Skyscrapers
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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