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Information specialist Emporis has revealed the winner of its annual Skyscraper Award. From over 700 skyscrapers officially completed in 2019, the number one spot has gone to Russia’s massive Lakhta Center, which rises to a maximum height of 462 m (1,5… Continue reading Russia’s massive Lakhta Center named skyscraper of the year
Once derided as tinderbox deathtraps, advances in wooden construction techniques have enabled tall timber towers to grow in cities throughout the world. Urban Agency’s Dock Mill proposal for Dublin is the latest to catch our attention and is slated for… Continue reading Sustainable timber tower to crown 19th century Dublin mill
Following his recent RIBA Gold Medal win, Sir David Adjaye has joined forces with British automotive giant Aston Martin to design five luxury homes in Adjaye’s New York City skyscraper, 130 William. They offer plush interiors with a heavy automotive in… Continue reading Luxury NYC apartments come with a special edition Aston Martin DBX
Construction recently began on a new tower by AS+GG (Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill), the firm behind the Jeddah Tower. Named Una Residences, it will have an unusual nautical-inspired design and provide well-heeled residents with luxurious apartments on Mi… Continue reading Yacht-inspired luxury tower makes a splash in Miami
Construction has begun on a new mixed-use office tower by Foster + Partners that will catch the eye with an unusual triangular shape. The building will also integrate greenery in the form of multiple terraces and a public garden area.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Foster + Partners packs greenery-filled terraces into triangular tower
Envisioned as an orchid tree about to blossom, the Zaha Hadid Architects-designed 2 Murray Road is under construction in Hong Kong’s Central Business District. The skyscraper will feature a distinctive overall form and sustainable design that prioritiz… Continue reading Orchid tree-inspired skyscraper starts to blossom in Hong Kong
Mitsubishi Estate has unveiled plans for the Tokyo Torch, a 390-meter (1,280-foot), 67-story skyscraper that will become the tallest office building in the country, and the second-tallest structure behind the 630-meter (2,080 ft) Tokyo Skytree.Continue… Continue reading Tokyo Torch to become Japan’s second-tallest building
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has designed many major buildings in its time, including the world’s tallest, but its latest work involves the creation of an entire waterfront neighborhood. The Jiuzhou Bay project will feature a new supertall skyscrap… Continue reading SOM’s new waterfront to be anchored by lighthouse-inspired skyscraper
While designing the One Vanderbilt skyscraper, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) drew inspiration from NYC’s golden era of construction and iconic towers like the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building. However, it also follows a modern approach … Continue reading Supertall skyscraper combines classic looks and modern sustainability
High-profile firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) has been chosen, along with local architect Fender Katsalidis, to design a pair of skyscrapers in Sydney’s Central Business District. The AUD2.5-billion (roughly US$1.8-billion) scheme will incorpora… Continue reading SOM plans sustainable skyscrapers for “Australia’s Silicon Valley”