For almost half a century, New York City held the title for the world’s tallest building. Between 1931 and 1972, the iconic Empire State Building remained the highest — standing at 1,454 feet tall.
For centuries, mankind has been captivated by the idea of building higher and higher. From the Great Pyramid of Giza, which held the title of the tallest structure for over 3,800 years, to today's ...
China accounts for the majority of buildings 200 meters and taller, according to a new report from the Council on Vertical ...
The Jeddah Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is set to be the world's tallest building upon completion. The current record is held by the Burj Khalifa at 2,722 feet including the spire.. Jeddah Tower ...
The world's tallest buildings represent humanity's remarkable capacity to overcome architectural and engineering challenges, pushing the boundaries of vertical construction to unprecedented levels.
World's Second Tallest Building: Dubai has emerged as a major tourist spot because of its lavish lifestyle and king-size experience. But Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, is a major reason ...
The Burj Khalifa, Dubai's defining landmark since its completion in 2010, is set to lose its crown. Another new tower rising in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aims to surpass its height, but the ...
Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower, poised to eclipse the Burj Khalifa as the world’s tallest building, has now crossed a new milestone with the tower surpassing 80 floors, according to a new construction ...
For 92 minutes on a clear Sunday morning in Taipei, thousands of spectators with jittery nerves stared upwards, while people across the world were glued to their screens, as famed climber Alex Honnold ...
Construction first started in 2013 but has faced several major delays including the arrest of key players and issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic Adrian Smith ...