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".

Examples

• 5 Broadgate, a groundscaper owned by Swiss bank UBS, was once the largest office building in the City of London.
• Apple Park, the corporate headquarters of Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, consists of one four-story circular building of approximately 0.26 km² (64 acres)
• 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. A park occupies the space below.
• SAS Frösundavik Office Building

See also

• Earthscraper
• Seascraper
• Skyscraper
• List of largest buildings

References