As the global population continues to rise, dense cities face mounting challenges in catering to the needs of billions of people living and working in urban areas. Architects have long explored the skyscraper typology as a solution to these challenges, integrating commercial spaces and public amenities within residential buildings to create all-inclusive experiences for tenants. Over the years, skyscrapers have evolved into multifaceted vertical communities that aim to address the complexities of urban living.
Every year, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) ranks the tallest buildings worldwide, encompassing completed projects, those under construction, and proposed developments. In this updated 2024 article, ArchDaily presents a list of the 25 tallest buildings currently under construction, along with their expected completion dates. These skyscrapers showcase the latest innovations in architecture, engineering, and urban planning.
Despite their potential to address urban challenges, skyscrapers remain a topic of contention. Governments worldwide have begun introducing regulations against their construction, citing concerns over environmental impact, urban aesthetics, and mental health implications for pedestrians. Nevertheless, the global appetite for vertical living and working spaces continues to fuel the rise of skyscrapers.
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The 25 Tallest Buildings in the WorldRead on to discover the 25 tallest buildings under construction in 2024 and how they are shaping the skylines of tomorrow.
25. Guangdong Business Center
Location: Guangzhou, China
Height: 376 m / 1,232 ft
Floors: 60
Architects: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Building Function: Office
Start of Construction: 2019
Expected Completion: 2025
24. Tokyo Torch
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Height: 390 m / 1,280 ft
Floors: 63
Architects: Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei Inc
Building Function: Hotel / Residential / Office
Start of Construction: 2023
Expected Completion: 2027
23. Haiyun Plaza Tower 1
Location: Rizhao, China
Height: 390 m / 1,280 ft
Floors: 86
Architects: NA
Building Function: Hotel / Office
Start of Construction: 2019
Expected Completion: 2026
22. China Merchants Bank Global Headquarters Main Tower
Location: Shenzhen, China
Height: 393 m / 1,289 ft
Floors: 77
Architects: Foster + Partners
Building Function: Office
Start of Construction: 2021
Expected Completion: 2025
21. Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base Tower C-1
Location: Shenzhen, China
Height: 394 m / 1,293 ft
Floors: 78
Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects
Building Function: Hotel / Office
Start of Construction: 2021
Expected Completion: 2027
20. Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base Tower B
Location: Shenzhen, China
Height: 394 m / 1,294 ft
Floors: 81
Architects: Pelli Clarke & Partners
Building Function: Office
Start of Construction: 2024
Expected Completion: 2029
19. China Merchants Group West Headquarters
Location: Chengdu, China
Height: 396 m / 1,299 ft
Floors: 82
Architects: NA
Building Function: Office
Start of Construction: 2021
Expected Completion: 2028
18. Great River Center
Location: Wuhan, China
Height: 400 m / 1,312 ft
Floors: 82
Architects: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
Building Function: Office
Start of Construction: 2020
Expected Completion: 2025
17. Luohu Financial Innovation Plaza
Location: Shenzhen, China
Height: 407 m / 1,335 ft
Floors: 83
Architects: Woods Bagot
Building Function: Hotel / Residential
Start of Construction: 2020
Expected Completion: 2026
16. Nanjing Financial City Phase II Plot C Tower 1
Location: Nanjing, China
Height: 417 m / 1,367 ft
Floors: 88
Architects: Arup
Building Function: Hotel / Office
Start of Construction: 2016
Expected Completion: 2026
15. Tour F
Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Height: 421 m / 1,381 ft
Floors: 75
Architects: Pierre Fakhoury
Building Function: Office
Start of Construction: 2019
Expected Completion: 2026
14. JPMorgan Chase World Headquarters
Location: New York City, United States
Height: 423 m / 1,388 ft
Floors: 60
Architects: Foster + Partners; Severud Associates Consulting Engineers
Building Function: Office
Start of Construction: 2018
Expected Completion: 2025
13. Greenland Shandong International Financial Center
Location: Jinan, China
Height: 428 m / 1,404 ft
Floors: 88
Architects: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Building Function: Hotel / SOHO / Office
Start of Construction: 2017
Expected Completion: 2024
12. Haikou Tower 1
Location: Haikou, China
Height: 428 m / 1,404 ft
Floors: 94
Architects: Arup
Building Function: Hotel / Office / Residential
Start of Construction: 2015
Expected Completion: 2027
11. China Resources Land Center Tower 1
Location: Dongguan, China
Height: 450 m / 1,476 ft
Floors: 94
Architects: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
Building Function: Office / Hotel
Start of Construction: 2021
Expected Completion: 2027
10. International Land-Sea Center
Location: Chongqing, China
Height: 458 m / 1,503 ft
Floors: 98
Architects: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
Building Function: Hotel / Office
Start of Construction: 2007
Expected Completion: 2025
9. Suzhou CSC Fortune Center
Location: Suzhou, China
Height: 460 m / 1,509 ft
Floors: 100
Architects: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Building Function: Residential / Office
Start of Construction: 2022
Expected Completion: 2028
8. Wuhan CTF Finance Center
Location: Wuhan, China
Height: 475 m / 1,558 ft
Floors: 84
Architects: Ronald Lu & Partners
Building Function: Office
Start of Construction: 2012
Expected Completion: 2029
7. Torre Rise
Location: Monterrey, Mexico
Height: 475 m / 1,559 ft
Floors: 88
Architects: Pozas Arquitectos
Building Function: Office / Residential / Office / Hotel
Start of Construction: 2020
Expected Completion: 2026
6. North Bund Tower
Location: Shanghai
Height: 480 m / 1,575 ft
Floors: 97
Architects: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
Building Function: Observation / Serviced Apartments / Hotel / Office
Start of Construction: 2020
Expected Completion: 2030
5. Rizhao Center
Location: Rizhao, China
Height: 485 m / 1,591 ft
Floors: 94
Architects: Beijing Tsinghua Tongheng Planning & Design Institute Co.Ltd
Building Function: Residential / Hotel / Office
Start of Construction: 2019
Expected Completion: 2028
4. Tianfu Center
Location: Chengdu, China
Height: 489 m / 1,604 ft
Floors: 95
Architects: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
Building Function: Office / Exhibition
Start of Construction: 2019
Expected Completion: 2027
3. China International Silk Road Center
Location: Xi'an, China
Height: 498 m / 1,634 ft
Floors: 101
Architects: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Building Function: Hotel / Office
Start of Construction: 2019
Expected Completion: NA
2. Six Senses Residences
Location: Dubai, UAE
Height: 517 m / 1,696 ft
Floors: 125
Architects: Woods Bagot
Building Function: Residential
Start of Construction: 2024
Expected Completion: 2028
1. Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences
Location: Dubai, UAE
Height: 595 m / 1,952 ft
Floors: 105
Architects: NA
Building Function: Residential
Start of Construction: 2022
Expected Completion: 2026
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on April 18th, 2022 and was updated on December 30th, 2024.
