Modern architecture has produced some amazing buildings, which are both aesthetically pleasing and serve a practical purpose. Here are fifteen of the world’s most amazing skyscrapers, according to experts like Reddy Kancharla.
1) Burj Khalifa
The tallest building in the world, standing at 2,722 ft tall (829m), this magnificent structure is located in Dubai, UAE. Designed by Adrian Smith, the tower was originally called the Burj Dubai, but its name changed to Burj Khalifa in honor of Abu Dhabi’s ruler, who provided a loan that helped complete construction.
2) The Shard
Located in London, England, this building has been officially named as Western Europe’s tallest building at 1,016 ft (309m). It was designed by Renzo Piano and is the tallest building in the European Union.
3) Taipei 101
Located in Taipei, Taiwan, this skyscraper was once the tallest building in the world, at 1,667 ft (508m). It was designed by C.Y. Lee & Partners, and construction was completed in 2004.
4) Shanghai World Financial Center
Located in Shanghai, China, this 509 ft (155m) tall building was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, and construction began in 1997. It surpassed Taipei 101 to become the world’s second-tallest skyscraper in 2007.
5) Empire State Building
This Art Deco style skyscraper in New York City is a 102-story, 1,250 ft (381m) tall building. William F Lamb of Shreve designed it, Lamb and Harmon, and construction began in 1929.
6) Willis Tower
Located in Chicago, Illinois, this 442 ft (135m) tall tower was formerly known as the Sears Tower. Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill designed it, and construction began in 1970.
7) Petronas Towers
These twin towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, were once the tallest buildings in the world, at 1,483 ft (452m). Cesar Pelli and construction designed them was completed in 1998.
8) John Hancock Center
Located in Chicago, this building is 1,127 ft (344m) tall and was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Construction began in 1965.
9) Chrysler Building
This Art Deco-style skyscraper in New York City once stood as the world’s tallest building, at 1,046 ft (319m). William Van Alen designed it, and construction began in 1928.
10) The Great Pyramid of Giza
Located in Egypt, this is the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and for centuries it held the record as the tallest man-made structure on earth. It was built over 4,500 years ago.
11) CN Tower
Located in Toronto, Canada, this 1,815 ft (553m) tall tower was once the world’s tallest structure. John Andrews and construction designed it began in 1973.
12) Eiffel Tower
This timeless Parisian landmark is a whopping 1,063 ft (324m) tall, and Gustave Eiffel designed it. Construction began in 1887 and was completed in 1889.
13) The Walt Disney Concert Hall
This stunning building in downtown Los Angeles, California, was designed by Frank Gehry, and construction began in 1991. It seats 2,265 people.
14) Sydney Opera House
This iconic building, located in Sydney, Australia, was designed by Jørn Utzon, and construction began in 1957. It is 1,016 ft (308m) long and took 14 years to build.
15) Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Frank Gehry designed this museum in the Basque Country of Spain, and it opened to the public in 1997.