An architectural feat known as The Big Bend was introduced to the New York City skyline in 2017. At least, in theory. If built, the skyscraper would be the Big Apple's longest building — and the world ...
Bidding has been opened for the construction of the Rise Tower, which would be the tallest building in the world if completed. The tower, in Saudi Arabia, would be the first to reach 2 kilometers (1.2 ...
It's not yet official, but credible rumors are gaining momentum that the ridiculously tall skyscraper planned for Saudi Arabia which we covered last year is going ahead. If constructed, the incredibly ...
Move over, New York—Oklahoma City will soon be the new home of the country's tallest building after its council voted through plans for an "unlimited height" skyscraper this week. Legends Tower is ...
This is the most common way to measure a building. The architectural top of a building includes any building structure or ornaments, like spires or parapets, but it does not include what the CTBUH ...
In this video, we compare the height of the tallest future buildings. 0:00 Intro 0:47 Number 8 1:43 Number 7 2:48 Number 6 4:08 Number 5 5:25 Number 4 6:33 Number 3 7:31 Number 2 8:49 Number 1 ...
The U.S. may be littered with skyscrapers, but by the end of the year, nearly three-quarters of the world’s 100 tallest buildings will be located in Asia and the Middle East. Currently, the world’s ...
Singapore is set to welcome its first ever “supertall” skyscraper, a term used to describe buildings that exceed 300 meters (984 feet) in height. The new tower, known as 8 Shenton Way, will soar above ...
What height limits, if any, do other communities have for their downtowns? Here's a look at three Front Range cities: • Boulder: Buildings can be no taller than 55 feet in downtown, as well as ...
A skyscraper that would rival President Donald Trump’s Chicago high-rise as the city’s second-tallest would emerge behind the historic Tribune Tower, while the neo-Gothic office building would be ...
Editor’s Note: David Nicholson-Cole is and assistant professor in Architecture at the University of Nottingham. The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer. CNN is showcasing ...