Opened in April 2017, the Lotte World Tower is Seoul’s first supertall skyscraper, and is currently the fifth tallest building in the world. Height: 555 meters (1819 feet) Architect:Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
The Tower, Dubai
A new mega-tall skyscraper aims to be the tallest in the world, upon completion in 2020. “The Tower” will be built on the Dubai Creek Harbor, a massive new tourism development. Height: 928m (3,044ft) Architect: Santiago Calatrava
Jeddah Tower, Saudi Arabia
A threat to The Tower’s tallest tower ambitions is the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia. This tower is currently under construction and due to top out at 1km at a cost of $1.23 billion. Height: 3,280ft Architect: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
Burj Khalifa, Dubai
Currently world’s tallest building, since it was completed in 2010, is the Burj Khalifa. It stands a massive 198 meters (650 feet) above its nearest competitor. Height: 828m (2717ft) Floors: 163 Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
One Vanderbilt Avenue Tower, New York City
A new tall tower has broken ground in New York City. Named the One Vanderbilt Avenue tower, the building is designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox architects, and construction officially started today. Height: 427m (1,401ft) Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox
Next Tokyo 2045 Proposal
In February, a proposal for a mile-high tower in Tokyo was revealed. Height: 1,600m (5,250ft) Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates and Leslie E Robertson Associates
Future City Concept: Next Tokyo 2045
The 1,600 meter tower is part of a future city concept named “Next Tokyo 2045,” which envisions a floating mega-city in Tokyo Bay. Height: 1,600m (5,250ft) Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates and Leslie E Robertson Associates
One World Trade Center
Known as the “Freedom Tower,” One World Trade Center stands on part of the site previously occupied by the Twin Towers. It’s the highest building in the western hemisphere, costing $3.9 billion according to Forbes. Height: 541.3m (1776 ft) Floors: 94 Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Taipei 101
The first skyscraper to break the half-kilometer mark, the world’s tallest building between March 2004 and March 2010 is also one of the greenest — certified LEED platinum in 2011. Designed to withstand the elements, including typhoons, earthquakes and 216 km/h winds, Taipei 101 utilizes a 660-tonne mass damper ball suspended from the 92nd floor, which sways to offset the movement of the building. Height: 508m (1667ft) Floors: 101 Architect: C.Y. Lee & Partners
