The famous observation decks of 20th-century buildings—the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, the World Trade Center—were low-tech but thrilling open-air platforms ringed by coin-operated ...

Our contemporary society has been witnessing a surge in skyscraper construction in urban centers worldwide for various reasons—including engineering advancements, increased urban density, space ...

In New York, 520 Fifth Avenue, a supertall tower, has recently topped out. When completed in 2026, the 1,002-foot tower will stand as the tallest mixed-use building on Fifth Avenue, according to the ...

With continuous global population growth, the construction of high-rise buildings has become increasingly prevalent, particularly in major cities with limited land resources 1. While high-rise ...

The CapitaSpring mixed-use high-rise in Singapore wins the International Highrise Award 2024. According to the jury, it is a role model in terms of architecture that ensures a good microclimate. Find ...

Fire escalation is often accelerated in high-rise buildings when façade materials, window failure, vertical architectural pathways and environmental factors (for example, wind, dry air and heat) ...