SOCAR Tower

SOCAR Tower is a uniquely-looking skyscraper located at Baku, Azerbaijan. Named after the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic or SOCAR, it is considered as the fourth tallest building in the capital as well as in the whole of Azerbaijan. In 2016, it was considered as the tallest building in Baku but has since been

The Lotte World Tower

The Lotte World Tower is a new supertall skyscraper gracing the skyline of Seoul, South Korea. It is considered to be currently the tallest building in the whole of South Korea. Worldwide, it is ranked 6th among the tallest skyscrapers. Lotte World Tower History The Lotte World Tower went through 13 years of site preparation

56 Leonard Street Building

56 Leonard Street is a 57-floor skyscraper located in Tribeca, New York. When it was topped off, it was considered as the tallest building in Tribeca. It was primarily built as a residential building known for its unique design, described as “houses stacked in the sky.” 56 Leonard Street Building History The property where the

Federation Tower East

The Federation Tower East is part of two towers located at the Moscow International Business Center in Moscow, Russia. The Federation Tower East is the tallest of the two skyscrapers. Also called the Vostok Tower, the Federation Tower East is considered as the tallest building in Europe when it was completed in 2017. It is

July 31st, 2015

Mercury City Tower

The Mercury City Tower is an imposing and distinctive skyscraper that graces the Moscow skyline in Russia. Standing 338.8 meters or 1,112 feet, it was, for a while, considered as Moscow’s as well as Europe’s tallest building, overtaking The Shard in London when it was topped off on November 2012. The Mercury City Tower as been overtaken by another Moscow skyscraper, the Federation Tower, which is now co

July 14th, 2015

One Central Park Sydney

One Central Park Sydney is a two-tower residential building complex located in Sydney, Australia. It is considered to be the first stage of redevelopment in an area that was once dominated by a brewery. The building of One Central Park aimed to feature a structure built in harmony with its natural surroundings. It is designed to be a focal point of the urban renewal project that includes the development of a public

May 29th, 2015

432 Park Avenue Building

432 Park Avenue is a new super tall residential skyscraper located in midtown Manhattan in New York. Standing at 425.5 meters or 1,396 feet, it is considered to be the tallest residential building in the world. It is the second tallest building in New York after One World Trade Center and the third tallest in the US. However, when measured by roof height, 432 Park Avenue is considered as the tallest building in New

May 23rd, 2015

Shanghai Tower

Shanghai Tower is a topped off mega tall skyscraper located in Pudong in Shanghai, China. It is considered to be the tallest of the three adjacent super tall skyscrapers in the Pudong area, namely, the Shanghai Tower, the Jin Mao Tower and the Shanghai World Financial Center. At its current topped off state, the Shanghai Tower is already considered as the tallest building in China. Once completed, it is also consid

March 13th, 2015

Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort

The Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort is a luxury hotel and resort located in Huzhou, China. The building stands on the shores of Lake Taihu. This 27-floor hotel takes a rather unique design for its structure- it is shaped like a doughnut or horseshoe standing on its side. Because of this unique feature, it is nicknamed as the Doughnut Hotel or the Horseshoe Hotel. Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort History The Sher

February 25th, 2015

AT&T Building Nashville

The AT&T Building is a 33-story skyscraper located in Nashville, Tennessee. Also known by its other names such as the BellSouth Building and the South Central Bell Building, many people in the area affectionately call it the Batman Building. This skyscraper has a unique design that many people have pictured as a giant taser. The AT&T Building is currently considered as the tallest building in the state of T

February 3rd, 2015

Comerica Bank Tower

Comerica Bank Tower is a 60-story Postmodern skyscraper located in the Main Street District of downtown Dallas in Texas. It is currently considered as the third tallest building in the city of Dallas and the sixth tallest in Texas. It was formerly known as the Momentum Place, Chase Center and Bank One Center after its previous tenants. Comerica Bank Tower History The Comerica Bank Tower was initially planned to be

January 16th, 2015

Capital Gate Building

Capital Gate Building is a striking skyscraper in the city of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. This building is noted for its unique leaning design, a departure from many of the vertically standing skyscrapers people usually see in the skyline. It is adjacent to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and is considered as one of the tallest buildings in the city. Because of its unique 18-degree leaning desig

January 10th, 2015

Stockholm Palace

Stockholm Palace is the official residence of the Swedish monarch located on Stadsholmen in Stockholm, Sweden. Also called the Royal Palace, it serves a representative purpose for the King as he performs his duties as the head of state. His actual family residence is at Drottningholm Palace. As one of the Royal Palaces, the Stockholm Palace contains the offices of the Swedish Royal Family as well as the other membe

December 9th, 2014

The Palazzo

The Palazzo is a popular luxury hotel and casino resort located at the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. It is currently considered as the tallest building in the state. It is operated as part of a hotel complex that includes the Venetian Hotel and Casino and the Sands Convention Center, all of which are managed by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation. As a hotel complex, it is considered by the Guinness Book of Worl