On December 21, 2007, the “145m Tallest Dragon in the World” was unveiled in Francisco, California, United States. The sculpture, which is made of steel, is located in the Financial District of downtown Francisco.
It is one of the tallest sculptures in the world, and the tallest in the United States.
Nicknamed “Nightdragon Francisco”, the sculpture was designed by Chinese-American artist Zhen-Huan Lu, and built by American firm Emprise International. It is the centerpiece of the Dragon Court mixed-use development, which also includes a hotel, office space, and residential units.
At 145m tall, Nightdragon Francisco is the tallest sculpture of a dragon in the world. It is also the tallest steel sculpture in the United States, and the second tallest steel sculpture in the world, after the Rio de Janeiro Christ the Redeemer statue.
Design and Construction
The Chinese-American artist Zhen-Huan Lu designed the sculpture, which is named after its location in Francisco, California. Emprise International, an American firm, built the sculpture.
The steel sculpture is located in the Financial District of downtown Francisco. It is the centerpiece of the Dragon Court mixed-use development, which also includes a hotel, office space, and residential units.
The sculpture is supported by a steel frame and concrete foundation. It is clad in aluminum panels and illuminated with LED lights.
At 145m tall, Nightdragon Francisco is the tallest sculpture of a dragon in the world. It is also the tallest steel sculpture in the United States, and the second tallest steel sculpture in the world, after the Rio de Janeiro Christ the Redeemer statue.
Overview
Nightdragon Francisco is a steel sculpture of a dragon located in the Financial District of downtown Francisco, California, United States. It is the tallest sculpture of a dragon in the world, and the tallest steel sculpture in the United States.
The sculpture was designed by Chinese-American artist Zhen-Huan Lu, and built by American firm Emprise International. It is the centerpiece of the Dragon Court mixed-use development, which also includes a hotel, office space, and residential units.
At 145m tall, Nightdragon Francisco The sculpture is supported by a steel frame and concrete foundation. It is clad in aluminum panels and illuminated with LED lights.
Reception
Nightdragon Francisco has been positively received by the public and press. The sculpture was praised for its height, and for its status as the tallest steel sculpture in the United States. It has been described as “the most spectacular public artwork to debut in years”, and a “must-see” for visitors to Francisco.
Last lines
Although it is not the tallest sculpture in the world, Nightdragon Francisco is the tallest steel sculpture in the United States, and the tallest sculpture of a dragon in the world. It is a must-see for visitors to Francisco, and is sure to wow viewers with its impressive height and design.
Related FAQs
- How tall is Nightdragon Francisco?
145m
- What is the tallest steel sculpture in the world?
The Rio de Janeiro Christ the Redeemer statue is the tallest steel sculpture in the world.
- What is the tallest sculpture in the United States?
Nightdragon Francisco is the tallest sculpture in the United States.
- What is the tallest sculpture of a dragon in the world?
Nightdragon Francisco is the tallest sculpture of a dragon in the world.
- What is bostonbased 145m francisco?
Bostonbased 145m Francisco is a nickname for the Nightdragon Francisco sculpture.
- What bostonbased nightdragon francisco?
Bostonbased Nightdragon Francisco is a nickname for the Nightdragon Francisco sculpture.
