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[Nick1984]

http://www.skyscrapercity.com

The current tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai at 828m

India
Mumbai India Tower (720m) - 2016


China
Shenzhen Ping An International Finance Center (648m) - 2015


China
Shanghai Tower (632m) - 2014


Dubai
The Pentominium (516m) - 2013


Russia
Moscow Federation Tower (510m) - 2012


England
London Bridge Tower (310m) - 2012


North Korea
Pyongyang Ryugyong Hotel (330m) - 2011


USA
New York One World Trade Center (541m) - 2013

[Caiman]

One World Trade Centre is coming along really nicely. I prefer skyscrapers in 'legacy' locations at the minute, like those going up in New York, where they will actually serve a purpose and be used. The idea of an entire ghost series of skyscrapers like currently seems to be happening in Dubai, totally disconnected from the reality of the rest of the country, just doesn't sit well with me... though there are some interesting designs going up over there.

[Nom du Clavier]

I have to agree, Jon. That said, there's some amazing engineering and design going into those ghost towns.

[ExplorerAtHeart]

Is there any hope for the Chicago spire? that was going to be wonderful.

[Azevo]

I myself am in love with the architecture in the Abraj Al-Bait, and now for the usual image spam;







For me, it looks like it doesn't belong on earth, like it fell from the heavens, I am somewhat trying to replicate the architectural style in minecraft..

[Keitaro2011]

I myself am in love with the architecture in the Abraj Al-Bait, and now for the usual image spam;







For me, it looks like it doesn't belong on earth, like it fell from the heavens, I am somewhat trying to replicate the architectural style in minecraft..

Reminds me of Stormwind from World of Warcraft.

[atoblade]

wow some of those look amazing!

[Andy]

The tower at London Bridge they're calling the Shard btw. I pass it every now and again and it's looking quite impressive so far, even if it is quite incomplete.

On the Chicago Spire, unless the new landowner decides to use it for the same project, it's probably not happening.

And yeah, agreed with Jon on Dubai, pretty as their designs are over there, it's a bit excessive. Surely there are better applications for those resources?

[Kynareth]

Kingkey Finance Center Plaza in Shenzhen (China) : 442m


Chow Tai Fook Center in Guangzhou(also China) : 530m

[Nick1984]

Shanghai in 2014

[Kynareth]

Shanghai now:


Shanghai in 2025+:

[Mr. Carmichael]

http://www.dailymail...h-building.html

I love how critics call the world's first mile high building phallic. What skyscraper isn't phallic?

[Nick1984]

http://www.skyscrape...ad.php?t=365177

Shanghai 1984


1993

[BillIrons]

sometimes the cost of building these low function towers is worth it for "transforming" a skyline. for example, without the CN tower, Toronto looks just weird, and non distinct.

I don't think building mega sky scrapers is a waste of resources. it helps us understand engineering better so that int he future we can build better ones for good functions, such as vertical farms and giant internal neighborhoods in individual buildings

anyways they're pretty :S

[Mitch]

I myself am in love with the architecture in the Abraj Al-Bait, and now for the usual image spam;







For me, it looks like it doesn't belong on earth, like it fell from the heavens, I am somewhat trying to replicate the architectural style in minecraft..

Reminds me of Stormwind from World of Warcraft.

LOL! Thats true lol, Though i like playing horde, only class i play for alliance is Night elv ;D

[Kynareth]

First two towers are now under construction in South Korea.
Lotte Jamsil Super Tower - 555m :



Busan Lotte Town Super Tower - 510m :


This one is approved and the construction MAY start later this year.
Seoul Lite Tower - 640m :

[Kynareth]

Ok, that here is just pure awesomness - 1 km(at least) tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Construction starts in 2 months, anticipated to end in 2016(construction 24h/day). That means new world tallest every 6 years since 1998 :]






More official information here: http://smithgill.com...om_for_web4.pdf

[Innsertnamehere]

Moores law for skyscrapers anyone?

[Logically Irrational]

I think Cheongna City Infinity Tower (450m) would be one of the coolest looking towers ever. Haven't heard much news on it lately, but it's not cancelled apparently. Fingers crossed!

[Nick1984]

Some updates...

Shanghai Tower



Tokyo Sky Tree



London Shard

Edited by Nick1984, 30 November 2011 - 09:26 PM.