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A 284ft wooden skyscraper built from 1,200 bespoke pieces tests fire safety limits in Milwaukee. A decaying Amsterdam crane track transforms into elegant glass offices.

S4 E6 | Shipyards & Slender Builds

E9 | Super Stadiums & Extraordinary Elevators

E4 | High Waters & Harsh Winds