Skyscrapers

Most modern timber towers feature a concrete core for stability. However, the Fyrtornet office tower rises to an impressive height of 169 ft without the need for concrete, highlighting the sustainable possibilities of timber construction.

The Legends Tower, the audacious bid to build the USA's new tallest skyscraper in Oklahoma, has faced delays and uncertainty. However, its developer tells us that initial construction work will begin later this year.

This eye-catching tower offers a welcome change from glass and concrete high-rise buildings with its lush exterior. It hosts hundreds of trees and tens of thousands of plants, making life more pleasant for those who live inside.

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.

As construction continues on Bentley's car-elevating skyscraper, the luxury automaker has taken the wraps off its penthouse. The plush residence goes big on comfort and amenities – though has a price tag to match.

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.

The US already boasts the world record for tallest timber building and is now set to beat it. Construction of Neutral 1005 N Edison St is due to begin in a few days in Milwaukee, and will become the world's tallest timber tower when complete.

The newly redesigned Avenir skyscraper has been revealed for New York City. Now rising to a maximum height of 785 ft, the mixed-use glazed tower will be anchored by an eye-catching wavy base.

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.

President Trump's latest big move in the Middle East doesn't involve a peace treaty, nor a trade deal, but instead a supertall skyscraper in Dubai that the Trump Organization and developer DarGlobal says will boast the world's highest outdoor pool.

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.

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.