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India graces us with the loveliest skyscraper of all

Posted on January 23, 2017 by

The Namaste Tower under construction in Mumbai, India may not be the tallest skyscraper in the city or in the world at (301 meters or 988 feet in height), but when completed it sure will be the loveliest. Designed to … Continue reading →

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Raising the High Line’s influence to new heights 

Posted on March 21, 2016 by

  It’s not often that you see a skyscraper design that thinks outside the box here in the United States, but I must admit the proposed Spiral in New York City is an eye-catcher. This handsome tower incorporates a stunning … Continue reading →

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Seattle may join the super tall skyscraper club

Posted on September 23, 2015 by

While the exact height has yet to be determined, it appears Seattle will soon be joining that elite group of cities that are home to 100-story plus skyscrapers. A 101 story, 1.2 million square foot tower is proposed at the … Continue reading →

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The world’s tallest pagodas, stupas, and dagabas

Posted on June 8, 2015 by

Below is the information found to date for pagodas, stupas, and dagabas of 100 feet in height or more. A separate list is provided of those that may likely exceed 100 feet, but for which specific data has yet to … Continue reading →

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The world’s tallest minarets and minars

Posted on June 1, 2015 by

As was discovered previously while researching airport control towers, seaport control towers, and underwater highway tunnels, there is a lack of comprehensive information on the internet listing the tallest minarets (or minars) in the world. So, Panethos decided to explore … Continue reading →

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Africa’s tallest tower to rise in Casablanca

Posted on January 28, 2015 by

  Expected to be completed in 2018, the Al Noor Tower (Tower of Light) in Casablanca, Morocco will be 540 meters (1,777 feet) high and include 114 floors. this impressive structure will easily be the tallest skyscraper on the African continent. … Continue reading →

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Melbourne to join the 1,000 foot+ skyscraper club

Posted on January 16, 2015 by

Above is an image of the Australia 108 which is to be constructed in the Southbank section of Melbourne, Australia. The impressive residential tower will be 1,047 feet (319 meters) in height when completed and will replace the 978 foot tall Eureka … Continue reading →

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Bangkok to join the 2,000 foot skyscraper club

Posted on October 15, 2014 by

Bangkok is about to join the mega-skyscraper club with a 125 story, 2018 foot tall tower planned for completion in 2019.    

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Going sky-high and energy wise in Jakarta

Posted on May 20, 2014 by

The impressive 99 story Pertamina Tower in Jakarta, Indonesia will not only be super tall at 530 meters (or 1,744 feet) when it is completed in 2020, but it is designed to be a net-zero energy user. Wind turbines in … Continue reading →

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A new tower to rise in Boston

Posted on March 12, 2014 by

Below is an artist’s rendering of the new mixed use skyscraper planned for the Back Bay district of Boston. The 58 story, 691 foot triangular-shaped building will contain both condominiums and a hotel, making it the tallest residential building in … Continue reading →

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