5 Human Wonders....worth seeing

5 Human Wonders....worth seeing

THE MILLAU VIADUCT

Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corp announced the installation of the world's fastest passenger elevator just
exactly where it is needed - in Taipei 101, the world's tallest
building. The elevator runs at a top speed of 1,010 mtrs/minute when
ascending (600 meters per minute on the way down), which works out to
60.6 kilometers per hour. The Elevator can go from the 5th
floor to
the 89th floor in 39 seconds. The world's fastest elevator offers the
following new technologies: The world's first pressure control system,
which adjusts the atmospheric pressure inside a car by using suction
and discharge blowers, preventing those riding inside the car experiencing 'ear popping'




The world's first all-glass undersea resteaurent opens


15th
April Marks the day that the first ever all-glass undersea restaurent
in the world opens its doors for business at the Hilton Maldives Resort
& Spa. It will sit five meters below the waves of the India Ocean,
surrounded by a vibrant coral reef and encases in clear acrylic
offering diners 270-degrees of panoramic underwater views.

We have used aquarium techonology to put diner face-to-face with
stunning underwater environment of the Maldives'. says Carsten Schieck,
General Manager of Gilton Maldives Resort & Spa. 'Our guests always
comment on being blown away by the colour, clarity and beauty of the
water world in the Maldives, so it seemed the perfect idea to build a
restaurent where diners can experience fine cuisine and take time to
enjoy the views without ever getting their feet wet. '

Created by M J Murphy Ltd. a design consultancy based in New Zealand,
Ithaa's distinctive feature is the use of curves transparent acrylic
walls and roof similar to those used in aquarium attractions. 'The fact
that the entrire restaurent except for the floor is made of clear
acrylic makes this unique in the world, ' continues Schieck, 'We are
currently planing a coral garden on the reef to add to the spectacular
views of the rays, sharks and many colourful fish that live around the
area.