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	Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Posted April 2021 Located at the heart of Shanghai’s Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, Shanghai Tower is one of the most sustainably advanced tall buildings in the world.

	Lakhta Center, St. Petersburg Posted March 2021 Lakhta Center, an 87-story office building, is currently the tallest building in Europe.

	Torre KOI, San Pedro Garza García Posted March 2021 Torre KOI, a 65-story mixed-use building, is currently the second tallest building in Mexico.

	Burj Royale, Dubai Posted February 2021 Burj Royale is a 58-story residential building under development in Downtown Dubai.

	One Vanderbilt, New York City Posted February 2021 One Vanderbilt is the second tallest building to complete in 2020 at 427 meters.

	Central Park Tower, New York City Posted January 2021 Central Park Tower is the tallest building to complete in 2020 at 472 meters.

	Wuhan Greenland Center, Wuhan Posted January 2021 Rising from its site on the Yangtze River waterfront in Wuhan, the 476-meter supertall uses a triangular floor plan that narrows along its height to provide extra stability against wind

	Langham Place, New York City Posted February 2020 Langham Place is a luxury hotel located between Bryant Park and the Empire State Building which embodies the dynamic spirit of New York City.

	The Troika, Kuala Lumpur Posted January 2020 The three tower complex is located on the edge of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre and features apartments, offices, shops, and restaurants.

	Amorepacific Headquarters, Seoul Posted August 2019 Best Tall Building winner in the 100-199 Meters category at the 2019 Tall + Urban Innovation Conference, Amorepacific Headquarters' atrium connects this tower to its urban context.

	277 Fifth Avenue, New York City Posted July 2019 277 Fifth Avenue's transparency, glass, and expansive views are the defining characteristics of the building, which is cantilevered over an existing five-story brownstone.

	Hanking Center Tower, Shenzhen Posted June 2019 Hanking Center Tower's pioneering offset core creates a dramatic, slender profile; the tower is the tallest offset-core building in the world.

	Salesforce Tower, San Francisco Posted May 2019 Winning the 2019 CTBUH Best Tall Building Worldwide Award, this tapering building minimizes shadows and uses many techniques to improve environmental sustainability.

	Beirut Terraces, Beirut Posted April 2019 Beirut Terraces is a unique 25-floor, 110-meter waterfront residential tower, located in Beirut’s Central District, the most desirable residential area in Lebanon.

	Comcast Technology Center, Philadelphia Posted March 2019 The tower features 13, three-story skygardens that bring vegetation through the height of the tower, as well as a sky bar, 269 meters above ground.

	Chaoyang Park Plaza, Beijing Posted February 2019 Chaoyang Park Plaza’s single-curved, cold-bent, dark, reflective glass imitates Shan shui landscape painting by resembling a mountain naturally rising above the ground.

	The Silo, Copenhagen Posted January 2019 Once a grain-storage silo in Copenhagen's industrial Nordhavn district, this building has found new life through an innovative project transforming it into a modern apartment complex.

	Tribunal de Paris, Paris Posted December 2018 Completed in 2017, Tribunal de Paris consists of a plinth five-to-eight-stories high, on top of which stands a tower of three superimposed parallelepipeds, creating a stepping profile.

	The EY Centre, Sydney Posted November 2018 The EY Centre’s striking timber and glass closed-cavity-façade, and its innovative smart-building technology, distinguish this 38-story office building in the Sydney skyline.

	Barangaroo South/International Towers, Sydney Posted October 2018 International Towers transformed a contaminated former wharf into a new district of Sydney, reconnecting it to the harbor and giving people back a crucial part of the city.

	56 Leonard, New York City Posted September 2018 56 Leonard's irregularly projecting floors, as well as the irregular spacing and location of the balconies throughout its 57 stories have nicknamed the building the "Jenga".

	150 North Riverside, Chicago Posted August 2018 Utilizing a unique core-supported structure with a very small footprint at grade, the design resolves considerable site challenges and provides a 54-story Class A office tower.

	American Copper Buildings, New York City Posted July 2018 The American Copper Buildings present two bold and dynamic residential towers in New York City that are clad in copper, a living material that will patina gracefully over time.

	Allianz Tower, Istanbul Posted June 2018 The Allianz Tower is Turkey’s first LEED Platinum tower and the project brings together a sculptural massing rooted in place and a solar-responsive skin alluding to Islamic tradition.

	The Tower at PNC Plaza, Pittsburgh Posted May 2018 The Tower at PNC Plaza incorporates both highly technical green systems and channels for meaningful social interactions through a vertical column of two-story atriums.

	Toranomon Hills, Tokyo Posted April 2018 Toranomon Hills plays a significant urban role through the incorporation of vertically layered public spaces and investments into infrastructure improvements.

	SkyVille @ Dawson , Singapore Posted March 2018 SkyVille @ Dawson is a public housing project that provides 960 family homes while including a high level of amenities that foster communal living in a sustainable atmosphere.

	Beijing Greenland Dawangjing Tower, Beijing Posted February 2018 The Beijing Greenland Dawangjing Tower’s distinct trapezoidal facade was developed to take advantage of the building’s site positioning and as a means to catch and refract sunlight.

	Grattacielo Intesa Sanpaolo, Turin Posted January 2018 The Grattacielo Intesa Sanpaolo building incorporates large environmentally friendly and socially conscious spaces as part of a design objective to experiment with communal urban forms.

	Marina 101, Dubai Posted December 2017 With architectural elements reminiscent of art-deco design, Marina 101 stands out in a city full of supertall structures.

	Hearst Tower, New York City Posted November 2017 The Hearst Headquarters became the first New York City commercial office building to achieve Gold LEED Certification from the US Green Building Council.

	432 Park Avenue, New York City Posted October 2017 432 Park Avenue represents a new generation of superslim skyscrapers and is defined by its simplicity and large glass windows set in a regular grid of exposed concrete members.

	Jiangxi Nanchang Greenland Central Plaza, Nanchang Posted September 2017 The Jiangxi Nanchang Greenland Central Plaza includes two identical towers clad in a sleek glass curtain wall whose shapes morph from base to top.

	Sky Habitat, Singapore Posted August 2017 Sky Habitat explores the balance of high-density living with humanistic concepts of community, landscape, gardens, and daylight by utilizing a three-dimensional matrix of homes.

	ECB - European Central Bank, Frankfurt am Main Posted July 2017 European Central Bank's two towers are connected by a full-height atrium, referred to as the "vertical city."

	Iris Bay, Dubai Posted June 2017 Iris Bay integrates environmental mandates into an architecturally expressive structure that challenges traditional high-rise forms.

	South Beach, Singapore Posted May 2017 The South Beach development includes two inclined towers defined by an environmental screen surging from the lower canopy to mitigate harsh sun in the sky gardens and balconies.

	Ping An Finance Center, Shenzhen Posted April 2017 Ping An Finance Center is located in the city’s Futian District and represents a new generation of the prototypical Asian skyscraper: very tall, very dense, and hyper-connected.

	The Cube, Beirut Posted March 2017 The Cube consists a series of stacked, displaced, and rotated boxes supported by perforated concrete girder walls that have a strong interior and exterior impact.

	Torre Reforma, Mexico City Posted February 2017 The Torre Reforma is Mexico's tallest building and features a versatile, column-free interior that incorporates natural energy-reducing elements and a structurally expressive exterior.

	The White Walls, Nicosia Posted January 2017 The White Walls has transformed the urban silhouette of Nicosia, drawing upon its context to deliver a tower that is unmistakably Mediterranean, yet globally influential.

	VIA 57 WEST, New York City Posted December 2016 West57 is a hybrid between the European perimeter block and a traditional Manhattan high-rise development that includes over 24,000 sq. ft. of landscaped outdoor space.

	Shinsegae International, Seoul Posted November 2016 Shinsegae International tactfully merges formal restraint reminiscent of High Modernism with symbolic gestures that align the tower with its function.

	Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre, Guangzhou Posted October 2016 Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre is a mixed-use tower located adjacent to a large central park and a subterranean retail concourse with transportation interchanges.

	SOCAR Tower, Baku Posted September 2016 SOCAR Tower has a free formed shape to follow the basic design concept but uses segmented elements based on the local infrastructure and constructability.

	SkyTerrace @ Dawson, Singapore Posted August 2016 Skyterrace @ Dawson facilitates a well-designed array of successful housing typologies, including affordable and senior housing, amalgamated into a single cohesive form.

	Bund SOHO, Shanghai Posted July 2016 Bund SOHO resolves a difficult site, historic surroundings, the requirements of the modern office building, and a high-profile waterfront location with a reserved distinction.

	Jing An Kerry Centre, Shanghai Posted June 2016 Jing An Kerry Centre draws upon the socioeconomic wellspring of public transit to activate an iconic mixed-use mega-project in Shanghai.

	Phoenix, Melbourne Posted May 2016 The slender Phoenix building creates a juxtaposition beside nearby wider and bulkier buildings, setting it apart as a singular shape against Melbourne’s skyline.

	Chifley Tower, Sydney Posted April 2016 Originally completed in 1992, Chifley Tower underwent an overhaul of its key building systems and services to deliver vastly improved performance, energy efficiency, and reliability.

	Tour Carpe Diem, Courbevoie Posted March 2016 The Tour Carpe Diem contains a variety of sustainable building designs, including solar water heating, geothermal wells, and occupancy sensors.

	Swanston Square Apartment Tower, Melbourne Posted February 2016 The Swanston Square Apartment Tower’s façade features the face of Aboriginal artist and civil rights leader Elder William Barak.

	Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid, Abu Dhabi Posted February 2016 Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi at the site of the old Central Market, a traditional crossroads and meeting point in the city.

	B.S.R. Towers, Tel Aviv Posted January 2016 B.S.R Towers are part of Zameret Parksmall, a neighborhood consisting of several recently developed residential high-rises.

	Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing Posted January 2016 Although non-traditional in appearance, the Sunrise Kempinski Hotel draws inspiration from a number of traditional Chinese concepts.

	CapitaGreen, Singapore Posted December 2015 With features such as a sky forest and a double-skin façade, CapitaGreen was designed to reduce energy consumption and channel fresh air from its rooftop to cool lower levels.

	Malmö Live, Malmö Posted November 2015 Malmö Live is a dynamic multi-use development that occupies an entire city block, situated on Universitetsholmen in Malmö’s city center.

	Baccarat Hotel & Residences, New York City Posted October 2015 Baccarat Hotel & Residences form and craftsmanship is inspired by the eponymous luxury crystal brand that owns the building.

	Al Hilal Bank Tower, Abu Dhabi Posted September 2015 The Al Hilal Bank Tower, located on Abu Dhabi’s Al Maryah Island, is a flagship commercial development for the Al Hilal banking network.

	NEO Bankside, London Posted August 2015 Its four hexagonal pavilions have been arranged to provide residents with generous accommodation, stunning views and maximum daylight.

	Siamese Ratchakru, Bangkok Posted August 2015 Siamese Ratchakru is a stylish, residential complex comprising two towers rising from an abandoned development site in the blossoming Phaya Thai district of Bangkok.

	Post Tower, Bonn Posted July 2015 Post Tower is a forward-looking high-rise for the 21st century: formally, technically, and ecologically advanced, and offering a high-quality work environment.

	Jockey Club Innovation Tower, Hong Kong Posted July 2015 The Jockey Club Innovation Tower is a new school of design building for the Hong Kong Polytechnic University which offers a creative and multidisciplinary environment.

	Evolution Tower, Moscow Posted June 2015 The Evolution Tower is an unusual addition to Moscow’s fast-growing International Business Center on the Presnenskaya Embankment of the Moscow River.

	FKI Tower, Seoul Posted June 2015 FKI Tower features an innovative exterior wall, designed specifically for the project. The unique skin reduces internal heating and cooling loads and collects energy.

	Bosco Verticale, Milan Posted May 2015 The Bosco Verticale "vertical forest" takes the definition of "green skyscraper" to a new level, deploying more than 13,000 plants across 90+ species, including full-sized trees.

	De Rotterdam, Rotterdam Posted April 2015 The building consists of three interconnected towers with the highest point reaching 149m.

	The Point, Guayaquil Posted March 2015 Upon completion The Point became the tallest building in Ecuador taking the opportunity presented by its prominent location to experiment with the traditional skyscraper form.

	Cayan Tower, Dubai Posted March 2015 Standing at over 300 meters, Cayan Tower stood as the world's tallest high rise building with a twist of 90 degrees when it was completed in 2013.

	Abeno Harukas, Osaka Posted February 2015 The 300 meter skyscraper features open spaces that let in natural light and air, and rooftop green space.

	The Interlace, Singapore Posted February 2015 Designed for integration through the scissoring and overlapping forms, the Interlace creates the best of horizontal and vertical living.

	DC Towers, Vienna Posted January 2015 The first of the two towers in this waterside complex was completed in 2014 as the tallest building in Austria at 220 meters tall.

	One Central Park, Sydney Posted January 2015 A 116 meter residential tower that features "vertical gardens" along its outer facade, and a cantilevered section including a heliostat to provide light to the parkland below.

	Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort, Huzhou Posted December 2014 Located next to Nan Tai Lake in Huzhou, a city situated west of Shanghai and north of Hangzhou, the hotel provides views to Suzhou and Wuxi across the lake.

	Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building, Portland Posted December 2014 The renovation of this existing 1970s office tower was completed in 2013 and greatly reduced its energy usage.

	UN Secretariat Building, New York City Posted November 2014 The UN Secretariat symbolizes Modern architecture but required a renovation to bring technology and space into the current era.

	China Zun, Beijing Posted October 2014 Located in Beijing's Central Business District, the project team aim to use the latest in sustainable technology, materials and engineering concepts.

	51 Lime Street, London Posted September 2014 51 Lime Street establishes a great dialogue with the existing fabric of historic masonry buildings and more modern glass buildings.

	Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower, Tokyo Posted August 2014 Turning the traditional configuration for school design literally on its side by projecting it vertically, the Cocoon tower presents an incredible case-study for creating a university.

	Burj Khalifa, Dubai Posted August 2014 Undoubtedly one of the wonders of the modern world, Burj Khalifa is graceful and elegant as it reaches upward with seeming ease.

	Court of Justice of the European Communities, Luxembourg Posted July 2014 A simple and powerful form, this is Perrault doing what he does best; rejecting the experiment with flamboyant form and instead injecting creative thought into materiality and detail.

	Pearl River Tower, Guangzhou Posted July 2014 The building’s siting and its evocative curving shape are performance driven, and represent an example of a 21st century tower that responds responsibly to local climactic conditions.

	Mode Gakuen Spiral Towers, Nagoya Posted June 2014 The Spiral Towers stands in marked contrast to hypothetical-only designs; a real, incredibly-spiraling form standing vibrant on the Nagoya skyline.

	Tour Total, Berlin Posted June 2014 Tour Total establishes a strong anchor for a new urban district in the heart of Berlin. It achieves a remarkable balance between economics and sustainable performance.

	30 St Mary Axe, London Posted May 2014 Rarely does a single building have such a profound impact on the history of the high-rise as 30 St Mary Axe – The Gherkin.

	New Babylon, The Hague Posted May 2014 This project takes the extraordinary step of converting a high-concept but dated design into something wholly different, more ambitious but more contextually appropriate creation.

	6 Remez Tower, Tel Aviv Posted April 2014 As Tel Aviv urbanizes and rapidly grows its skyline, it is refreshing to see a building that gives over so much of its site to public space.

	PARKROYAL on Pickering, Singapore Posted April 2014 In PARKROYAL on Pickering the green strategies work together in a way that is both operationally sound and aesthetically captivating.

	BG Group Place, Houston Posted March 2014 Located in central Houston, adjacent to the new metro system, BG Group Place yields a host of green features while providing a breath of fresh air to the Houston skyline.

	ADAC Headquarters, Munich Posted March 2014 ADAC is instantly recognizable for the playful color pattern of its curtain walls, but from a structural and environmental standpoint, this is a building that means serious business.

	Sliced Porosity Block, Chengdu Posted March 2014 The buildings of Sliced Porosity Block, with their carefully shaped exteriors, bring the environmental needs of today into the cultural framework of local history.

	Tree House Residence Hall, Boston Posted February 2014 Created on a limited public-university budget and an aggressive schedule, the Tree House represents a well-considered solution that announces itself as a foundry of inspiration.

	Sowwah Square, Abu Dhabi Posted February 2014 Sowwah Square stands out as consciously sustainable and warmly inviting, yet a formally disciplined project in a region where achieving such aims have historically proven difficult.

	The Shard, London Posted January 2014 The developers of The Shard showed remarkable tenacity in bringing it to fruition.

	C&D International Tower, Xiamen Posted December 2013 The C&D International Tower anchors a comprehensive project, with great potential to form the new Central Business District for Xiamen.

	Gate Towers, Abu Dhabi Posted December 2013 The Gate Towers allude to a future in which tall buildings appear at such density that many of the amenities of urban habitat on the ground can and should be replicated at height.

	Tornado Tower, Doha Posted November 2013 The use of the diagrid as an appropriate structural system for high rise buildings seems to be gathering pace around the world, and Tornado demonstrates its advantages perfectly.

	The Bow, Calgary Posted November 2013 The Bow is both stunning as a form and functions well from an environmental and urban standpoint, especially in the context of a harsh northern climate.

	Hegau Tower, Singen Posted October 2013 The simplicity of form and elegance of this all glass prism are pristinely executed. What sets this tower apart however, are the automatic sunshades on the south west façade.

	Devon Energy Center, Oklahoma City Posted October 2013 This building is remarkable, not only for its inherent design excellence, but for the seeming unlikelihood of its location.

	Zifeng Tower, Nanjing Posted September 2013 The triangulated, serrated façade treatment is interesting, adding depth and texture to the imposing form while allowing natural ventilation throughout.

	Ark Hills Sengokuyama Mori Tower, Tokyo Posted September 2013 As tall buildings become more necessary in dense, earthquake-prone regions, the integration of controls within the building to prevent damage and collapse will become a high priority.

	Trump International Hotel & Tower, Chicago Posted August 2013 Urbanistically and architecturally, Trump Tower represents a high standard of contextual design—fitting very well into the city.

	Al Hamra Tower, Kuwait City Posted August 2013 The art of high-rise building design embraces, at least in part, how the observer reads the rise of the form from the earth to the sky.

	Linked Hybrid, Beijing Posted July 2013 Working well above the plane of purely sculptural architecture, the project embodies, on an urbanistic scale, where the future of tall buildings and urban cities is heading.

	The Leadenhall Building, London Posted July 2013 The Leadenhall Building leans back to make way for views to St. Paul’s Cathedral and other historic sites in a crowded section of the City of London.

	Jameson House, Vancouver Posted June 2013 The Jameson House continues a pattern of high density mixed-use living and working environments now prevalent in Vancouver.

	Broadgate Tower, London Posted June 2013 The dramatic and highly visible structural system employed on Broadgate Tower is an innovative solution to the challenge of spanning the pre-existing railways that run under the site.

	KK100, Shenzhen Posted May 2013 As part of the larger KK100 development, the new curved tower is a powerful addition to the Shenzhen skyline.

	Complesso Garibaldi - Tower B, Milan Posted May 2013 The project represents a fresh interpretation of an aging building. To view the before and after, it is hard to believe it is the same building.

	Jeddah Tower, Jeddah Posted April 2013 Jeddah Tower reaches new heights as the first building to surpass the 1,000 meter mark while standing as an icon for the country of Saudi Arabia.

	1 Bligh Street, Sydney Posted March 2013 While not the tallest building on Sydney’s skyline, 1 Bligh Street stands out for its many sustainability features, including a double-skin curtain wall.

	Victoria Tower, Stockholm Posted February 2013 Among the tallest towers in Scandinavia, Victoria Tower is a strong iconic form. Placing the larger floor plates on top of the smaller hotel floor plates creates a dramatic cantilever.

	Absolute Towers, Mississauga Posted February 2013 The Absolute World Towers are the result of a public-private partnership and an international design competition, which chose a new Chinese firm doing its first work in North America.

	Solaris, Singapore Posted January 2013 Though it is not particularly tall, the building is commended for its contributions to the exploration of the urban habitat.

	Al Bahar Towers, Abu Dhabi Posted January 2013 In looking to innovate high-rise design, nature and culture are the most resilient sources of inspiration.

	Villaggio II, Accra Posted December 2012 As the first finalist in the CTBUH Annual Awards program from the African continent, the Villaggio II tower represents an exciting new chapter in the development of Accra and Africa.

	Palazzo Lombardia, Milan Posted December 2012 The Palazzo Lombardia is a confident and controlled execution of what is actually an exuberant plan, and it does so while quietly integrating sustainable strategies.

	Reflections at Keppel Bay, Singapore Posted November 2012 In providing the necessary differentiated typologies and units for the residential development at Keppel Bay, the Reflections towers create a dynamic interaction with their environment.

	Doha Tower, Doha Posted November 2012 Doha Tower stands out for its deft and subtle sensitivity to culture, context, and climate. The strength of the proposal is in its unapologetic connection to culture and place.

	Nextower, Frankfurt am Main Posted October 2012 The striking interrelationship of the tilted façades forms the central theme of the design of this office tower and its smaller neighboring hotel.

	Greenland's Suzhou Center, Suzhou Posted October 2012 The Suzhou Center incorporates passive ventilation techniques in the the design to create a unique interior "lung" that appears as a large opening.

	Eight Spruce Street, New York City Posted September 2012 A beautiful building, elegantly fitting into its Manhattan context, “New York by Gehry” at Eight Spruce Street uses the very latest in computer-enabled construction.

	The Index, Dubai Posted September 2012 The Index is a model for developing sustainable built environments in the Middle East region, as well as other similar climatic environments elsewhere in the world.

	Blue Cross-Blue Shield Tower, Chicago Posted August 2012 The design concept defined an initial building to serve a company’s immediate needs and planned for vertical expansion in the future.

	Guangzhou IFC, Guangzhou Posted August 2012 Guangzhou IFC is a landmark tower which defines the emerging international strength of China’s third city and serves as a landmark for Guangzhou Zhujiang New Town’s main axis.

	The Red Apple, Rotterdam Posted July 2012 The Red Apple is a residential complex with shops, cafés, restaurants and business spaces that towers skyward at the head of Rotterdam’s Wijnhaven Island (“Wine Harbor” Island).

	Capital Gate Tower, Abu Dhabi Posted July 2012 Throughout history, a strong link has existed between iconic architecture and exhibitions. One of the best known examples is Paris’ Eiffel Tower, Capital Gate is Abu Dhabi's icon.

	Eleven Times Square, New York City Posted June 2012 Eleven Times Square attempts to make a more sustainable model for an urban building.

	CCTV Headquarters, Beijing Posted June 2012 The recently completed new headquarters of China Central Television contains the entire television-making process within a single building.

	Sapphire Tower, Istanbul Posted May 2012 Sapphire Tower brings a fantastic residential building into a downtown business core with sky gardens and "indoor-outdoor" terraces housed within the two skins of the tower.

	Aldar Headquarters, Abu Dhabi Posted May 2012 A perfect circle at the water's edge, Aldar's new headquarters is the centrepiece of Al Raha Beach, an exclusive new city on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi.

	100 11th Ave, New York City Posted April 2012 A crystalline architectural beacon along the shore of the Hudson River, 100 11th Avenue utilizes a multi-pane panelized façade system to impart its signature shimmer on Manhattan.

	Heron Tower, London Posted April 2012 Heron Tower provides highly flexible work-spaces which support diverse tenant needs through a series of ten multi-story “villages”—with a full-height atrium at the heart of each.

	Fukoku Tower, Osaka Posted March 2012 This tower has a very constructive interaction with the ground plane. This starts with the generous extension of the pedestrian way as the sidewalks extend within the property.

	HL23, New York City Posted March 2012 The building addresses the adjacent High Line in a very successful way, rising from its ultra-compact site to create a very positive relationship with the elevated linear park.

	Net Center, Padova Posted February 2012 Net Center serves as a perfect foil for the ambient architectural context, and creates a new point of reference for this part of the city.

	The Hansar, Bangkok Posted February 2012 In the tall building world of so many often-ridiculous gestures, The Hansar has a fantastic balance and poise embodying principles of sustainable and tropical living.

	Rolex Tower, Dubai Posted January 2012 The tower sits amidst the exuberance that is the tall building development of Dubai’s main thoroughfare. The building comes as a breath of fresh air among the crowd of towers.

	Riviera TwinStar Square, Shanghai Posted January 2012 This building has a fantastic balance and poise. The towers stand out for the new spatial dimension they give to the “emptiness” that lies between them.

	Aqua Tower, Chicago Posted December 2011 The signature cantilevered balconies are breathtaking and exemplary of where concrete technology can take tall building design today.

	KfW Westarkade, Frankfurt am Main Posted December 2011 Already being touted as one of the most energy-efficient office buildings in the world, KfW Westarkade stands out as a shining example of an environmentally-responsible project.

	Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Posted November 2011 As the third tower in the trio of supertall buildings at the heart of Shanghai’s new Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, Shanghai Tower embodies a new prototype for tall buildings.

	Manitoba Hydro Place, Winnipeg Posted November 2011 Designed to be site specific, this building could not be transplanted to another city in the form we see here; making it the perfect response to the homogenization of skylines.

	Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Posted October 2011 The Shanghai World Financial Center has become an icon of Shanghai and China, with its clear and elegant form and revolutionary structural design.

	Haeundae I'Park, Busan Posted October 2011 The Haeundae I’Park is a high-density mixed-use development which includes three high-rise residential towers on the coast of Busan.

	One World Trade Center, New York City Posted September 2011 Part of the ambitious World Trade Center redevelopment, the symbolic 1,776-foot One World Trade Center rises on the northwest corner of the Lower Manhattan site.

	Strata, London Posted September 2011 From the outset, sustainability has been key to the building's evolution. This holistic approach to sustainable high-rise design will prove to be very useful for the future of tall.

	iSQUARE, Hong Kong Posted August 2011 iSQUARE, a 28-story tall retail mall, achieves height with grace and transparency.

	One Madison Park, New York City Posted August 2011 One Madison Park is situated in a unique location on the Manhattan grid. The strong yet simple form rises from a seemingly impossibly small New York City site.

	Westraven, Utrecht Posted July 2011 The radical renovation of the existing 85-meter tall construction along with the new extension of the Westraven Office Complex exemplifies the potential of sustainable practice.

	The Pinnacle @ Duxton, Singapore Posted July 2011 The Pinnacle @ Duxton is a large, dense development, but great effort was made towards the sustainable quality of life and sense of place.

	Boutique Monaco, Seoul Posted June 2011 Boutique Monaco pushes beyond the extruded glass box, creating a dynamic and varied massing with its 15 voids distributed throughout its overall “U”-shaped form.

	The Bank of America Tower, New York City Posted June 2011 The Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park produces a high level of sustainability within the commercial market place, creating a strong identity for itself.

	Northeast Asia Trade Tower, Incheon Posted May 2011 The Northeast Asia Trade Tower was recognized as a finalist in the 2010 CTBUH Awards where the jury praised its tapering form as being well suited for its mixed-use program.

	Capital City Towers, Moscow Posted May 2011 After more than a decade in the planning, a new mixed-use business district rising 4 kilometers west of the Kremlin, is a symbol of Russia’s ascent in the global economic playing field.

	Veer Towers, Las Vegas Posted April 2011 Veer Towers takes on the challenge of building a sustainable, all glass tower in the desert environment of Las Vegas through its exquisitely detailed facades.

	Broadcasting Place, Leeds Posted April 2011 Broadcasting Place is a mixed-use development close to the Leeds city center, it provides new office and teaching spaces together with 240 student residences.

	Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Posted March 2011 The 929,000-square meter Marina Bay Sands is conceived as not just a mere building project, but as a city microcosm rooted in Singapore’s culture, climate, and contemporary life.

	The John Hancock Center, Chicago Posted March 2011 Over forty years after its completion, the John Hancock Center has established itself as one of the world’s most recognized skyscrapers and an iconic example.

	The Met, Bangkok Posted February 2011 The Met creates enjoyable tropical living conditions at extremely high densities. Located between two train stations, the development permits a higher use of existing infrastructure.

	The New York Times Building, New York City Posted February 2011 The New York Times Building is a 1.5-million-SF, 52-story building on Eighth Avenue in Manhattan, anchoring the west side of the redevelopment of Times Square.

	O-14, Dubai Posted January 2011 O-14 is a 24-story commercial tower characterized by 1,326 openings, randomly located and varying in size, throughout the whole exterior shell.

	International Commerce Centre, Hong Kong Posted January 2011 Soaring 484 meters (1,588 feet) above Victoria Harbor, the International Commerce Centre (ICC) is the essence of Hong Kong in one destination.