WebUrbanist.com has identified 11 of the most interesting modern urban rooftops in the world.
From WebUrbanist:
"When more living space is needed in cramped urban conditions where every last square foot of land is spoken for, there's literally nowhere to go but up."
Image courtesy of the Hotel Everland.
FULL STORY: Lofty Living: 11 Modern Additions to Rooftops
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