The paucity of land for developing new architecture is the main reason for vertical expansion. This has led to the most dramatic skylines of cities around the world and the competition increases its pace with new architectural designs being planned in every major city. The race is on, and new structures come up with record-breaking heights. From the US to Asia and the Middle East all are a part of this race. We take a look at the future top 13 tallest buildings (As per records in CTBUH) that will design the skylines around the world.
Jeddah Tower
Official Name: Jeddah Tower
Other Name: Kingdom Tower
Status: Under Construction (On hold)
Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Jeddah
Building Function: Residential/ Serviced Apartment
Structural Material: Concrete
Architect: Adrian Smith+Gordon Gill Architecture
Height: 1000+ m
1st top tallest building in the future.
The tallest building under construction, Jeddah Tower will be the first man-made structure to reach one kilometer in height. The towers unique shape is inspired by the folded fronds of a sprouting desert plant. Offering the highest man-made viewing platform, the Jeddah Tower comprises a luxury hotel, serviced apartment condominiums, and Office space.
Burj Khalifa
Official Name: Burj Khalifa
Other Name: Burj Dubai
Status: Completed
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Building Function: Residential/ Office/ Hotel
Structural Material:/SteelConcrete
Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
Height: 828 m
2nd top tallest building in the future.
The Burj Khalifa is the current tallest building in the world. It redefined the design and engineering of supertall buildings. The design is derived from the regional Islamic architecture, inspired by a regional desert flower, Hymenocallis or Spider Lily. It is the centerpiece of a large scale, mixed-use development.
Merdeka 118
Official Name: Merdeka PNB 118
Other Name: Heritage of Independence, KL118, Menara Warisan Merdeka, PNB HQ
Status: Under Construction
Country: Malaysia
City: Kuala Lumpur
Building Function: Serviced Apartment / Hotel / Office
Architect: Fender Katsalidis Architects; RSP Architects Planners & Engineers; G.A. Brand Design
Height: 644 m
3rd top tallest building in the future.
Initially known as KL118 (Kuala Lumpur 118), Merdeka 118 is currently under construction and will be the tallest building in Malaysia. The towers off-center spire is inspired by the raised right hand of Tunku Abdul Rahman (regarded as the founding father of Malaysia) seen during the Merdeka Proclamation, representing the nation's independence.
Shanghai Tower
Official Name: Shanghai Tower
Other Name: Shanghai Center
Status: Completed
Country: China
City: Shanghai
Building Function: Hotel / Office
Architect: Gensler
Height: 632 m / 2,073 ft
4th top tallest building in the future.
Currently, Shanghai Tower is the tallest building in China and the second tallest building in the world. This is a mixed-use tower offering a sustainable way of living in a vertical city. It is one of the most sustainably advanced towers in the world.
Makkah Royal Clock Tower
Official Name: Makkah Royal Clock Tower
Other Name: King Abdul Aziz Endowment Tower, Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel
Status: Completed
Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Mecca
Building Function: other / hotel
Architect: Dar al-Handasah Shair & Partners; SL Rasch
Height: 601 m / 1,972 ft
5th top tallest building in the future.
Standing in the center of Abraj Al-Bait, a high rise complex and surrounded by 6 smaller high rises of varying height is the Makkah Royal Clock Tower. Mounted near the top of the tower the four massive clock faces hold the record of being the highest and largest clocks in the world. The Royal clock tower adds a touch of modernization to the historic center of Mecca.
Ping An Finance Center
Official Name: Ping An Finance Center
Other Name: PAFC, Ping An International Finance Center Tower 1
Status: Completed
Country: China
City: Shenzhen
Building Function: Office
Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
Height to the tip: 599.1 m / 1,965 ft
6th top tallest building in the future.
Ping An Finance Center is a very dense, very tall, and hyper-connected skyscraper. The main feature of this tower is the stainless steel facade which will be the largest in the world. The tower is located in the center of the city easing the connectivity.
Goldin Finance 117
Official Name: Goldin Finance 117
Other Name: Walking Stick
Status: On Hold
Country: China
City: Tianjin
Building Function: hotel / office
Architect: P & T Group
Height to the tip: 596.6 m / 1,957 ft
7th top tallest building in the future.
The design of the Goldin Finance 117 tower resembles a walking stick. Crowned by a diamond-shaped atrium, this long slender tower comprises high-end residential, polo field, entertainment venues, retail outlets, training facilities, and green areas.
Lotte World Tower
Official Name: Lotte World Tower
Other Name: Lotte Jamsil Super Tower, Lotte World Premium Tower
Status: Completed
Country: South Korea
City: Seoul
Building Function: hotel / residential / office / retail
Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
Height to the tip: 555.7 m / 1,823 ft
8th top tallest building in the future.
The Lotte world tower is designed as a combination of Modern aesthetics with forms influenced by Korean porcelain, ceramics, and calligraphy. The design of the different interior spaces of the Lotte World Tower is inspired by the traditional Korean art forms.
One World Trade Center
Official Name: One World Trade Center
Other Names:World Trade Center
Status: Completed
Country: United States
City: New York City
Building Function: office
Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
Height to the tip: 546.2 m / 1,792 ft
9th top tallest building in the future.
One World Trade Center is established as a new civic icon of the country, it serves as a symbol of the revitalization of downtown Manhattan and reasserts its preeminence as a business center.
Guangzhou CTF Finance Center
Official Name: Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre
Other Names: The CTF Guangzhou, Chow Tai Fook Centre, East Tower
Status: Completed
Country: China
City: Guangzhou
Building Function: hotel / residential / office
Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
Height to the tip: 530 m / 1,739 ft
10th top tallest building in the future.
The design of the Guangzhou CTF finance center is determined by its multiple uses. The form of the tower is sculpted at four transition points, office to residential- to hotel- to crown and to the sky. Because of the sculpted setbacks, the tower looks different from every angle.
Tianjin CTF Finance Center
Official Name: Tianjin CTF Finance Centre
Other Names: Tianjin Chow Tai Fook Binhai Center
Status: Completed
Country: China
City: Tianjin
Building Function: hotel / serviced apartments / office
Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
Height to the tip: 530.4 m / 1,740 ft
11th top tallest building in the future.
This tower is located in the outer district of Tianjin, China. One of the main features is the softly concealing glass skin that incorporates eight sloping mega columns that connect the corners and centers of all four elevations.
Citic Tower
Official Name: CITIC Tower
Other Names: China Zun, Zhongguo Zun
Status: Completed
Country: China
City: Beijing
Building Function: Office
Architect: TFP Farells, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
Height to the tip: 527.7 m / 1,731 ft
12th top tallest building in the future.
The design of the CITIC tower resembles "zun", a Chinese ceremonial vessel. The design of the tower is developed on the concept of creating a dramatic form by gradually bending the transforming shells.
Taipei 101
Official Name: Taipei 101
Status: Completed
Country: China
City: Taipei
Building Function: Office
Architect: C.Y. Lee & Partners Architects/Planners
Height to the tip: 508 m / 1,667 ft
13th top tallest building in the future.
Eliciting the form of a Chinese pagoda the design of Taipei 101 flares outwards rising from its base in a series of 8 story modules.
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