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 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.

1 August 2015 | Bangkok

Siamese Ratchakru

Siamese Ratchakru is a stylish, residential complex comprising two towers rising from an abandoned development site in the blossoming Phaya Thai district of Bangkok.

21 July 2015 | Bonn

Post Tower

Post Tower is a forward-looking high-rise for the 21st century: formally, technically, and ecologically advanced, and offering a high-quality work environment.

1 July 2015 | Hong Kong

Jockey Club Innovation Tower

The Jockey Club Innovation Tower is a new school of design building for the Hong Kong Polytechnic University which offers a creative and multidisciplinary environment.

15 June 2015 | Moscow

Evolution Tower

The Evolution Tower is an unusual addition to Moscow’s fast-growing International Business Center on the Presnenskaya Embankment of the Moscow River.

1 June 2015 | Seoul

FKI Tower

FKI Tower features an innovative exterior wall, designed specifically for the project. The unique skin reduces internal heating and cooling loads and collects energy.

1 May 2015 | Milan

Bosco Verticale

The Bosco Verticale "vertical forest" takes the definition of "green skyscraper" to a new level, deploying more than 13,000 plants across 90+ species, including full-sized trees.

1 April 2015 | Rotterdam

De Rotterdam

The building consists of three interconnected towers with the highest point reaching 149m.

13 March 2015 | Guayaquil

The Point

Upon completion The Point became the tallest building in Ecuador taking the opportunity presented by its prominent location to experiment with the traditional skyscraper form.

1 March 2015 | Dubai

Cayan Tower

Standing at over 300 meters, Cayan Tower stood as the world's tallest high rise building with a twist of 90 degrees when it was completed in 2013.

16 February 2015 | Osaka

Abeno Harukas

The 300 meter skyscraper features open spaces that let in natural light and air, and rooftop green space.

1 February 2015 | Singapore

The Interlace

Designed for integration through the scissoring and overlapping forms, the Interlace creates the best of horizontal and vertical living.