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Rising to a sharp gleaming point in the City of London, the aptly-named Scalpel is another high-profile skyscraper by Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF). The office building is a striking addition to the capital’s skyline and rises to a height of 190 m (623 ft).C… Continue reading City of London’s Scalpel skyscraper cuts a fine figure
With its impressive height and ambitious twisting, greenery-covered design, you could be forgiven for assuming Southbank by Beulah was destined to remain on the drawing board. The supertall skyscraper has now received planning permission, however, and … Continue reading Australia’s tallest skyscraper will have a green twist
Architecture magazine eVolo has announced the winners of its annual skyscraper competition, a contest that calls for futuristic design concepts that challenge the way we think about tall buildings. The 2020 crop includes plenty of imaginative ideas, in… Continue reading High-rise hospital concept takes out eVolo 2020 Skyscraper Competition
Two eye-catching skyscrapers by Zaha Hadid Architects that are envisioned for London, UK, have been granted planning permission, though the project has reportedly proven controversial with some locals. Vauxhall Cross Island will include office, hotel, … Continue reading Pair of Zaha Hadid-designed skyscrapers set to rise in London
Assuming the recently-unveiled Rainbow Tree by Vincent Callebaut Architectures is actually built, the greenery-covered timber tower will rise to an impressive height of 115 m (377 ft) in Cebu, Philippines. The project will also feature significant sust… Continue reading Over 30,000 shrubs and trees would grow from 377-ft timber tower
With so many skyscrapers in New York City – some locals might even say too many – how can a new residential tower possibly stand out? Extell Development Company aims to do so with One Manhattan Square by packing it with 100,000 sq ft (roughly 9,300 sq … Continue reading Amenities-packed skyscraper offers luxurious living in the Big Apple
200 Amsterdam, by Elkus Manfredi Architects, is a residential skyscraper that reaches a maximum height of 668 ft (203.6 m) on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. However, this may not be the case for much longer, as a State Supreme Court judge has declared th… Continue reading From high-rise to low-rise? NYC judge orders tower cut down to size
Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) has unveiled a new mixed-use skyscraper planned for Boston, Massachusetts. Named The Pinnacle, energy efficiency will be incorporated into the design and the building will mitigate shadow and glare for those nearby.Co… Continue reading KPF plans energy-efficient skyscraper for Boston’s waterfront
Rarely content to design a simple glass rectangle, Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) produces some of the best-looking skyscrapers around – as well as many of the tallest. Its most recent project is a 175-m (574 ft)-tall tower in Singapore with an eye-… Continue reading Singapore tower gives back the greenery it takes
Having begun construction back in 2015, Zaha Hadid Architects’ much-anticipated One Thousand Museum is now finally ready to begin welcoming residents. Located in Miami, the 62-story skyscraper contains 84 luxury homes overlooking the famous B… Continue reading Zaha Hadid-designed tower offers sky-high luxury for a sky-high price