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
The signature cantilevered balconies are breathtaking and exemplary of where concrete technology can take tall building design today.
1 December 2011 | Frankfurt am Main
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
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
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
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
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, a 28-story tall retail mall, achieves height with grace and transparency.
1 August 2011 | New York City
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
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 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 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 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
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
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 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 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
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
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 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 is a 1.5-million-SF, 52-story building on Eighth Avenue in Manhattan, anchoring the west side of the redevelopment of Times Square.
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