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.

1 January 2017 | Nicosia

The White Walls

The White Walls has transformed the urban silhouette of Nicosia, drawing upon its context to deliver a tower that is unmistakably Mediterranean, yet globally influential.

1 December 2016 | New York City

VIA 57 WEST

West57 is a hybrid between the European perimeter block and a traditional Manhattan high-rise development that includes over 24,000 sq. ft. of landscaped outdoor space.

1 November 2016 | Seoul

Shinsegae International

Shinsegae International tactfully merges formal restraint reminiscent of High Modernism with symbolic gestures that align the tower with its function.

1 October 2016 | Guangzhou

Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre

Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre is a mixed-use tower located adjacent to a large central park and a subterranean retail concourse with transportation interchanges.

1 September 2016 | Baku

SOCAR Tower

SOCAR Tower has a free formed shape to follow the basic design concept but uses segmented elements based on the local infrastructure and constructability.

1 August 2016 | Singapore

SkyTerrace @ Dawson

Skyterrace @ Dawson facilitates a well-designed array of successful housing typologies, including affordable and senior housing, amalgamated into a single cohesive form.

1 July 2016 | Shanghai

Bund SOHO

Bund SOHO resolves a difficult site, historic surroundings, the requirements of the modern office building, and a high-profile waterfront location with a reserved distinction.

1 June 2016 | Shanghai

Jing An Kerry Centre

Jing An Kerry Centre draws upon the socioeconomic wellspring of public transit to activate an iconic mixed-use mega-project in Shanghai.

1 May 2016 | Melbourne

Phoenix

The slender Phoenix building creates a juxtaposition beside nearby wider and bulkier buildings, setting it apart as a singular shape against Melbourne’s skyline.

1 April 2016 | Sydney

Chifley Tower

Originally completed in 1992, Chifley Tower underwent an overhaul of its key building systems and services to deliver vastly improved performance, energy efficiency, and reliability.

1 March 2016 | Courbevoie

Tour Carpe Diem

The Tour Carpe Diem contains a variety of sustainable building designs, including solar water heating, geothermal wells, and occupancy sensors.

15 February 2016 | Melbourne

Swanston Square Apartment Tower

The Swanston Square Apartment Tower’s façade features the face of Aboriginal artist and civil rights leader Elder William Barak.

1 February 2016 | Abu Dhabi

Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid

Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi at the site of the old Central Market, a traditional crossroads and meeting point in the city.

15 January 2016 | Tel Aviv

B.S.R. Towers

B.S.R Towers are part of Zameret Parksmall, a neighborhood consisting of several recently developed residential high-rises.

1 January 2016 | Beijing

Sunrise Kempinski Hotel

Although non-traditional in appearance, the Sunrise Kempinski Hotel draws inspiration from a number of traditional Chinese concepts.

1 December 2015 | Singapore

CapitaGreen

With features such as a sky forest and a double-skin façade, CapitaGreen was designed to reduce energy consumption and channel fresh air from its rooftop to cool lower levels.

1 November 2015 | Malmö

Malmö Live

Malmö Live is a dynamic multi-use development that occupies an entire city block, situated on Universitetsholmen in Malmö’s city center.

1 October 2015 | New York City

Baccarat Hotel & Residences

Baccarat Hotel & Residences form and craftsmanship is inspired by the eponymous luxury crystal brand that owns the building.

1 September 2015 | Abu Dhabi

Al Hilal Bank Tower

The Al Hilal Bank Tower, located on Abu Dhabi’s Al Maryah Island, is a flagship commercial development for the Al Hilal banking network.

14 August 2015 | London

NEO Bankside

Its four hexagonal pavilions have been arranged to provide residents with generous accommodation, stunning views and maximum daylight.