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Impossible Builds

The Heart of Europe’s Desert Jungle

Landscape Gardner Richard Westcott must create a “desert jungle” on the islands to create a sense of privacy between the villas, which only stand 30 feet away from one another. However, this is proving to be difficult as the island’s environment takes a toll some of the plant life that has been delivered for the landscape project.

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Follow the construction of the skinniest skyscraper in the world.
The Floating House
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Follow the construction of a multi-million dollar home sitting above and below water.
Europe in the Desert
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Can six sand islands be transformed into the most luxurious holiday destination on earth?
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Follow the complex construction of a unique skyscraper with its skeleton on the outside.
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