Skyscrapers

Consisting of a large circle held in place by four towers, The Ring, by Ennead Architects, is the centerpiece of a new masterplan envisioned for Shanghai, China. The project will also include another pair of towers, retail space, and park areas.

Miami is slated to gain its new tallest skyscraper in the form of the Waldorf Astoria Miami. Taking the shape of stacked glass blocks and rising to a height of 1,049 ft, the eye-catching building will consist of a hotel and luxurious residences.

The winners of the eVolo Skyscraper Competition have been announced. Featuring a climate-controlling tower and tsunami-resistant high-rises, plus a food-producing tower, it offers a look at architectural design unconstrained by practicalities.

Foster + Partners recently revealed a new NYC skyscraper that combines supertall stature with significant sustainability features, rising to a height of 1,388 ft and incorporating recycled materials, natural ventilation and water-saving design.

The world's tallest hybrid timber tower – that is, primarily made from wood but with concrete reinforcement – is slated for South Perth, Australia. Assuming it goes ahead as planned, the building will rise to an impressive height of 183 m.

A new supertall skyscraper slated for Nanjing, China, will be defined by an unusual octagonal form designed to reduce wind loads. The tower will host multiple greenery filled terraces, plus a rooftop terrace area offering choice views of the city.

The rapid rate of progress for tall timber construction continues with an ambitious new project by Schmidt Hammer Lassen. Named Rocket&Tigerli, it will be the world's tallest timber tower once complete, with an impressive height of 100 m.

SOM's 800 Fulton Market boasts brains and brawn: the tower has high-tech building management systems and sustainability features, while its exterior is defined by X-shaped supports engineered to ensure stability in harsh winter weather.

Rising to a height of 280 m over Singapore, CapitaSpring is an eye-catching new skyscraper designed by Bjarke Ingels Group and Carlo Ratti Associati. It's defined by an aluminum facade that has several openings, revealing its greenery inside.

Chybik + Kristof has revealed plans for an ambitious new skyscraper named the Ostrava Tower. The glazed high-rise will be defined by a complex overall form and will consist of a wide base and uppermost area, with a narrow center.

Construction is underway on a new observation tower designed by OPEN Architecture. The Sun Tower will include viewing points, a library, and a carefully designed overall form that will be used to mark the equinox in spring and fall.

Luxury carmakers Aston Martin and Porsche have previously dipped their toes into architectural design and now Bentley Motors is getting in on the act too with plans to bring a residential tower to Miami. Homes will start at $4.2 million.