The largest skyscraper in the world. The most famous skyscrapers

The list has already been compiled more than once by various publications of the Old World. Today we decided to follow their example, presenting to your attention a small selection of the most impressive and unusual buildings with a height of more than 100 meters.

DC Tower (Vienna, Austria)

Opening our list is the tallest building in Austria, the eco-friendly skyscraper DC Tower 1, also known as the Donau City Tower. This building was built on the banks of the Danube in 2013 and immediately got into all sorts of lists of the most impressive buildings of our time. The thing is that this 250-meter building with a wave-like facade is one of the few skyscrapers in the world built in accordance with all the standards of "green" architecture. The building, in particular, has water-saving showers, energy-efficient elevators, as well as many other interesting features that are inextricably linked with environmental issues. The "life support" of the tower is due to environmentally friendly energy. The author of such an impressive project is the French architect Dominique Perrault.

Currently, a second similar tower, DC Tower 2, is being built opposite DC Tower 1. The construction of the common complex is planned to be completed in 2015, but even now the Donau City business center in Vienna can be safely called one of most beautiful skyscrapers planets.

Petronas Towers (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

The Petronas Towers is one of the oldest complexes on our list. The construction of these two amazing towers took place from 1992 to 1998. At the same time, two towers were built in parallel by two different construction companies, and the then leader of the country, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, took an active part in the design of the object. It was at his command that eight-pointed stars were laid in the silhouette of the buildings, which was supposed to make the Petronas Towers the most "Islamic" skyscrapers in the world.

However, this is not what brought worldwide fame to the complex. After their erection, Petronas Towers were recognized as one of the most structurally complex structures on the planet, as well as one of the largest structures in Southeast Asia. The useful area of buildings is equal to the area of 48 football fields, and common area complex exceeds 40 hectares. In addition, the foundation on which 450-meter buildings are supported reaches 100 meters in depth, which is the absolute record of the planet.

Currently, the Petronas Towers are one of the most recognizable symbols of Malaysia, as well as one most beautiful skyscrapers Asia.

Federation Tower (Moscow, Russia)

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The complex of two buildings in the center of Moscow rises above the ground by 242-a (West) and 374-re (East) meters, respectively. According to this indicator, the building ranks first in Europe, remaining not only one of the most beautiful skyscrapers in Russia, but also one of the tallest buildings in the Old World.

In total, 67 elevators are involved in the life support of the tower (10 more than in Burj Khalifa), each of which moves at a speed of 8 meters per second. And a special concrete frame, made of unique high-strength B90 concrete, gives the complex increased stability, which, according to the authors of the project, should be enough for the building to withstand a direct hit from an aircraft.

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Initially, the project also provided for a 506-meter spire, in which it was planned to place an observation platform. However, this idea was later abandoned. The Federation Tower is currently in the final stages of construction. One of most beautiful skyscrapers Europe will be finally put into operation in 2016.

CAYAN Tower (Dubai, UAE)

One of the most unusual buildings in Dubai, and at the same time the tallest "twisted" building on the planet rightfully takes its place in the list most beautiful skyscrapers our vast earth. The design of this 300-meter tower was carried out by the famous American bureau Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and, according to the architects' idea, was to minimize the effect of wind on the stability of the tower.

However, the twisted body of the skyscraper also has a pronounced aesthetic value: from the base to the roof, the silhouette of the building twists exactly 90 degrees. This fact allowed the CAYAN tower, also known as the Infinity Tower, to become one of the permanent participants in various lists of the most impressive buildings on our planet.

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Flame Towers (Baku, Azerbaijan)

The "flame towers" of Azerbaijan are located exactly in the center of our list. Three gigantic buildings with a height of 190 meters amaze with their unusual concept and impressive lighting. In 2013, the authoritative portal skyscrapercity.com ranked Flame Towers in first place in the list of buildings on earth with the most impressive backlight. Subsequently, the Discovery and Science Channel channels presented their separate reports about this complex. However, such attention is quite understandable. In fact, the entire facade of the buildings is high-precision LED screens, thanks to which in the evenings Flame Towers look like giant flames.

Due to the favorable location of the building, it can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. At the moment, the "Fire Towers" are one of the main symbols of Baku and all of Azerbaijan, the name of which, by the way, is also translated from Persian as "Gathering Fire".

CCTV Headquarters (Beijing, China)

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One of the most unusual buildings on our list. The China Central Television building was built in 2009 by Dutch and German architects Rem Koolhaas and Ole Scheren. The aestheticism of the 234-meter skyscraper has been repeatedly questioned. But the originality of the structure has always been noted by the world's leading architectural publications.

In 2010, the famous "Pants" were included in the TOP of the most unusual buildings in the Middle Kingdom. On several occasions, CCTV Headquarters was also included in the the most beautiful skyscrapers in the world.

Al Bahar (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

The headquarters of the Abu Dhabi Investment Council are two 145-meter towers located right in the middle of the Arabian deserts. The architecture of the towers is an amazing mixture modern technologies and the traditional mashrabiya style, characterized by an abundance of lattices with complex patterns. However, this fact is not the only interesting feature these towers. The thing is that the golden "scales" of buildings are not only an element of decor, but also a special ventilation system, consisting of two thousand modules that open depending on the location of the sun. Thanks to them, even in a 50-degree heat, a comfortable atmosphere is maintained in the building, and the energy consumption of the tower is also reduced by 50 percent.

Burj al Arab (Dubai, UAE)

The next item is again the UAE. "Arab Tower" - Burj al Arab - opens the top three of our list most beautiful skyscrapers in the world. Built on an artificial island, the 321-meter building is rightfully considered one of the most elegant, aesthetic and recognizable buildings on our planet. In addition, the famous hotel is also a real embodiment of Arab luxury. Helipads, an underwater restaurant imitating a submarine, a hall covered in gold leaf, panoramic elevators and golf courses located at dizzying heights - all this magnificence has turned Burj al Arab into a living symbol of Dubai life. Today, the image of the "seven-star" hotel flaunts on thousands of postcards, magnets and other souvenirs brought from Dubai.

A few years ago, the authorities of the emirate even presented a separate city logo, where the letter “D” in the word “Dubai” was made in the form of an “Arab Tower”.

Sheraton Huzhou Hotel (Huzhou, China)

Honorary silver of our list most beautiful skyscrapers in the world goes to another representative of the Middle Kingdom - the Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort. This building, which reaches a height of 102 meters, is more than half the height of the CCTV building, but despite this, its construction cost investors almost twice as much - $ 1.5 billion! This fact is connected with the unusual bionic shape of the hotel, which, in fact, made this skyscraper famous all over the world. However, such a "horseshoe" structure also has a purely practical function. Such an engineering solution adds greater resistance to earthquakes to the structure.

In addition to the unusual silhouette, the brightest detail of the skyscraper is also its facade, which is decorated with 19,000 LED lanterns.

Absolute Towers (Mississauga, Canada)

Despite the fact that most of the most beautiful and impressive skyscrapers of our time are located on the territory of China and the United Arab Emirates, the first place on our list today went to the birthplace of high-rise buildings - North America. Canadian skyscrapers Absolute Towers today proudly top our list, as well as dozens of other "hit parades" of multi-storey buildings.

It is noteworthy that the author of this structure was the Chinese architects from the MAD studio, who developed the design of these amazing undulating buildings. The "twisted" form of the building makes the building visually rotate, and also helps to eliminate the vertical barriers common in multi-story buildings. Both skyscrapers do not have a single repeating balcony or floor, which creates a unique environment for the residents of this residential complex.

Currently, two towers, 180 and 161 meters high, are the main symbol of the small town of Mississauga, located in the suburbs of Toronto. In 2012, the architectural complex was awarded the title of the best high-rise building in America. Today we decided to put it in first place in our ranking of the most beautiful skyscrapers on the planet.

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The height of skyscrapers and other structures is growing every year. More and more new projects are being developed, the number of floors in which is steadily increasing. Today we will look at the tallest and most interesting buildings in the world, as well as touch on future projects that will beat the current "high-altitude" record.

Above the Eiffel Tower

Burj Khalifa is by far the largest skyscraper in the world. Its height is 838 m. The building is located in Dubai. The project was developed by the Americans, and its implementation was entrusted to a South Korean company.

The skyscraper is three times higher than the Eiffel Tower, shaped like a stalagmite. An elegant and neat building with a height of 838 m includes 164 floors. The first is underground. It has everything - hotels, restaurants, shops, viewing platforms and even apartments. The skyscraper also boasts the highest observation deck, located at an altitude of 452 m.

There are 58 elevators in operation. In the first months after opening, the building had problems with electricity and elevators. But they were soon resolved. "Tower Khalifa" is actively visited by curious tourists. Today it is one of the most famous skyscrapers.

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The Shanghai Tower is the second largest skyscraper in the world. Its height is 632 m. It is adjacent to another skyscraper, the Shanghai World Financial Center, which rises 492 m above the ground.

The tower has an interesting twisted design. This can be seen in the photo. This form adds to its stability. At the top is a gutter to collect rainwater and use it for heating and air conditioning. The tower is equipped with the world's fastest elevators - 69 km/h.

However, it is impossible to admire the beauty of the city from the height of the building - the walls of the building have a second layer that maintains the optimum temperature in it.

Royal clock tower

This building is located in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) and is part of the Abrazh Al-Bait complex, consisting of 7 towers. However, the clock tower is the tallest of them. Its height is 601 meters and contains 120 floors. The skyscraper is also unique with the largest clock face with a diameter of 43 m. At night, when the lights are turned on, they can be seen from a distance of 30 km.

The top of the spire is decorated with a crescent moon - one of the main symbols of Islam. Its weight is 35 tons. At night, the tower is an amazing sight that attracts attention. huge amount of people.

It is noteworthy that the complex is residential. In addition to apartments, it also houses a five-star hotel. And, of course, there is everything you need for a comfortable life - shops, restaurants, conference rooms and even 2 helipads.

Taipei 101

This unique skyscraper is located in the capital of Taiwan - Tangbei. Its height along the spire is 509 m. The shape of the building is truly unique and even slightly resembles a palm tree trunk. On the 87-88 floors there is an unusual pendulum ball weighing 660 tons. It not only adds color to the interior. The fact is that the ball compensates for gusts of wind. The steel frame and foundation of piles, going 80 meters deep into the earth, can withstand the strongest earthquakes. This allows the building to be ranked among the safest in the world during natural disasters. In 2002 there was an earthquake, the magnitude of which was almost 7 points. The building survived. But at the same time, there is an opinion that it was the construction of a skyscraper that provoked tremors.

Towers of New York

In 1931, New York's tallest skyscraper was built in just 13 months. This is the Empire State Building. Its height is 441 m (along the spire) and 381 m - along the roof. There are 102 floors here. The Empire State Building was the largest skyscraper in the world until 1972.

In 2012, in New York, in lower Manhattan, the World International Center 1 (or Freedom Tower) was built. Its height is 541 m. Today, the Freedom Tower is not only the tallest skyscraper in New York, but throughout America.

Skyscrapers of Moscow

Dozens of skyscrapers rise in the capital of Russia today. Every now and then there are rumors about new, even larger projects. In 2014, the Federation Tower complex was erected - the tallest skyscraper in Moscow. It consists of two towers with the names "East" and "West". The "East", whose height is 374 m, has 97 floors, and the "West" - 63 (242 m) floors. Both buildings are equipped with high-speed elevators.

It is the "Vostok" that still remains the "high-rise" leader among the skyscrapers of Moscow.

Ping'an Financial Center

Pingan International Financial Center is a complex of skyscrapers. It is located in China, in the city of Shenzhen. The height of one of the towers from the peak is 599 m. The center was opened in 2017. It took 8 years to build this skyscraper. Next to it is a tower, which is also part of the complex. Its dimensions are more modest - 307 meters in height.

Super tall skyscraper in Seoul

In April 2017, one of the largest skyscrapers in the world was opened. The building is located in the capital South Korea, in the area of the entertainment complex Lotte World Tower. Its construction began in 2005. The height of the building is 555 m. 123 floors of this majestic building are divided into shops, offices and apartments, a hotel. On the last three floors is the highest observation deck in Korea.

In May 2017 climber Jane Kim climbed to the top of this skyscraper. At the same time, the girl did not use a special facility. She managed to conquer the summit in 2 hours and 30 minutes.

The most expensive skyscraper in the world

It takes more than $1,000,000,000 to build one skyscraper. However, the government of the country spent $3,900,000,000 on the World International Center 1. The Freedom Tower (the center's second name) was built on the site of the twin towers that collapsed in 2001. This tragedy affected many American families whose members died during the attack.

The most expensive skyscraper sold for $5.15 billion was a building in Hong Kong. The deal took place as recently as November 2017. In the entire history of the sale of skyscrapers, this one has become the most expensive. Previously, the high-rise building belonged to CK Asset, a company whose owner is recognized richest man in China. Li Ka-shing sold the building to a large consortium.

Skyscrapers of the future

Despite the fact that Buj Khalifa still retains the status of the tallest skyscraper in the world (how many floors in the building are indicated above), future projects promise to become even larger.

Already in 2020, several impressive skyscrapers, the height of which will exceed a kilometer, should be ready.

The Dubai Crete Harbor Tower project promises to create a structure that will significantly exceed the height of the famous Khalifa Tower. The name of this structure is still unknown, but journalists have already explored its approximate parameters.

The height of the spire will be 1014 m, and the height of the roof - 928 m. However, these figures are inaccurate, because the project is kept secret. Construction is estimated at $1 billion.

The foundation was laid in October 2016. The opening of the tower should take place before the Eksmo-2020 exhibition, which will be held in Dubai. Perhaps the skyscraper can become a symbol of the capital of the UAE, like eiffel tower in Paris. Whether this is so, we will find out in a few years.

The Jeddah Tower is another massive project. It is also planned to be completed by 2020. However, construction is proceeding quite slowly - the foundation was laid back in 2013, and by 2016 only 47 floors were ready. The height of the rebuilt skyscraper will be 1007 m.

A tower is being built in the desert Saudi Arabia. Estimated cost - about 1 billion dollars. In the future, the desert area will be assigned to the Kingdom Center business district, which will include Jeddah.

sky tree tokyo

Tokyo Skytree is the tallest TV tower in the world. The building is located in the Sumida area. The height of the tower is 634 m. The structure was erected to transmit a digital television signal to the upper floors of the city's skyscrapers. The building also houses a restaurant and a viewing platform.

Tokyo Skytree is considered the second largest building in the world. It is built in a futuristic style. Particular attention during construction was paid to the reliability of the structure during natural Disasters. According to the architects, a special system compensates up to 50% of tremors.

Humanity is moving upward. The construction of skyscrapers every year is becoming larger, and their design is more attractive.

Coin (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

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skyscraper kings last years became the Arabs, who thus demonstrate their wealth. Therefore, the choice of a coin for the shape of one of the buildings is quite logical. This skyscraper is the headquarters of the Aldar construction company. By the way, this is another trend in the world of skyscrapers: many of them are initially built by order of a particular wealthy company. The design was developed by Qatari architects. The building was completed in 2010 in just seven months and became the first round skyscraper in the world.

Opener (Shanghai, China)

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In China, they built a building that resembles a bottle opener, as the skyscraper is unofficially called. Inside is the Shanghai World Financial Center. The opening at the top, which is meant to reduce air resistance, was originally supposed to be round, but the Chinese didn't like the idea: they figured it would look like the rising sun on the Japanese flag. As a result, the circle was replaced by a trapezoid.

Flame (Baku, Azerbaijan)

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A group of skyscrapers in Baku is made in the form of giant torches. It could be both a sail and a fin, but the towers are completely covered with LED screens, the colors of which clearly indicate that the buildings symbolize fire. The complex consists of three towers of different heights and different purposes: a hotel, apartments and offices are located here. The project, obviously, refers to the coat of arms of Baku, where flames are depicted.

Broken Ring (Beijing, China)

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Describing the shape of this skyscraper is not an easy task. In general, this is a broken ring of five horizontal and vertical sections. Most of the ring hangs above the ground. Round in such a ring, of course, is not enough, and the people called the building "panties". The skyscraper was intended for the headquarters of China Central Television (CCTV), but the complex also included a hotel, theater and exhibition space.

Hashtag (Seoul, Korea)

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In an effort to keep up with the times, a group of Danish architects designed a complex of towers that together resemble the symbol # - octotorp, which is also called a "lattice" or "hash". Therefore, what is entered in social networks through this sign is called a hashtag. So the inhabitants of Seoul nicknamed the towers. Inside, according to the project, there are apartments, although the tower itself should open the entrance to the Yongsang business district and become its symbol.

Hieroglyph (Shanghai, China)

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Symbols were also used in China: the hieroglyph chosen for this skyscraper means “people”. The building was built specifically for the World Expo in China, which was held in 2010. There are conference halls, sports, water and cultural centers. In the place where the two parts of the building merge together, the hotel begins.

Revolving tower (Dubai, UAE)

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A tower resembling a DNA helix will no longer surprise anyone. There are many such projects, we can remember the Evolution tower in Moscow City, Turning Torso in Malmö, Sweden or Cayan Tower in Dubai. But the Arabs did not calm down even here: it seemed to them that a static twisted tower was not enough, and they decided to build a rotating skyscraper. So far, this is only a project, but it already has potential investors. An additional feature of the project is its environmental friendliness. It is assumed that the building will become a power plant with wind turbines and will be able to provide energy for itself and neighboring houses.

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10. Gherkin, London

The skyscraper Mary-Ex, 30, known by the nickname "Gherkin" (Gherkin), rises in the main financial district of London. The 40-storey building reaches a height of 180 meters. The building uses energy-saving electrification methods to use half as much energy as a building of this size would normally require. The skyscraper houses the headquarters of the reinsurance company Swiss Re.

9. Bank of China Tower, Hong Kong

The most recognizable structure of the world capital of skyscrapers is Hong Kong. Reaching a height of 305 meters, from 1989 to 1992 it was the tallest building in all of Asia. The exterior design elements of the skyscraper resemble bamboo, a symbol of longevity and prosperity. True feng shui practitioners have criticized the skyscraper for its sharp lines. A small observation deck is open on the 43rd floor of the building.

8. Willis Tower, Chicago

108-story skyscraper in Chicago. At the time of its appearance in 1973, it was the tallest building in the world, surpassing the buildings of the World shopping center in New York. The observation deck on the 103rd floor of the skyscraper is Chicago's most famous landmark. On a clear day, from there you can see not only the whole of Chicago, but also the opposite shore of Lake Michigan. Prior to its renaming in 2009, the skyscraper was called the Sears Tower.

7. Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai

The 101st floor of the Shanghai World Financial Center houses offices, hotels, observation decks and shops. In 2007, the skyscraper reached a height of 492 meters, becoming the tallest building in all of China, including Hong Kong. The most characteristic in its design there is a huge "hole" at the top. Initially, this element was planned to be round, but this caused a number of protests due to the fact that such a design was too similar to the rising sun on the Japanese flag. In the final version, the circle was replaced with a trapezoid, making the skyscraper look like a giant bottle opener, according to many.

6. Taipei 101, Taiwan

The skyscraper, reaching a height of 508 meters, was the tallest building in the world until 2007, when it was overtaken by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The special design of the skyscraper allows it to withstand typhoons and earthquakes, which are not uncommon in Taiwan. The number of floors in the building - 101 - is dedicated to the meeting of the new century, at the beginning of which a skyscraper (100 + 1) was erected.

5. Chrysler Building, New York

Art Deco skyscraper in east Manhattan. Its height is 319 meters; for 11 months, until the construction of the Empire State Building in 1931, it was the tallest building in the world. It is a classic example of Art Deco architecture, considered by many modern architects to be the most beautiful building in all of New York City.

4. Burj Khalifa, Dubai

The highest building on the planet and the main attraction of Dubai rises to an unprecedented height: 818 meters. The lower 37 floors are occupied by the Armani Hotel. Luxury apartments are located from the 45th to the 108th floor, and the most top part buildings are dedicated to offices. The observation deck, which offers breathtaking views of ultra-modern Dubai, is located on the 124th floor of a skyscraper.

3. Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur

Until 2004, these skyscrapers in the Malaysian capital were the tallest buildings in the world, until they were overtaken by the Taipei 101 skyscraper. Be that as it may, they still remain the tallest twin buildings in the world to this day. Their most famous feature is the "sky bridge" connecting the buildings at the 42nd floor level. It is built in such a way that, if necessary, it can be "pulled" inside buildings to protect against possible hurricanes. The bridge plays an important role in the security system: if an emergency occurs in one of the buildings, people can quickly evacuate to the neighboring tower.

2. Burj Al Arab, Dubai

One of the highest and most luxurious hotels in the world, whose appearance alone evokes associations with luxury and beautiful life. It reaches a height of 321 meters. Located on an artificial island 280 meters from the shore. Not everyone can afford to get into its territory: one night in a hotel costs from 1.5 to 30 thousand dollars!

1. Empire State Building, New York

Although the Empire State Building skyscraper has not been the tallest building in the world for many decades, it is still one of the most recognizable characters New York. For 40 years, he held the world palm in height. It was erected in 1931 during the Great Depression, and for many years most of its offices were empty. Until 1950, the skyscraper did not bring benefits to the owners. The building houses one of the most visited observatories in the world, offering impressive 360-degree views of New York!

Skyscraper is not necessarily a gray rectangular box of glass and concrete. Modern architects demonstrate miracles of ingenuity, erecting multi-meter buildings of the most incredible forms.

From the outside it seems that such original structures simply cannot be stable, however, most of these skyscrapers are able to withstand an earthquake of about 9 points. Today's collection contains the most unusual skyscrapers peace.

This building is distinguished by unusual lighting. 4,000 LEDs are built into the skin of the skyscraper, and the cladding itself consists of colored metal panels. By changing the lighting modes, you can completely transform appearance Torre Agbar.

9. Burj Al Arab, Dubai

8. CCTV Beijing

The Chinese call this building "pants" because of its very unusual shape. The height of the skyscraper is 234 meters. The office of the Central Chinese Television is located here. $700 million was spent on the construction of CCTV.

7. Revolution Tower, Panama

Most often, this building is compared with a corkscrew. The 242-meter glass and concrete tower rotates 360 degrees as it rises. The skyscraper consists of 52 floors, the building is crowned with a pointed spire.

6. Aqua, Chicago

Facade of this unusual building decorate undulating terraces. They literally "stream" on the surface of the 250-meter giant. In the evenings, the building is spectacularly illuminated with multi-colored illumination.

5. O-14, Dubai

The outer walls of the building are covered with round holes of different diameters, which gives the skyscraper a futuristic look. There are more than a thousand holes in total, and the thickness of the concrete shell in which the “holes” are made is about 40 cm.

4. Torres de Hercules, Andalusia

The height of the two towers, united by a glazed passage, is 126 meters. Attention to the skyscraper is attracted by the unusual concrete decor of the facade, which is a pattern with the phrase "Non Plus Ultra" (Nowhere else) encrypted in it.

3. Kingdom Center, Riyadh

This skyscraper of an unusual design was awarded the nickname "opener". The total height of the tower is 302 meters, and the observation platform at the top of the building is a 50-meter promenade called the Sky Bridge.