In many large cities and metropolises, skyscrapers dominate the cityscape. They often embody technical masterpieces and architectural wonders. But people always strive to build even higher. In our weekly ranking we show you the ten tallest buildings in the world.
Faster, further, better, higher? Since the end of the 19th century, major US cities in particular have excelled in building ever taller buildings. The race is said to have started in Chicago. The Home Insurance Building was completed in 1885 and is considered the world’s first skyscraper. At the beginning of the 20th century, New York also joined the race for the tallest buildings. The Woolworth Building, the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building are the result.
The tallest buildings in the world
Many other nations are now following suit and building ever taller buildings. Cities such as Hong Kong, Shanghai, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur have built spectacular skyscrapers. Many architects rely on advanced building material technologies and wind insulation techniques.
The construction of so-called “megatall” buildings represents a new era in the history of skyscrapers. They are at least 600 meters high. Their smaller versions are called “supertall” buildings and must be at least 300 meters high. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) in turn developed the standards for measuring and defining high-rise buildings. The organization also awards the title of “World’s Tallest Building.” In the following ranking we show you the ten tallest buildings in the world.
10th place: CITIC Tower
Tenth place in the ranking of the tallest buildings in the world goes to the CITIC Tower in China’s capital Beijing. The skyscraper is 527.70 meters high and was completed in 2018 after five years of construction. It has 109 floors, which are mainly offices.
10th place: CITIC Tower. (Photo: unsplash.com/kimi lee)
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