Archive for August 7th, 2005

Google Sightseeing takes you on tour of the world as seen from satellite, using the free Google Earth program, or Google Maps in your web browser. Each weekday your guides James and Alex present new weird and wonderful sights as suggested by readers.

The editors: James & Alex

Armed Forces Officers Club, Abu Dhabi

Sunday, 7th August 2005 by James

The Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi has 120,000 square meter roof constructed from a 3 large concrete shells. My first thought was that it looked a lot like the Olympic Stadium in Montreal so it’s no surprise that both were designed by Roger Taillibert, a French architect who clearly thinks he’s designing spacecraft rather than buildings. There’s ground level photos and design sketches on Tallibert’s website.

Thanks to Tggb3k (We noticed your submissions eventually!)

Autzen Stadium, Springfield

Sunday, 7th August 2005 by James

Home of the Oregon Ducks American Football team is Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. The central “O” and end-zone “Oregon” is clearly visible in signature yellow on green.

Autzen Stadium, Springfield

Thanks: John Armitage

Stadion Dziesięciolecia

Sunday, 7th August 2005 by James

Stadion Dziesięciolecia (Polish for 10th Anniversary Stadium) is the biggest stadium in Warsaw but was abandoned in 1983. It is now home to the Jarmark Europa market, which runs every weekend. In the satellite photo you can see the stalls of over 5,000 companies (More info).

Thanks: pradera