Vertical Forest skyscrapers will add some much-needed greenery to Dubai

Italy’s Stefano Boeri Architetti has revealed plans to add a little greenery to Dubai, in the form of its latest Vertical Forest. The project will consist of two skyscrapers covered in thousands of trees and shrubs, and will also feature sustainable de… Continue reading Vertical Forest skyscrapers will add some much-needed greenery to Dubai

NYC skyscraper wears its structure outside to free up space inside

It has been a remarkably busy period for Foster + Partners. Following the completion of its Varso Tower and 50 Hudson Yards, the high-profile firm has now completed its third recent skyscraper. Rising to a height of 206.45 m (677 ft) in New York City, … Continue reading NYC skyscraper wears its structure outside to free up space inside

Singapore reaches new heights with bamboo-inspired skyscraper

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has revealed plans for Singapore’s new tallest skyscraper. Named 8 Shenton Way, the ambitious mixed-use building will feature a greenery covered exterior inspired by bamboo forests and a design focus meant to ensure a h… Continue reading Singapore reaches new heights with bamboo-inspired skyscraper

Stacked glass cubes form eye-catching Vancouver skyscraper

Taking the form of a collection stacked glass cubes, Deloitte Summit, by OSO, offers a definite change from the rather humdrum rectangular towers that dot major cities worldwide. The eye-catching skyscraper rises to a height of 90 m (295 ft) in Vancouv… Continue reading Stacked glass cubes form eye-catching Vancouver skyscraper

Foster + Partners-designed supertall is EU’s new tallest skyscraper

Following five years of construction, the European Union’s new tallest skyscraper has been completed in Warsaw. Named Varso Tower, the building was designed by Foster + Partners and rises to an impressive height of 310 m (1,017 ft), and is also home to… Continue reading Foster + Partners-designed supertall is EU’s new tallest skyscraper

City block-sized supertall skyscraper completed in Manhattan

Following four years of construction, Foster + Partners’ massive US$4 billion 50 Hudson Yards is now finally complete. The supertall skyscraper takes up the footprint of an entire city block in Manhattan, New York City, and reaches a height of 308 m (1… Continue reading City block-sized supertall skyscraper completed in Manhattan

City block-sized supertall skyscraper completed in Manhattan

Following four years of construction, Foster + Partners’ massive US$4 billion 50 Hudson Yards is now finally complete. The supertall skyscraper takes up the footprint of an entire city block in Manhattan, New York City, and reaches a height of 308 m (1… Continue reading City block-sized supertall skyscraper completed in Manhattan

City block-sized supertall skyscraper completed in Manhattan

Following four years of construction, Foster + Partners’ massive US$4 billion 50 Hudson Yards is now finally complete. The supertall skyscraper takes up the footprint of an entire city block in Manhattan, New York City, and reaches a height of 308 m (1… Continue reading City block-sized supertall skyscraper completed in Manhattan

Albania’s new tallest tower conceived as a greenery covered mountain

The Albanian capital Tirana is currently undergoing a massive construction boom. Some of architecture’s biggest names, including MVRDV, BIG and Stefano Boeri, are busy transforming the city with eye-catching new buildings, and now Danish architecture f… Continue reading Albania’s new tallest tower conceived as a greenery covered mountain

DJI reaches new heights with dramatically cantilevering skyscraper HQ

Back in 2018, Foster + Partners revealed a collaboration with DJI to create a new headquarters for the leading drone manufacturer. The ambitious project is now complete and consists of two remarkable skyscrapers that incorporate cantilevering sections … Continue reading DJI reaches new heights with dramatically cantilevering skyscraper HQ