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Groundscraper

A groundscraper is a large building that has relatively few stories but which greatly extends horizontally.

Definition[edit]

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]

a groundscaper owned by Swiss bank UBS, is the largest office building in the City of London.[2]

5 Broadgate

in Shenzhen is as large as the Empire State Building, but is laid out horizontally and 5 stories above ground level.[3][4][5] A park occupies the space below.[4][5]

Horizontal Skyscraper – Vanke Center

 – the world's second largest office building

The Pentagon

Apple Park

Bharat Mandapam

The Squaire

originally 4.5 km (2.8 mi) in length.

Colossus of Prora

Estonian National Museum

Earthscraper

Skyscraper

List of largest buildings