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