The striking “Falling Towers” building in Beijing nears completion

With the Olympics only a few months away, the Chinese are determined to carve visual images into the minds of the rest of the world with their bold architecture, modern cities, and progressive lifestyle. The “Falling Towers” building is one building that has captured the imagination of the world. More pics after the jump.

 

 

Completed building will be the centerpiece of modern Beijing

 

 

 

Angles are twice as severe as the Leaning Tower of Pisa

 

 

 

Check out the huge screen showing Olympics coverage

 

 

 

Construction continues

 

 

 

The sever angles have presented many construction challenges

 

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