Chicago—The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) today announced FG Empreendimentos and Talls Solutions as its premier partners for the 2025 Tall + Urban Innovation Program, a year-long initiative dedicated to advancing research and innovation in high-performance skyscrapers and urban environments.

"FG Empreendimentos and Talls Solutions reside at the forefront of tall building design and technology in South America, and they are actively reimagining the high-rise landscape in Brazil through a bold commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable urban integration," said CTBUH CEO Javier Quintana de Uña. "As premier partners in our Tall + Urban Innovation Program, their leadership will drive critical research and thought leadership, informing the future of vertical urbanism. With climate change and rapid urbanization shaping today’s cities, partnerships like these are essential to advancing smarter, more resilient, and people-centric built environments."

The Tall + Urban Innovation Program unites global leaders, innovators, and researchers to address the most pressing challenges in urbanization, climate resilience, and sustainable development. FG Empreendimentos and Talls Solutions will play a vital role in shaping this discourse through co-branded research, technical studies, and industry forums.

FG Empreendimentos and Talls Solutions: Shaping the future of high-rise development

One of Brazil’s leading real estate developers, FG Empreendimentos has transformed Balneário Camboriú’s skyline with iconic high-rise residential projects that exemplify architectural excellence, sustainability, and urban integration. The company collaborates with top architects and engineers to create state-of-the-art developments, incorporating eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient systems, and pioneering construction techniques that enhance livability and environmental responsibility.

“We are not just building taller, we are reshaping the skyline and redefining the future of high-rise engineering in Brazil," according to Stéphane Domeneghini, Executive Director of Talls Solutions a subsidiary of FG Empreendimentos. "For decades, vertical progress in the country stood still—until Infinity Coast Tower broke the 200-meter threshold in 2019, marking the end of a 50-year standstill in engineering ambition."

The following year delivered Epic Tower, an extraordinary structure with a slenderness ratio of 17:1 and among the most complex high-rises ever designed. This was followed in 2022 by One Tower, which is now officially recognized by CTBUH as the tallest residential building in Latin America. These are just a few milestones in a broader history of cutting-edge skyscraper development—projects that stand as testaments to relentless innovation and technical mastery. But challenges remain, which is the impetus behind the Tall + Urban Innovation Program.

"Brazil is rising and so is the future of engineering," continued Domeneghini. "Our vision is deeply connected to the principles championed by CTBUH, and we're proud to partner with them on an initiative that pushes beyond conventional high-rise metrics to explore new frontiers in building performance, energy efficiency, and occupant well-being. Its impact will be realized in projects such as our highly anticipated Senna Tower, rising beyond 500 meters, which is more than a feat of architecture and engineering, it is a statement, a monument to human progress, a beacon of innovation, and a symbol of a new era in Brazilian engineering."

About FG Empreendimentos

Headquartered in Balneário Camboriú, Brazil, FG Empreendimentos is a premier real estate developer recognized for delivering some of South America’s most iconic and luxurious high-rise residential towers. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and quality, FG continues to redefine urban living and position Balneário Camboriú as a global hub for high-rise development. For more information, please visit https://fgempreendimentos.com.br/en/

About Talls Solutions

Talls Solutions was founded with the mission to advance high-rise engineering and share decades of expertise in the field. With an emphasis on innovation, technical excellence, and global collaboration, Talls Solutions is committed to pushing the boundaries of structural design and urban integration. For more information, please visit www.tallssolutions.com

For more information contact Charles Mutscheller, [email protected]