The Scorpion Tower
Episode 1 | 55m 31s | WETA Passport
Follow the construction of one of the most complex skyscrapers ever to make it off the drawing board. Its design is so radical that construction experts have turned to a building material never before used in skyscrapers.
Aired: 02/07/18 | Expires: 02/07/28 |
Extras From This Episode
Buck Hoists Play an Essential Role in Building the Tower
Clip: Ep1 | 3m 5s
Creating the Scorpion Tower’s Silky Aesthetic
Clip: Ep1 | 1m 24s
The Team Stumbles Upon a Problem Inside the Building
Clip: Ep1 | 2m 38s
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