Extraordinary cantilevering One Za’abeel is an engineering triumph

One Za'abeel consists of two skyscrapers which rise to a height of 235 m (770 ft) and 305 m (1,000 ft), respectively

Dubai is full of eye-catching skyscrapers but the newly completed One Za’abeel, by Japan’s Nikken Sekkei, is sure to stand out even there. The project takes the form of two adjacent towers which support a horizontal bridge section that forms the world’s longest cantilever.

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Mercedes-Benz takes the wraps off upcoming Dubai supertall skyscraper

Following the sneak preview of its upcoming residential tower last month, Mercedes-Benz has now fully unveiled the ambitious project, officially revealing what the supertall skyscraper will actually look like.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, Lif… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz takes the wraps off upcoming Dubai supertall skyscraper

Manhattan tower boosts floorspace with dramatically cantilevering form

Marin Architects has revealed its design for an eye-catching new tower in Manhattan, New York City, that will cleverly navigate local planning laws and boost its interior floorspace with a dramatically cantilevering form that juts out 25 ft (7.6 m).Con… Continue reading Manhattan tower boosts floorspace with dramatically cantilevering form

Huge Dubai skyscraper bids for world’s second-tallest status

Plans have been revealed for a remarkably ambitious skyscraper that could potentially become the world’s new second-tallest building. Named the Burj Azizi, the tower is currently under construction in Dubai.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, Lifes… Continue reading Huge Dubai skyscraper bids for world’s second-tallest status

Huge Dubai skyscraper bids for world’s second-tallest status

Plans have been revealed for a remarkably ambitious skyscraper that could potentially become the world’s new second-tallest building. Named the Burj Azizi, the tower is currently under construction in Dubai.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, Lifes… Continue reading Huge Dubai skyscraper bids for world’s second-tallest status

Oklahoma skyscraper gets redesign to become USA’s new tallest building

Oklahoma’s Boardwalk at Bricktown skyscraper was recently revealed as the upcoming second-tallest skyscraper in the United States. Designer AO is now aiming for even greater heights, however, and has carried out an ambitious redesign in a bid to make i… Continue reading Oklahoma skyscraper gets redesign to become USA’s new tallest building

Glazed tower embraces the outdoors with breezy tree-filled interior

MVRDV has revealed plans for a new tower in Chengdu, China. Rising to 150 m (492 ft) tall, the office high-rise will be arranged around a large full-height atrium filled with greenery that will help the interior maintain a comfortable temperature natur… Continue reading Glazed tower embraces the outdoors with breezy tree-filled interior

Huge Oklahoma skyscraper will be USA’s second-tallest building

Plans for an ambitious new supertall skyscraper have been revealed for Oklahoma City. Assuming the project goes ahead as expected, it will be the second-tallest skyscraper in the United States – as well as the second-tallest in the entire Western Hemis… Continue reading Huge Oklahoma skyscraper will be USA’s second-tallest building

Mercedes-Benz skyscraper adds some automotive style to Dubai skyline

The hottest trend in automotive design is… architecture, apparently. Following high-profile projects by Bentley, Porsche, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz is the latest vehicle company to get serious about residential construction. The fi… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz skyscraper adds some automotive style to Dubai skyline

Rolling, renovating and reaching new heights: 2023’s best architecture

This year has been an excellent one for architecture, with many long-awaited projects being completed and plenty of surprises along the way too. From a bridge that rolls 180 degrees to let boats pass, to the world’s largest spherical building – plus Br… Continue reading Rolling, renovating and reaching new heights: 2023’s best architecture