Category Archives: Worlds Tallest Buildings

One World Trade Center spire installed in New York City

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Deskarati

The spire has been installed atop New York’s One World Trade Center, making the skyscraper the tallest building in the Western hemisphere. The building in lower Manhattan, still being built, stands at the site of the 11 September 2001 attacks. The … Continue reading →

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The World’s Tallest Buildings

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Deskarati

Click graphics for larger view Deskarati has produced a new Worlds tallest building graphic shown above at the top. It includes the recent Makkah Royal Clock Tower which is now officially the second tallest building in the world. It also … Continue reading →

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Cruciform skyscraper

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Deskarati

By adopting the shape of a cross for his design, Maurice Shapero’s proposal for a new skyscraper in Liverpool, UK, is sure to raise eyebrows. Far from being a religious statement, however, the architect claims the form has been arrived … Continue reading →

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List of the Tallest Buildings in the World

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Deskarati

List of the Tallest Buildings in the World – 1st Jan 2012 For a more complete list – Click Here No. Building name City Height (m) Completed 1 Burj Khalifa Dubai (AE) 828 2010 2 Taipei 101 Taipei (TW) 508 2004 3 … Continue reading →

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