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50 Examples Of Brilliant Infrastructure That Are A Testimony To Human Ingenuity (New Pics)

50 Examples Of Brilliant Infrastructure That Are A Testimony To Human Ingenuity (New Pics)

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If you think that infrastructure can’t be cool, think again. Transport systems, public utilities, telecommunications, and various facilities might sound dull and dreary on the surface, but that’s not the case. Not only are they vital to keep civilization healthy and society functioning, but they can also look incredibly impressive from a design perspective.
Today, we’re showcasing some of the most out-of-the-box examples of infrastructure from all over the globe, as showcased on this brilliant online group. Scroll down for some awesome sights. And if you have any friends who are engineers or are really into architecture and design, be sure to share the pics with them, too.

#41 Tokyo Monrail

Tokyo Japan infrastructure transformation from 1964 to 2017 showing urban development and modern transportation systems.
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#42 Chongqing East Railway Station

Aerial view of brilliant infrastructure featuring an expansive modern railway station with multiple tracks and platforms.
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#43 Jiangsu, China

High-voltage power lines and brilliant infrastructure connecting industrial facilities with clear blue sky background.
11points

#44 Three Gorges Dam, World's Largest Hydro-Power Project

Aerial view of brilliant infrastructure featuring a large dam and bridge over a wide river surrounded by mountains.
10points

#45 Somewhere In China

Multi-level railway bridges showcasing brilliant infrastructure with multiple trains crossing elevated concrete tracks.
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#46 3 Train Systems In Bangkok

Modern trains crossing multi-level rail infrastructure showcasing brilliant infrastructure in urban transport systems.
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#47 The Gordie Howe International Bridge In Detroit, Oct. 24, 2022

Aerial view of brilliant infrastructure construction site featuring a tall concrete tower and bridge framework under clear blue sky.
9points

#48 Monorail Under Construction In Monterrey, Mexico

Construction of elevated concrete infrastructure for metro line 6 progressing alongside busy urban road with cars and traffic lights.
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#49 I Find Some Beauty In Road Interchanges

Aerial view of a complex highway interchange covered in snow, showcasing brilliant infrastructure design.
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#50 Palo Verde Nuclear Powerplant, USA's Largest Thermal Powerplant And 2nd Largest Of Any Powerplant

Aerial view of a large industrial facility with steam rising, showcasing brilliant infrastructure in a desert landscape.
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