbourne and never knew about it.... thanks for sharing B1M!

[@seanskoog388]

This looks amazing. I visited Melbourne in 2019 and noticed a lot of construction.

[@JoelOman1980]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, "Austraila, please take me in!" Melbourne has been in my sights for a long time but recently 'Brissy' has also caught my eye... Nevertheless, AU seems like thee place to be if working in the construction business (and can't speak Chinese). Thank you once again B1M and Mr. Mills, another excellent production. Have a pleasent day!

[@MarkPicker]

Yeah, our tradies are mostly very well paid - especially in regional and rural areas.

[@NebraskaGonvilleJones]

Would love to have you mate. Everyone is welcome if you’re a good bloke or chick and you sound like at least one one or the other! 👍🏽

[@JoelOman1980]

@@NebraskaGonvilleJones Thanks, I'll only have to convince the authorities then... Although, my occupation, as an engineer, is by all means, supported by the "Skilled Occupation List" VISA. (Can't remember the issue number though)

[@fiverZ]

It's a medial apartide though

[@NebraskaGonvilleJones]

@@fiverZ What on earth are you talking about mate?

[@JeandrePetzer]

It's the panties of the buildings being pulled down

[@CoFutures]

Awesome video, as usual! I saw this building in person the other day and it certainly is striking. Love it or not, it's good to see better quality architecture and design being deployed in Melbourne, a city which has typically seen proliferation of lots of very tall, square towers.

[@bonesreturns1]

watching this video and looking up out of my window to the construction of this building is quite the experience

[@jasonwilde197]

In the movie Idiocracy they had to resort to tying buildings together to keep them standing. We are now living in those times.

[@errinundra9798]

I work in a building across the laneway at the back of this project, so I've been watching it with interest since it was a hole in the ground. The overall footprint of the project is large - the skybridge provides a lightness that the two structures wouldn't have without it.

[@bibekdas5595]

The B1m is the my favourite you tube channel

[@Alorio-Gori]

Awesome! Would really want to visit Melbourne one day and experience this building

[@treefarm3288]

I'm not an engineer, but even though the buildings are rigidly linked together, won't there be some inevitable differential movement in high winds, which could damage the bridge? Say 200 kph winds?

[@CockatooDude]

The buildings would move a lot more if they weren't a single piece. They now have similar resistance to winds as a much wider building but without the added surface area. Yes, high winds will put a lot of torque at the joint between the tower core and the skybridge, but that can be factored into the design.

[@ActiveAussie2024]

Unlikely it would be 200 kph, but I know Melbourne gets very windy. Up to 120 or 140 kph is not uncommon higher up. I know that In NY ( Manhattan) they get up to 160 km winds. The old WTC had that factored into it's design although I know it had massive floor plates ( one acre)

[@Samimies]

Clicked faster than lighting.

[@AlexOhioo]

It looks nice well done Australia

[@Xplod2064]

I always like the video before watching as I know what is in content is in store for me!

[@namwens1]

Straya

[@ArtisanTony]

I prefer living closer to the ground lol you guys can have it

[@kelsey_roy]

easier to escape when there's a fire drill or real fire.

[@ChrisJohannsen]

The ground in Australia is a bit scary.

[@rexxbailey2764]

LOLS TRUE! 😊😄😄👍👍

[@rexxbailey2764]

@@ChrisJohannsen :🤣🤣🤣😆🤣

[@ArtisanTony]

@@ChrisJohannsen it's scarier though if traveling at terminal velocity :)

[@nateroemer3004]

Absolutely incredible.

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[@strafrag1]

Beautiful project.

[@PLuMUK54]

Exactly what the world needs, more high rise luxury apartments, fancy hotels, sky bridges. It gives the homeless something to look at!

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[@FloydTaylor]

No longer the fastest growing city in Australia. Whilst it was adding 100k people per year 9 years in a row, Melbourne has just had two negative net migration losses due to covid lockdowns in 2020 and 2021.

[@DavidSweetnam]

The Andrews factor. Hopefully he’ll be kicked out like Morrison

[@chrishalious8194]

@@DavidSweetnam NOT LIKELY in fact it's almost IMPOSSIBLE

[@robert-brydson-1]

the lockdowns are over now

[@kaiL0r]

Melbourne is such a fantastic city!

[@ne0tic]

Another interesting video mate!

[@benhumphreys1871]

Stare at this being built out of my window at uni

[@spugesdu]

Hate to lower the tone, but does anyone else see underwear sliding down a pair of legs?

[@keithprice4711]

I personally did not see that until now 😂😂

[@ondrejsedlak4935]

I'm happy to say my company did the metal deck and shear stud installation on this sky bridge. Most of the structure was assembled on the ground, to be lifted and installed as separate modules. Thankfully. Only a few minor sections were filled in on site, which I was told was quite hair raising. Apparently the plywood deck wasn't much comfort. Our company also did something similar for Australia 108, which was the metal deck and studs for those yellow bits sticking out of the building. Once again, I was fortunate to do this while on the ground while other less fortunate blokes had to complete it over 70 floors up.

[@SkrillexIloveyou1232]

They're hugging awww

[@karinjohnstone1653]

Fantastic. Now if someone would just concentrate on removing all the graffiti and filth from around the streets... the rubbish and the pigeon poo... and if the trains would actually run when scheduled and weren't cancelled or late..... maybe lots of people will brave the cold, draughty, grey and dismal inner city streets to go have a look at it.

[@timgooding2448]

Considering Melbourne didn't get it's first skyscraper until 1972 they haven't wasted any time building them.

[@alexandermiller2975]

just by the thumbnail I knew this was gonna be in Australia. Y'all are really building some funky looking shit

[@JasonFoks]

I've been waiting all week for a video. So happy that the route to my work will be that much more beautiful! btw this building first started construction in 2018!

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

Capitalists buying 39 million penthouses while milking the working class for every cent.

[@willpeden6055]

Ironically, it will likely be someone who made money in a communist country who buys it like with Australia 108

[@mmkw5621]

true

[@bachilafo]

sorry but because of Dan Andrews ..... I like 60000 other people have left the state for good

[@calebsankey6945]

Ok, and? People move all the time, what makes you think you're special for doing so? Or that you need to announce it publicly? Just a reason to whinge about politics or something like that, maybe? Also, 60,000 is around 1% of the entire population of Vic, give or take. Hardly even a dent on the overall population of the state. Good luck to you in wherever you moved to though, I guess

[@bibekdas5595]

The B1m is the best of you tube

[@mrvk39]

A splendid video of a very interesting architectural project. I loved the graphics and explanation! However, i would've loved a few more full building shots of the final project from different angles with Melbourne in the background.

[@ollie2sik]

Actually Melbourne is not the fastest growing city … people have been fleeing in droves and has experienced the highest decline in population in the last two years:

[@robert-brydson-1]

that was just because of lockdown which is finished now

[@eggygenc6621]

But the public transport system is still 50 years behind,having tall buildings doesn’t mean anything it’s what you got in the city

[@george_davituri]

storytelling is truly remarkable

[@jackwoodman3727]

I see this every day when I walk to University and it looks very impressive - even under construction.

[@paulburman9972]

Only one problem, it’s in Melbourne!!.

[@lot6129]

LOL Melbourne, total police state, lockdown capital of the world....

[@robert-brydson-1]

yawn

[@calebsankey6945]

You do realise that lockdowns have been over for months, right?

Melbourne's an absolute shit hole. More communist than china at this point.

[@lot6129]

@@calebsankey6945 Yes Dan, but the record stands, longest lock down on the planet in history, for a problem THEY CAUSED, poorly run quarantine hotels anybody....

[@lot6129]

@@robert-brydson-1 Most liveable city, voted by whom, melbournians lol

[@jamesdoyle5405]

This channel does a good job of making it interesting and relatable regardless of your professional knowledge or, in my case, lack there of.

[@user-eg8si2ln8p]

Yesssss Melbourne!!!! And another stunning skyscraper in southbank too ❤️❤️

[@ChineseKiwi]

This is the Northeast CBD, not Southbank

[@user-eg8si2ln8p]

@@ChineseKiwi I don’t think you understand what I’m saying

[@Fenthule]

I'm soo conflicted watching these. On one hand, I marvel at the level of engineering we've achieved, but on the other, I am deeply concerned about the level of ostentatious display of wealth disparity in out society. It's truly unfortunate that the money being used to develop these engineering feats, is going to ultimately benefit so few people overall.

[@jdillon8360]

I am from Melbourne. All these new shiny towers are just trinkets, destroying what was once a beautiful city with hundreds of beautiful buildings from the 1800s and 1900s. Melbourne is turning into the new Dubai. Developers competing to build the tallest, shiniest, most gold-plated piece of junk possible. Meanwhile at street level pedestrians walk in the dark and get blasted by the wind. At least New York has set-back rules, so towers generally taper as they go up (well, that's the idea at least, a lot of the new stuff doesn't follow those ideals).

[@imnackeredsirnackered948]

I am 25 and i remember just 10 years ago Melbourne looked nothing like it is now. There were less sky scrapers and now they are springing up everywhere. I live in Cheltenham and drive into the city everyday and its crazy to see skyscrapers popping up all over the place.

[@garynewton1263]

The Southern Hemisphere's tallest buildings are located in Melbourne. We've lead the southern half of the world since the 1850s and continue today. Very proud of my home city!