Groundscraper

A groundscraper is a large building that has relatively few stories but which greatly extends horizontally.

Definition

Encarta defines groundscraper as "a large low or medium-rise building, typically containing offices, that spreads horizontally and occupies a large amount of land". ^[1]

Examples

• 5 Broadgate, a groundscaper owned by Swiss bank UBS, was once the largest office building in the City of London. ^[2]
• Horizontal Skyscraper – Vanke Center in Shenzhen is as large as the Empire State Building, but is laid out horizontally and five stories above ground level. ^{[3] [4] [5]} A park occupies the space below. ^{[4] [5]}
• SAS Frösundavik Office Building ^[6]

See also

• Earthscraper
• Seascraper
• Skyscraper
• List of largest buildings

References

1. "Groundscraper definition". MSN Encarta . Archived from the original on November 17, 2009. Retrieved January 17, 2011.^{[ better source needed ]}
2. "City 'groundscraper' unveiled". FT.com . May 16, 2006. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
3. Ouroussoff, Nicolai (2011-06-27). "Turning Design on Its Side". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2021-06-29.
4. Cheek, Lawrence W. (January 15, 2011). "Architects Find Their Dream Client, in China". The New York Times .
5. "Horizontal Skyscraper - Vanke Center". Steven Holl Architects. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
6. van Meel, Jurian. The European Office: Office Design and National Context. 010 Publishers, 2000. 97. Retrieved from Google Books on 12 February 2010. ISBN   90-6450-382-6, ISBN   978-90-6450-382-5.