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Exclusive Look Inside the World's Skinniest Skyscraper

111 West 57th Street is the world's skinniest and second tallest residential skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere, showcasing cutting-edge design and historic significance.

Mancini Duffy uses "elaborate hydraulic jacking system" to lift Times Square theatre

The completion of a Times Square skyscraper involved lifting a historic Broadway theatre and integrating a large LED screen onto an outdoor stage.

The World's Largest Building Is All Set To Be Built In Saudi Arabia By 2030 - Yanko Design

Saudi Arabia's Mukaab skyscraper will be 1,312 feet tall, the largest building worldwide, featuring advanced design and impactful infrastructure.

Foster + Partners Unveils Plans for 54-Story Skyscraper in Miami

Foster + Partners designs a 54-story mixed-use tower in Miami, becoming headquarters for Citadel with diverse amenities and distinctive architecture.

'senna tower' designed by brazilian artist to become world's tallest residential skyscraper

The Senna Tower will be the tallest residential tower globally, intertwining architecture with the legacy of Ayrton Senna.

380-Meter Super-Slim Skyscraper Maybe The Newest Eco-Conscious Member Of The Dubai Skyline Club - Yanko Design

Muraba Veil merges innovation with tradition in architecture, setting a new standard for skyscrapers in Dubai.

Exclusive Look Inside the World's Skinniest Skyscraper

111 West 57th Street is the world's skinniest and second tallest residential skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere, showcasing cutting-edge design and historic significance.

Mancini Duffy uses "elaborate hydraulic jacking system" to lift Times Square theatre

The completion of a Times Square skyscraper involved lifting a historic Broadway theatre and integrating a large LED screen onto an outdoor stage.

The World's Largest Building Is All Set To Be Built In Saudi Arabia By 2030 - Yanko Design

Saudi Arabia's Mukaab skyscraper will be 1,312 feet tall, the largest building worldwide, featuring advanced design and impactful infrastructure.

Foster + Partners Unveils Plans for 54-Story Skyscraper in Miami

Foster + Partners designs a 54-story mixed-use tower in Miami, becoming headquarters for Citadel with diverse amenities and distinctive architecture.

'senna tower' designed by brazilian artist to become world's tallest residential skyscraper

The Senna Tower will be the tallest residential tower globally, intertwining architecture with the legacy of Ayrton Senna.

380-Meter Super-Slim Skyscraper Maybe The Newest Eco-Conscious Member Of The Dubai Skyline Club - Yanko Design

Muraba Veil merges innovation with tradition in architecture, setting a new standard for skyscrapers in Dubai.
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Saudi Arabia to construct skyscraper 'taller than 20 Empire State buildings'

Saudi Arabia is building Mukaab in Riyadh, a skyscraper larger than any in the world, redefining the skyline and urban landscape.

SOM breaks ground on CIMC tower, planned with vertical gardens to blossom over shenzhen

CIMC Global Headquarters in Shenzhen aims to establish a new landmark emphasizing sustainability and innovation in urban design.
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Japan's New Tallest Skyscraper Can Withstand Even A 2011-Style Magnitude 9 Earthquake - Yanko Design

Mori JP Tower in Tokyo is Japan's tallest skyscraper with sustainability features and earthquake resistance.

This $1B Dubai skyscraper will break 5 world records, including the highest infinity pool, rainforest and zip line inside

Tiger Sky Tower in Dubai aims to break five world records with unique luxury amenities and an emphasis on sustainability, set to complete by 2029.

Japan's New Tallest Skyscraper Can Withstand Even A 2011-Style Magnitude 9 Earthquake - Yanko Design

Mori JP Tower in Tokyo is Japan's tallest skyscraper with sustainability features and earthquake resistance.

This $1B Dubai skyscraper will break 5 world records, including the highest infinity pool, rainforest and zip line inside

Tiger Sky Tower in Dubai aims to break five world records with unique luxury amenities and an emphasis on sustainability, set to complete by 2029.
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NYC luxury residential tower to feature secret 'trophy' space for commercial tenants

New office space at 520 Fifth Ave. aims to attract diverse tenants despite challenges in the market.

The World's New Tallest Timber Skyscraper With 55 Floors Is Set To Be Constructed In The US - Yanko Design

The world's tallest timber skyscraper is planned for Milwaukee, designed by Micheal Green Architecture, featuring 55 floors and ambitious sustainability elements.

Frank Lloyd Wright's only skyscraper will go up for auction in October

Frank Lloyd Wright's Price Tower, Oklahoma's iconic skyscraper, is set for auction amid controversies involving its ownership and valuable original furnishings.

Brooklyn Tower Developer Defaults on Loan, Building Could be Auctioned

The Brooklyn Tower, Brooklyn's tallest skyscraper, faces uncertainty due to developer default on loan repayments.
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Skyscraper as tall as The Shard set for approval

Approval recommended for a 309.6m skyscraper in London.

Designs unveiled for skyscraper set to rival The Shard as London's joint tallest building

Plans have been unveiled for a skyscraper in London that will rival The Shard and become one of the tallest buildings in the city.
The proposed tower will have a free public viewing gallery, an education centre, and a restaurant.

First look: this massive new London tower will compete with the Shard

One Undershaft is a proposed tower in London that could have the highest public viewing gallery in the city.
The tower plans include a public 'podium garden' and educational spaces curated with the help of the Museum of London.

This massive new tower is coming to the City of London - and some aren't happy about it

London approved an 18-storey office block, Hill House, near Fleet Street despite heritage concerns from various groups.

A massive new 54-floor skyscraper could be coming to the City of London

Plans for a new landmark 54-storey tower at 99 Bishopsgate in London's Square Mile have been revealed, aiming to double in size.
Developers aim to create a green building with extensive green space, pedestrian routes, and public cultural facilities in the enlarged 99 Bishopsgate.

Skyscraper as tall as The Shard set for approval

Approval recommended for a 309.6m skyscraper in London.

Designs unveiled for skyscraper set to rival The Shard as London's joint tallest building

Plans have been unveiled for a skyscraper in London that will rival The Shard and become one of the tallest buildings in the city.
The proposed tower will have a free public viewing gallery, an education centre, and a restaurant.

First look: this massive new London tower will compete with the Shard

One Undershaft is a proposed tower in London that could have the highest public viewing gallery in the city.
The tower plans include a public 'podium garden' and educational spaces curated with the help of the Museum of London.

This massive new tower is coming to the City of London - and some aren't happy about it

London approved an 18-storey office block, Hill House, near Fleet Street despite heritage concerns from various groups.

A massive new 54-floor skyscraper could be coming to the City of London

Plans for a new landmark 54-storey tower at 99 Bishopsgate in London's Square Mile have been revealed, aiming to double in size.
Developers aim to create a green building with extensive green space, pedestrian routes, and public cultural facilities in the enlarged 99 Bishopsgate.
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#trespassing

Clean and secure your tagged high-rise or we'll do it for you, L.A. proposes telling owner

The Los Angeles City Council is considering ordering the owners of an unfinished skyscraper to clean up the property after a series of trespassing and graffiti incidents.
If the property owners do not comply by February 17th, the city will begin its own cleanup process.
The unfinished high-rise has been described as a blight on downtown Los Angeles and a black eye on an otherwise vibrant area.

People were on top of an SF skyscraper Tuesday, police said

Trespassers reported on top of San Francisco skyscraper in Financial District.
One individual released to mother, another taken to police station for trespassing.

Two arrested outside L.A. skyscraper that taggers have covered in graffiti

Increased security measures have been implemented to address graffiti and trespassing issues at an unfinished downtown skyscraper in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Police Department has made arrests and stepped up efforts to secure the building from trespassers and taggers.

Clean and secure your tagged high-rise or we'll do it for you, L.A. proposes telling owner

The Los Angeles City Council is considering ordering the owners of an unfinished skyscraper to clean up the property after a series of trespassing and graffiti incidents.
If the property owners do not comply by February 17th, the city will begin its own cleanup process.
The unfinished high-rise has been described as a blight on downtown Los Angeles and a black eye on an otherwise vibrant area.

People were on top of an SF skyscraper Tuesday, police said

Trespassers reported on top of San Francisco skyscraper in Financial District.
One individual released to mother, another taken to police station for trespassing.

Two arrested outside L.A. skyscraper that taggers have covered in graffiti

Increased security measures have been implemented to address graffiti and trespassing issues at an unfinished downtown skyscraper in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Police Department has made arrests and stepped up efforts to secure the building from trespassers and taggers.
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4 asteroids will zoom past Earth on Groundhog Day - including one the size of the Empire State Building

Four asteroids will pass by Earth on Friday, including one as big as a skyscraper.
The biggest asteroid is estimated to be between 690 feet and 1,575 feet across, similar in size to the Empire State Building or Willis Tower.

Taggers graffiti 27 floors of L.A. high-rise across from Crypto.com Arena, host of Sunday's Grammy Awards

Taggers vandalized a partially completed skyscraper in downtown LA with graffiti on at least 27 floors.
The taggers gained access to the site and were able to spray paint the building for three consecutive nights.

Hundreds more homes could sprout in Berkeley with flurry of proposals

Multiple housing proposals in Berkeley could result in over 1,000 new apartments
Most of the projects are planned along Shattuck Avenue

This huge 500 million tower has been approved for the City of London

A new 23-storey tower called 55 Old Broad Street has been approved in the City of London.
The project will involve the redevelopment of an existing office block and will provide 270,000 square feet of office space.
The plans received 352 objection letters due to concerns about the height of the building and its impact on nearby historic sites.

Tallest building in Queens tops out, 69-story residential skyscraper - LIC Post

The Orchard, a 69-story residential skyscraper, will become the tallest building in Queens upon completion.

Undershaft: Tallest skyscraper in City of London set for go-ahead

A proposed skyscraper in City of London set to be tallest building near the Shard, facing opposition for design flaws.
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