Featured Tall Buildings
CTBUH features seminal tall buildings as case studies. These projects, typically either recently completed or historically significant, are examples of influential tall building development, design, engineering, and/or construction. Click a project to view more information about it.
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25 January 2023 | Zhuhai
Hengqin International Finance Center
Inspired by "The Nine Dragons", a famous stroll of Chinese painting from the Song Dynasty, the design embodies the convergence of energy in the architectural form.
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18 January 2023 | Seattle
Nexus
NEXUS EARNS COVETED GOLD NUGGET AWARD Judges have named Burrard Development as the Grand Awards winner which honors architectural design and planning excellence.
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8 December 2022 | Shanghai
Shanghai Tower
As the third tower in the trio of supertall buildings at the heart of Shanghai’s new Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, Shanghai Tower embodies a new prototype for tall buildings.
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5 December 2022 | Hong Kong
International Commerce Centre
Soaring 484 meters (1,588 feet) above Victoria Harbor, the International Commerce Centre (ICC) is the essence of Hong Kong in one destination.
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17 November 2022 | Chicago
The David Rubenstein Forum
The David Rubenstein Forum was designed to host events that promote inquiry, scholarly collaboration, and the open exchange of ideas.
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2 November 2022 | Mexico City
Chapultepec Uno R-509
The building uses terraces within a double-ventilated façade to give occupants the ability to go outside, enjoy the views, and circulate air to the interior spaces.
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19 October 2022 | Seattle
Rainier Square
It includes a 58-story tower containing 734,000 square feet of office space and 189 luxury apartment residences on its uppermost floors with 360-degree unobstructed views.
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6 October 2022 | Puteaux
Trinity
Outdoor spaces: tree-lined terraces, loggias and balconies are accessible over the entire height of the tower.
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7 September 2022 | New York City
30 Hudson Yards
It has a triangular observation deck, known as The Edge at 1,100 feet, and is the highest outdoor observation deck containing optically transparent flooring in the world.
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24 August 2022 | Melbourne
Olderfleet
It was the central hub for Victoria’s wool and agriculture industry. It was constructed in 1890 for and designed by William Pitt.
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29 July 2022 | London
22 Bishopsgate
Best Tall Building 200-299 meters 2022 Award of Excellence winner
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