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The incredible new £392m skyscraper that will be Africa's tallest building
18+ hour, 28+ min ago (227+ words) The major project will see the skyscraper used as an office building that will unit various government agencies that are currently spread out across the city. Plans for the building actually date back to the 1970s, where it was part of…...
Robert de Niro's £360m skyscraper will be UK’s tallest building outside London
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (440+ words) The person behind the UK's next skyscraper is none other than Robert De Niro. Not just a Hollywood icon, the actor is a co-owner of the Nobu luxury empire. When complete, the 76-storey Nobu Manchester building will surpass the current…...
World's tallest building would have 1,900 floors, house 30m people and cost £23trillion
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (477+ words) The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, standing at a staggering 828 metres, holds the title for the world's tallest man-made structure. However, this pales in comparison to an ultra-skyscraper proposed for Tokyo, Japan, 34 years ago. In truth, the nearly forgotten Tokyo Tower…...
The incredible tower set to be world's biggest building at 3,281ft
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (322+ words) The tower will stand among other iconic local landmarks, including the Penang Floating Mosque and Al Balad, the historic coral-built district. Construction of the massive skyscraper began in 2013 but was paused in 2018. The tower's original contractor, the Binladin Group, was…...
The world's tallest skyscraper would have 800 floors, reach 2.5 miles high and house 1m
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (528+ words) The current record for the world's tallest building is held by Dubai's Burj Khalifa, but a concept conceived three decades ago would tower five times higher if it ever comes to fruition. First unveiled in 1995, the design known as the…...
Fury over 'box ticking' plans to change exterior of iconic global landmark
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (186+ words) Mr Andersons also suggested that the plans are indicative of Australia's "ideological problem of tinkering with everything in the name of ticking some sort of box". "No matter how well you design or detail the handrails, they won't be any…...
Warning to all Brits with loft conversion
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (320+ words) Brits with loft conversions or planning to build them are being warned not to forget important legal requirements. With more homeowners turning lofts into extra living space, an expert has detailed how using an attic as a bedroom without Building…...
The incredible new £600 million skyscraper with an Airbus A380 parked on roof
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (302+ words) Dubai already boasts some of the world's most innovative modern architecture, which never ceases to impress and inspire. Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab are just some of the eye-catching skyscrapers that dominate the skyline in the city. Both are…...
Masterpiece in the making: How your art could hang alongside Monet's
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (297+ words) Budding British artists have the chance to show their work in homes across the globe alongside masters like Van Gogh and Monet. The pieces will be displayed in Dolby Vision as part of a'new competition'open to artists of all levels,…...
Inside new glass 'shelter' that will offer mountaineers refuge
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (213+ words) A remarkable new glass shelter will offer mountaineers protection from high-altitude dangers. The structure has been developed by designers in preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympics, where it will be displayed in Milan before being transported by helicopter to its final…...