Manchester prepares to bid farewell to a notorious landmark that dominated its skyline. A cluster of towers will soon replace the Charles Street multi-storey car park, promising to celebrate the city’s architectural designrather than obscure it. The new project aims…
While flipping through a book on modern architecture I stumbled upon in a small London bookshop, one line about Apple Park caught my attention:“Glass hides nothing, but it also gives you nothing.”That sentence lingered in my mind for months—until I…
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has begun reviewing proposals from international engineering and design firms. They aim to develop a new landmark tower in North Riyadh. Developers plan to build the tower to reach a height of 2,000 meters,…
Dubai May 2025, where the ambitious concept of a space skyscraper is beginning to capture imaginations, is a transformative idea.Imagine the tallest tower in the world not rising from the ground, but using a space skyscraper concept. Picture it hanging…
Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, is a vibrant urban centre where historical heritage meets contemporary development. Its architecture reflects a unique blend of colonial past and modern ambition. This article examines Jakarta’s architectural landscape by comparing two key areas: the Old Town…
IntroductionRising along Sheikh Zayed Road, the nearly completed Wasl Tower introduces a new architectural language to Dubai’s skyline. Standing at a height of 302 meters, the tower fuses sculptural design with advanced engineering, inspired by the classical “contrapposto” pose found…
The first point: the history of skyscrapersBeginningsFounding: The first skyscraper was the Home Insurance Building in Chicago, completed in 1885. This building, which was 10 stories high, is considered the beginning of the new era in architectureEarly Development: During the…
SHoP Architects Designs Brooklyn’s First Giant Skyscraper,SHoP Architects has shared the latest images of their mixed-use project, called Brooklyn Tower, in New York, USA.The 93-story building was developed and built by JDS Development Group, reaching a final height of over…
Design proposal submitted by Adjaye Associates for the tallest skyscraper at Hudson Yards,Adjaye Associates designed a giant skyscraper, featuring five tiered and cantilevered volumes that grow larger outward.Dubbed the “Confirmation Tower,” the 498-meter (1,663-foot) skyscraper has been submitted for construction…
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