This collection brings together skyscrapers that showcase advances in modern engineering and architecture worldwide. These structures rise above metropolises and reshape city horizons, from the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab in Dubai to the CCTV headquarters in Beijing with its two linked towers. Each building reflects a unique architectural approach and technical innovations tailored to its environment. The selection spans all continents and features buildings with various functions. The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, 452 meters high and connected by a sky bridge, stand alongside New York’s One World Trade Center, which reaches 541 meters. The Lakhta Center in Saint Petersburg is notable for its twisted glass facade, while the Torre Costanera in Santiago offers panoramic views of the Andes. Whether residential buildings like the Eureka Tower in Melbourne or commercial structures such as the Kingdom Centre in Riyadh, these constructions demonstrate how contemporary architecture shapes 21st-century cities.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Burj Khalifa rises to 828 meters in Dubai's sky and has maintained its status as the tallest building in the world since its opening in 2010. This 163-story tower houses offices, luxury apartments, the Armani hotel, and an observation platform on the 124th floor offering panoramic views of the emirate and the Persian Gulf.
Malaysia
Merdeka 118 is a mixed-use skyscraper located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, housing offices, retail spaces, and residences. The building stands at 678.9 meters tall and its shape is inspired by the silhouette of Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia's first prime minister, raising his hand to declare the country's independence.
Shanghai, China
The Shanghai Tower stands at 632 meters tall and contains 128 floors housing offices, hotels, and retail spaces. This tower is distinguished by its spiral shape, which rotates 120 degrees from its base to its top, resulting in a recognizable silhouette in Shanghai's cityscape.
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
The Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower rises 601 meters in the heart of Mecca and overlooks the Grand Mosque esplanade. Its giant dial measuring 43 meters in diameter is among the largest in the world, while its LED lighting allows the time to be read from a distance of 25 kilometers. This multifunctional complex houses several luxury hotels, a modern conference center, and a large shopping mall spread across multiple floors, providing comprehensive services to the millions of pilgrims visiting the holy city each year.
China
The Ping An Finance Centre rises to 599 meters in the Futian district of Shenzhen, China, making it one of the tallest towers in the world. This imposing structure dominates the city's skyline and symbolizes China's economic and architectural development.
Seoul, South Korea
The Lotte World Tower rises to 555 meters and contains 123 floors. The building accommodates office spaces, a luxury hotel, retail areas, and public observation decks on its upper levels.
New York, USA
This skyscraper reaches a height of 541 meters and was completed in 2014. The building contains 94 floors and stands in Manhattan's Financial District.
China
The CTF Finance Centre stands in the Zhujiang New Town district and is one of Guangzhou's tallest towers at 530 meters. This postmodern building, completed in 2016, houses offices, a hotel, and a shopping mall. Its glass and steel facade features vertical sections that visually slim the structure. The building is equipped with high-speed elevators and offers views of the Pearl River and the wider city.
China
The Tianjin Chow Tai Fook Binhai Center is located in Binhai New Area in Tianjin, China. This office and retail tower rises 530 meters tall with 97 floors, making it one of the tallest skyscrapers in the country and the dominant structure in Binhai's financial district.
Taipei, Taiwan
This skyscraper reaches a height of 508 meters and was designed by architect C.Y. Lee. The building contains 101 floors and held the record as the tallest structure in the world between 2004 and 2010.
Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Lakhta Center, with its height of 462 meters and its spiral glass facade, houses the headquarters of the energy company Gazprom and is the tallest building in Europe, dominating the Saint Petersburg skyline with its rotating modern architecture.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
These steel and glass towers rise 452 meters high, with a connecting bridge on the 41st floor. The buildings contain offices, a concert hall, and an observation deck.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The 385-meter tower includes a shopping mall, offices and an observation deck on the 99th floor.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island located 280 meters off Dubai's shore and overlooks the Persian Gulf at a height of 321 meters. This luxury hotel opened in 1999 and features a sail-shaped architecture designed by architect Tom Wright. The structure rests on 230 pylons sunk 45 meters into the sand and includes 202 suites spread over 56 floors. The building has a facade covered with white Teflon panels that reflect sunlight and emphasize its distinctive maritime profile within Dubai's urban landscape.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
This tower reaches a height of 302 meters and defines the skyline of the Saudi capital. The distinctive parabolic opening at the top creates a recognizable landmark visible across the city. Inside, office spaces, a luxury hotel, and a multi-level shopping center with international brands occupy the structure.
Santiago, Chile
The Costanera Tower rises 300 meters above Santiago and spans 62 floors of office spaces and commercial zones. This glass tower houses an observation deck that offers views of the Chilean capital and the Andes mountain range from above.
Melbourne, Australia
This residential tower reaches a height of 297 meters and contains 91 floors. The upper levels feature gold and red cladding, referencing Australia's gold rush era.
Beijing, China
This building reaches a height of 234 meters and features two leaning towers connected by an upper and lower bridge to form a continuous loop. The structure was designed by architecture firm OMA and completed in 2012.
Warsaw, Poland
This 237-meter tall building stands as the highest structure in Poland, built in 1955 in Socialist realist style with multiple theaters and museums inside.
Auckland, New Zealand
This 328-meter telecommunications and observation tower features three restaurants and an observation deck at 220 meters offering views of Auckland.
New York City, USA
This 381-meter Art Deco building completed in 1931 became a model for tall buildings worldwide and remained the tallest structure until 1970.
London, England
This 310-meter glass-clad pyramidal tower contains offices, restaurants, hotels and viewing galleries across 95 floors in central London.
Sweden
A 190-meter residential tower with nine rotated cubes. The tallest residential building in Northern Europe has become a symbol of the city.
Hong Kong, China
The Bank of China Tower was completed in 1990 and reaches a height of 367 meters. The construction consists of four triangular glass prisms that taper toward the top, forming a geometric structure.
Caracas, Venezuela
The two identical towers each have 56 floors and reach a height of 225 meters. They are the third tallest buildings in Latin America.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 262-meter tower stands as a symbol of modern Vietnam. The shape resembles a lotus flower, featuring a helipad on the 50th floor extending from its side.
Moscow, Russia
This 540-meter television tower has transmitted radio and television signals for the Moscow region since 1967.
United Kingdom
This 180-meter-tall building with its distinctive green glass dome has shaped the City of London skyline since 2004.
Shanghai, China
The Jin Mao Tower rises to 421 meters and merges contemporary construction with design references to Chinese pagodas. The 88 floors are divided between office space and a hotel.
Singapore
The 200-meter high complex consists of three connected 55-story towers with a 340-meter long rooftop garden.
Chicago, United States
The Willis Tower, formerly known as Sears Tower, is a skyscraper with a distinctive bundled tube structural system composed of nine square tubes. The building reaches a height of 442 meters and contains 110 floors.
Gold Coast, Australia
This skyscraper is the tallest building in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere. The tower features residential apartments, an observation deck, and a SkyPoint platform at 230 meters.
Chicago, United States
This skyscraper features undulating balconies that create a pronounced horizontal layering effect on the facade, combined with blue-green glass cladding in downtown Chicago.
San Francisco, USA
The 853-foot tower completed in 1972 features a pyramid architecture with white quartz exterior, topped by spire and beacon light.
Manhattan, USA
The 319-meter tall skyscraper from 1930 displays automobile-themed details including radiator caps and wheel ornaments in its decoration, and features a distinctive stainless steel spire with triangular windows.
New York City, USA
The Flatiron Building was completed in 1902 with a steel frame structure and rises 285 feet on a triangular plot at the intersection of Broadway and Fifth Avenue, clad in a limestone and terracotta facade with Renaissance Revival design elements.