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.

15 December 2011 | Chicago

Aqua Tower

The signature cantilevered balconies are breathtaking and exemplary of where concrete technology can take tall building design today.

1 December 2011 | Frankfurt am Main

KfW Westarkade

Already being touted as one of the most energy-efficient office buildings in the world, KfW Westarkade stands out as a shining example of an environmentally-responsible project.

1 November 2011 | Winnipeg

Manitoba Hydro Place

Designed to be site specific, this building could not be transplanted to another city in the form we see here; making it the perfect response to the homogenization of skylines.

1 October 2011 | Busan

Haeundae I'Park

The Haeundae I’Park is a high-density mixed-use development which includes three high-rise residential towers on the coast of Busan.

15 September 2011 | New York City

One World Trade Center

Part of the ambitious World Trade Center redevelopment, the symbolic 1,776-foot One World Trade Center rises on the northwest corner of the Lower Manhattan site.

1 September 2011 | London

Strata

From the outset, sustainability has been key to the building's evolution. This holistic approach to sustainable high-rise design will prove to be very useful for the future of tall.

15 August 2011 | Hong Kong

iSQUARE

iSQUARE, a 28-story tall retail mall, achieves height with grace and transparency.

1 August 2011 | New York City

One Madison Park

One Madison Park is situated in a unique location on the Manhattan grid. The strong yet simple form rises from a seemingly impossibly small New York City site.

15 July 2011 | Utrecht

Westraven

The radical renovation of the existing 85-meter tall construction along with the new extension of the Westraven Office Complex exemplifies the potential of sustainable practice.

1 July 2011 | Singapore

The Pinnacle @ Duxton

The Pinnacle @ Duxton is a large, dense development, but great effort was made towards the sustainable quality of life and sense of place.

15 June 2011 | Seoul

Boutique Monaco

Boutique Monaco pushes beyond the extruded glass box, creating a dynamic and varied massing with its 15 voids distributed throughout its overall “U”-shaped form.

1 June 2011 | New York City

The Bank of America Tower

The Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park produces a high level of sustainability within the commercial market place, creating a strong identity for itself.

15 May 2011 | Incheon

Northeast Asia Trade Tower

The Northeast Asia Trade Tower was recognized as a finalist in the 2010 CTBUH Awards where the jury praised its tapering form as being well suited for its mixed-use program.

1 May 2011 | Moscow

Capital City Towers

After more than a decade in the planning, a new mixed-use business district rising 4 kilometers west of the Kremlin, is a symbol of Russia’s ascent in the global economic playing field.

15 April 2011 | Las Vegas

Veer Towers

Veer Towers takes on the challenge of building a sustainable, all glass tower in the desert environment of Las Vegas through its exquisitely detailed facades.

1 April 2011 | Leeds

Broadcasting Place

Broadcasting Place is a mixed-use development close to the Leeds city center, it provides new office and teaching spaces together with 240 student residences.

15 March 2011 | Singapore

Marina Bay Sands

The 929,000-square meter Marina Bay Sands is conceived as not just a mere building project, but as a city microcosm rooted in Singapore’s culture, climate, and contemporary life.

1 March 2011 | Chicago

The John Hancock Center

Over forty years after its completion, the John Hancock Center has established itself as one of the world’s most recognized skyscrapers and an iconic example.

15 February 2011 | Bangkok

The Met

The Met creates enjoyable tropical living conditions at extremely high densities. Located between two train stations, the development permits a higher use of existing infrastructure.

1 February 2011 | New York City

The New York Times Building

The New York Times Building is a 1.5-million-SF, 52-story building on Eighth Avenue in Manhattan, anchoring the west side of the redevelopment of Times Square.