The Burj Khalifa, standing at an astounding 828 meters (2,717 feet) tall, holds the title of the tallest skyscraper in the world. This architectural marvel, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, boasts... Read more »
The Index of Skyscrapers 2018 is a report published annually by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). It ranks the world’s tallest skyscrapers based on their height. The index... Read more »
The BMW X7 is a luxury SUV produced by BMW since 2018. The “skyscraper grey” is a color option available for the X7, characterized by its dark and metallic finish, giving the... Read more »
The cost of constructing a skyscraper varies widely depending on several factors such as its height, location, design complexity, and materials used. Generally, the taller the building, the more it costs to... Read more »
The Gherkin, officially known as 30 St Mary Axe, is a commercial skyscraper in the City of London. The building was designed by Swiss architect Norman Foster and Arup engineers and was... Read more »
Lunch on a Skyscraper Canvas refers to a famous photograph taken on September 20, 1932, during the construction of the Rockefeller Center in New York City. The image depicts eleven ironworkers sitting... Read more »
A skyscraper is a very tall building, typically one that has over 40 stories. Skyscrapers are often used for commercial purposes, such as offices or apartments, but they can also be used... Read more »
When it was built in 1885, the Home Insurance Building at 100 William Street in lower Manhattan was widely regarded as the first skyscraper in New York City. Designed by architect William... Read more »
A house skyscraper, also known as a vertical house or a townhouse tower, is a type of high-rise residential building that combines the features of a single-family house with the height and... Read more »
Horizontal Skyscraper: Steven Holl’s Architectural Vision A horizontal skyscraper is an architectural design concept that challenges traditional building structures. Coined by architect Steven Holl, it envisions a building that extends horizontally rather... Read more »