Residential towers

One Bloor West will retain some parts of an original building on the site that dates back to 1883

Architecture

Under-construction skyscraper breaks a North American record

A new tower is set to make a major impact on the skyline in Toronto, Canada. One Bloor West is nearing completion and has officially surpassed 984 ft, making it the country's first supertall skyscraper. And it's going to get even taller.

Downtown Residences will soar to an incredible height of 445 m (1,459 ft), making the project one of the world's tallest residential skyscrapers

Architecture

Palace in the sky: Ultra-luxury skyscraper soars to almost 1,500 ft

Dubai is full of amazing skyscrapers, but a new project by Deyaar Development looks set to turn heads even there. Soaring to an ambitious height of 1,459 ft, the tower will contain luxurious residences, including a palace fit for an Arabian prince.

Out of the Box is an unusual blocky tower by MVRDV that will consist of 25 floors of residential space

Architecture

Blocky tower boosts living space with extraordinary cantilevering facade

MVRDV has revealed plans for a striking new residential tower. Appropriately named Out of the Box, the project is defined by a bold blocky design and a cantilevered facade that creates outdoor areas and increases indoor living space.

Chelsea Residences is a luxurious Dubai residential skyscraper project that will be topped by a soccer pitch

Architecture

Soccer field in the sky tops first-of-its-kind skyscraper

English soccer team Chelsea Football Club has partnered with developer Damac Properties to create a soccer-inspired skyscraper. Slated for Dubai, the project focuses on luxury and sport, and comes complete with a rooftop soccer field.

The AGE360 is a residential skyscraper with an extraordinary exoskeleton facade, and rises to a height of 124 m (406 ft)

Architecture

Outstanding skyscraper wears its structure on the outside

This skyscraper's extraordinary exterior is not just for show. Designers Triptyque and Architects Office have arranged the building around a concrete exoskeleton, which provides structural support and frees up floorspace inside.

230 Royal York will be the tallest mass timber residential building in Toronto and, thanks to its prefabricated construction, will be built in just 90 days

Architecture

Prefabricated timber tower will be constructed in just 90 days

This new timber residential tower, named 230 Royal York, is due to begin construction soon. Thanks to its innovative prefabricated wooden design, the building is expected to rise in a mere 90 days.

The Residences at 1428 Brickell skyscraper - the tallest of the buildings in this image - is currently under construction on the coast in Miami

Architecture

Sculpted Miami skyscraper gets its power from the sun

Construction has begun on an eye-catching new skyscraper in Miami. The 70-story tower will be defined by its wavy exterior and feature solar-panel-integrated windows to help reduce its grid-based energy usage.

The Tonwell Tower project involved the conversion of a 1960s water tower into a one-of-a-kind residence

Architecture

1960s water tower transformed into amazing brutalist home

Tonwell Tower is an ambitious transformation of a brutalist water tower. The project involved a family working together over four years to convert the 1960s structure into a luxurious vacation residence.

The USA's new tallest skyscraper, Oklahoma's Legends Tower, has reportedly been delayed just before construction was due to begin

Architecture

USA's new tallest tower hits turbulence, construction now delayed

The audacious bid to build what will be the USA's tallest skyscraper in Oklahoma City has hit a snag. Shortly before construction was due to begin, it has reportedly been delayed following concerns from airport officials.

Puzzle Tirana is an extraordinary mixed-use tower that will feature an exterior made up of house-like shapes

Architecture

One-of-a-kind tower stacks houses to form a vertical village

Nobody could accuse NOA and Atelier4 of playing it safe with the Puzzle Tirana tower. Envisioned as a vertical village, this extraordinary building's exterior will be formed from stacked house shapes.

One River North's exterior is defined by its central Canyon area which provides amenities and an opportunity for residents to get some fresh air

Architecture

Walk-through canyon cracks open extraordinary Colorado high-rise

MAD Architects' One River North high-rise draws inspiration from the surrounding landscape and is defined by a facade that's cracked open to reveal a "Canyon" area that lets residents take a stroll along a mountain trail.

Hora Vertikale will reach a height of 140 m (459 ft) and will consist of 13 stacked cubes

Architecture

Extraordinary skyscraper pushes 13 staggered cubes high into the air

Work has begun on a remarkable new skyscraper by OODA. The Hora Vertikale will reach a height of 459 ft and will consist of 13 stacked cubes that resemble oversized toy blocks carelessly placed into position.