Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: skyscraper

One of Europe's first skyscrapers, the "Boerentoren", designed by Jan Van Hoenacker, was constructed between 1929 and 1932. With a height of 87,5 m. It was the tallest building on the continent by roof height until in 1940. In 1976, the roof of the tower was raised by 8,30 m, so the current roof height is 95,8 m. In Antwerp only the tower of the cathedral is higher.

Standing on a little square, just behind the cathedral. When Pope Urban II (who was born 1025 in nearby Châtillon-sur-Marne) preached the first crusade on the Council of Clermont (1095), he was strongly supported by Pierre d’Amiens (aka "Peter the Hermit"). He is to be seen left. In the background is the Tour Perret, France´s first skyscraper. Architect Auguste Perret built this tower in the 1950s and for some time it was the highest building in Western Europe. Including the cube on top, that was added recently, it is 110 meters high.