Chicago Architecture: Skyscrapers and the Birth of the Modern City
Juanita Halim
16/10/2024
Chicago architecture is the birthplace of the modern skyscraper, with unique designs that have shaped urban development globally.
Skyscrapers
How Was Burj Khalifa Built?
Yasmine Hafza
15/09/2024
Burj Khalifa was undefeatable in height for over 14 years. But how exactly was it? Behind that question lies magnificent engineering feats and architectural details, which this article aims to highlight.
From Concept to Skyline: Building and Financing Skyscrapers
Yasmin Abdullayeva
27/08/2024
Explore the intricate process of skyscraper construction, from planning and site selection to design, costs, and long-term maintenance. Discover the factors that influence building a modern high-rise and what it takes to bring these towering structures to life.
Do we really need to build more skyscrapers?
Serra Utkum Ikiz
15/08/2024
Lately, many designers have been questioning the future of our cities. How can we make them more sustainable or livable? So, in parallel with this, one query arises: Do we really need to build more skyscrapers?
8 tallest buildings in New York City
Osama Nasir
27/07/2024
Discover New York City’s skyline with detailed insights into its eight tallest buildings. From historic icons to modern skyscrapers, explore their unique designs and significance in this detailed article.
Jahn finalizes construction of Chicago’s new skyscraper
Khushi Tandon
15/07/2024
Jahn recently completed 1000M, a 240.18 meters residential tower in Chicago, one of the tallest in the city. It was one of the final projects by the late studio founder, Helmut Jahn.
8 postmodern towers to explore
Reyyan Dogan
23/10/2023
A new style strived to distance itself from the rigid doctrines, uniformity, and lack of ornamentations of modern architecture emerged in the late 20th century. With postmodernism, buildings started to be designed to emphasize themes of history, individuality, whimsy, sarcasm, and pop culture.
Are vertical gardens in skyscrapers the future of sustainable urban living?
Pragya Sharma
26/09/2023
Think about the last time you took a walk through the city. While you were trying to embrace the view in front, observing skyscrapers reaching for the sky, roads and transits making their way through, did a sense of curiosity ever grip you?
Is sky really the limit?: Understanding the best skyscrapers in New York
Pragya Sharma
01/09/2023
New York has an expressive skyline of towering glass structures. Pioneering rapid vertical construction, this city has always attracted the gaze of many for its innovative use of advanced technology and materials.
10 outstanding twisted structures around the world
Arpitha S
26/04/2023
Twisted structures are more than just an aesthetic element but are meticulously designed structural and architectural marvels. Structures are subject to opposing environmental factors and loads, in particular wind loads that increase with height.
