Skyscrapers

Credible rumors are gaining momentum that a ridiculously tall skyscraper planned for Saudi Arabia is going ahead. If constructed, the incredibly ambitious 1.2-mile-high building will dwarf all other man-made structures.

Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed plans for an eye-catching new skyscraper. The building's sculpted form, which twists as it rises, has a practical use, creating outdoor terrace areas for those inside.

Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed plans for a pair of eye-catching towers. Featuring a futuristic swooping glazed and metal design, the buildings will rise upwards from a shared base and provide views of a nearby volcano.

What was supposed to be luxury high-rise living in NYC, with a sweet view overlooking the East River, turned into a financial fiasco and a construction blame game that put a halt to the potentially unfixable leaning tower described as banana-shaped.

What is hailed as the world's highest penthouse has hit the market for $51 million – and for that price you'll even have to provide your own furniture. Located in the world's tallest building, it boasts lots of space and unmatched views of the area.

New details have been revealed on what is arguably Saudi Arabia's most ambitious current architecture project: the world's new tallest skyscraper, which will rise to an incredible height of over 1 km in the Red Sea port city Jeddah.

Estonian daredevil Jaan Roose offers a bird's eye view of Dubai with his latest death-defying stunt: a 330-ft stroll between two of its skyscrapers on a slackline more than 730 ft above the city streets.

It can't be easy for architects to make their mark in skyscraper-packed Dubai, but Foster + Partners has managed it. The influential firm has designed a pair of eye-catching towers that are linked by an exclusive penthouse swimming pool at the top.

Some of Zaha Hadid Architects' most eye-catching work has involved skyscrapers, and the firm continues this trend with a remarkable futuristic sculpted tower that's currently under construction in Shenzhen, China.

This year has produced more than its fair share of unique and outlandish architecture. From a sail-shaped skyscraper to a revolving house, here's our pick of the top 10 architectural oddities of 2024.

With 2025 approaching, it's time to take a look back at some of our favorite architecture of this year. From a skinny residence, to a pair of skyscrapers joined by a bridge, here's our selection of the best buildings from the past 12 months.

The Shard has stood as both the UK and Western Europe's tallest skyscraper for over a decade, however, an ambitious new supertall named 1 Undershaft has been given the thumbs-up in London that will match its height.