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  • Jeddah Tower under construction in Saudi Arabia

    Photos reveal Jeddah Tower reaching 100th floor in Saudi Arabia

    US studio Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture has shared exclusive photos of construction progressing on Jeddah Tower, the world's next tallest building, which has reached its 100th floor. More about Photos reveal Jeddah Tower reaching 100th floor in Saudi Arabia

    Amy Peacock | 23 April 2026
  • Portrait photo of Jeddah Tower architect Gordon Gill

    "Of all the projects in Saudi Arabia, this was the one capable of meeting its deadline" says architect behind 1km-tall skyscraper

    Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower is on course to be the world's first kilometre-tall building. But, architect Gordon Gill tells Dezeen in this interview, a skyscraper double that height is already realistic. More about "Of all the projects in Saudi Arabia, this was the one capable of meeting its deadline" says architect behind 1km-tall skyscraper

    Amy Peacock | 23 April 2026
  • The Jeddah Tower by Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill Architecture

    Everything you need to know about the world's next tallest building

    Following the news that the construction of the Jeddah Tower has restarted in Saudi Arabia, we outline the key facts about the megatall skyscraper that is set to be the tallest building in the world. More about Everything you need to know about the world's next tallest building

    Lizzie Crook | 26 February 2025
  • Burj Khalifa illustration

    SOM's Burj Khalifa was the most significant building of 2010

    Next in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series we examine SOM's Burj Khalifa – the most significant building completed in 2010 and still the world's tallest skyscraper. More about SOM's Burj Khalifa was the most significant building of 2010

    Jane Englefield | 16 January 2025
  • Riyadh skyline

    Foster + Partners designing two-kilometre-high skyscraper in Saudi Arabia

    UK studio Foster + Partners is reportedly designing a two-kilometre-high skyscraper in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which if completed would be the world's tallest building. More about Foster + Partners designing two-kilometre-high skyscraper in Saudi Arabia

    Tom Ravenscroft | 4 March 2024
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    The world's second-tallest building features in latest Dezeen Weekly newsletter

    The latest edition of our Dezeen Weekly newsletter features the Merdeka 118 skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. More about The world's second-tallest building features in latest Dezeen Weekly newsletter

    Karen Anderson | 17 December 2021
  • Merdeka 118 under construction

    World's second-tallest skyscraper Merdeka 118 tops out in Malaysia

    The 678.9-metre-tall Merdeka 118 skyscraper designed by Australian studio Fender Katsalidis has topped out in Malaysia, becoming the world's second-tallest building. More about World's second-tallest skyscraper Merdeka 118 tops out in Malaysia

    Lizzie Crook | 13 December 2021
  • China's tallest building: Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

    Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill reveals design for China's tallest skyscraper

    Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill has unveiled its design for the Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center, a 700-metre tall glass tower in Shenzhen, China. More about Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill reveals design for China's tallest skyscraper

    Lizzie Crook | 14 January 2019
  • Shanghai Tower

    Seven megatall skyscrapers reaching new heights

    Following the release of the movie Skyscraper, which centres around a fictional megatall tower in Hong Kong, we've pulled together more examples of buildings that reach over 600 metres (1,969 feet) in height that are either completed, under construction or conceptual. More about Seven megatall skyscrapers reaching new heights

    Dan Howarth | 18 July 2018
  • Skyscraper movie designer

    "We were doomed for failure in the eyes of the architectural community" says Skyscraper movie designer

    The megatall tower in new action movie Skyscraper was never expected to be a hit with architects, admits production designer Jim Bissell, but he wanted the building to be a "hero" nonetheless. More about "We were doomed for failure in the eyes of the architectural community" says Skyscraper movie designer

    Dan Howarth | 16 July 2018
  • The Pearl from blockbuster movie Skyscraper

    Skyscraper movie director wanted "a tower based on real possibilities" says Adrian Smith

    This summer's blockbuster movie Skyscraper centres around a fictional megatall tower that is intended to be as realistic as possible, according to architect Adrian Smith, who was consulted during its development. More about Skyscraper movie director wanted "a tower based on real possibilities" says Adrian Smith

    Eleanor Gibson | 12 July 2018
  • Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Centre

    Work begins on world's second-tallest skyscraper in Shenzhen

    Construction is underway on the Shimao Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Centre, a 668-metre-high megatall skyscraper in Shenzhen, China. More about Work begins on world's second-tallest skyscraper in Shenzhen

    India Block | 16 May 2018
  • The Jeddah Tower by Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill Architecture

    Construction of world's tallest tower moves forward after delays

    Construction of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture's Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia, which is expected to become the world's tallest building, is back on track after delays. More about Construction of world's tallest tower moves forward after delays

    Tom Ravenscroft | 12 March 2018
  • The Mile observation tower by Carlo Ratti

    Carlo Ratti designs mile-high observation tower with a park on top

    Italian architect Carlo Ratti has unveiled plans to build a mile-high observation tower, envisioned as a vertical alternative to New York's Central Park. More about Carlo Ratti designs mile-high observation tower with a park on top

    Amy Frearson | 25 February 2016
  • Burj Khalifa by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

    "Conflict and financial turmoil" will stall megatall skyscrapers says Burj Khalifa architect

    Adrian Smith, one of the architects behind the world's present and future tallest buildings, has dismissed claims that we are entering the era of the "megatall" skyscraper (+ slideshow). More about "Conflict and financial turmoil" will stall megatall skyscrapers says Burj Khalifa architect

    Amy Frearson | 26 January 2016
  • The Jeddah Tower by Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill Architecture

    2016 heralds beginning of the "megatall" skyscraper era

    The number of skyscrapers over 600 metres high – known as "megatalls" – is set to more than double in the next few years, say experts. More about 2016 heralds beginning of the "megatall" skyscraper era

    Amy Frearson | 22 January 2016
  • Shanghai Tower by Gensler

    World's second-tallest building completed in Shanghai

    Architecture firm Gensler has completed its Shanghai Tower, which is now China's tallest building and the second-tallest building in the world. More about World's second-tallest building completed in Shanghai

    Amy Frearson | 11 January 2016
  • "Entering the era of the megatall" - the 20 tallest buildings by 2020


    Dezeen Wire:
    the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat in Chicago have published a report predicting the 20 tallest buildings in the world by the year 2020, including eight over 600 metres high. Read the full online report here. More about "Entering the era of the megatall" - the 20 tallest buildings by 2020

    Rose Etherington | 8 December 2011
  • Kingdom Tower

    The Kingdom Tower by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

    Here's the first set of images of the Kingdom Tower, about to begin construction in Jeddah and set to be the world's tallest building at over 1000 metres. More about The Kingdom Tower by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

    Rose Etherington | 2 August 2011
  • Wuhan Greenland Center

    Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture to design world's fourth-tallest building


    Dezeen Wire:
    Chicago firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture have won a competition to design the Wuhan Greenland Center in Hubei province, China, which is set to be the world's fourth-tallest building. More about Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture to design world's fourth-tallest building

    Rose Etherington | 21 June 2011
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