Skyscrapers

Back in 2013, WilkinsonEyre won a competition to design a skyscraper on Sydney's waterfront. Eight years later, One Barangaroo is finally complete and the twisting tower offers superb views of the area, including Sydney Opera House.

Greenery covered buildings are all the rage lately, giving city folk a taste of nature. The Marina Tower from Foster + Partners will not only grow to be the "first green high-rise building in Greece" but also the country's tallest building.

Rising to a height of 359.8 m, the Hanking Center stands out even in the skyscraper-packed Shenzhen, China, thanks to its extraordinary form. The asymmetrical tower is defined by a detached core that allows for greater flexibility inside.

New viewing points are being positioned high on New York's One Vanderbilt supertall, including a pair of transparent boxes that extend outward from the tower and allow visitors to enjoy superb views of the city. If they're brave enough.

UK firm Kettle Collective has unveiled plans for an ambitious megatall skyscraper that could become the world's second-tallest if realized. Envisioned for Saint Petersburg, Russia, the twisting tower would reach a dizzying height of 703 m.

With so many luxury skyscrapers in NYC, it's tough to stand out. Brooklyn Point, by KPF, tackles this challenge by offering extensive amenities, including what its developers say is the highest infinity pool in the western hemisphere.

Described as the Southern Hemisphere's tallest residential tower, Australia 108 was recently completed in Melbourne. The impressive building catches the eye with a striking gold "Starburst" on its exterior that's inspired by the Australian flag.

The eVolo Skyscraper Competition is one of the most thought-provoking contests around. Small on detail, but big on wild ideas, this year's winners include GM trees that serves as a living skyscraper and a water collecting tower.

Those who take an elevator up to the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower will find a renovated Skydeck Chicago. The main attraction is the Ledge, which consists of four glass boxes extending outward, allowing visitors to peer down at the city below.

Foster + Partners has completed its first office building in Russia. Commissioned by the Russian Copper Company, the tower sports an eye-catching energy efficient exterior that's inspired by the chemical structure of copper.

PLP Architecture has unveiled its design for a new butterfly inspired residential tower that's under construction in Singapore. Named Park Nova, it will rise to a height of 100 m and will be defined by undulating balconies that overflow with plants.

Defined by an unusual exterior made up of 500 rods that will be illuminated as they sway with the prevailing wind, the aptly named Breeze of Innovation is a new tower slated for Silicon Valley. It will rise to a maximum height of 200 ft in San José.