World’s weirdest skyscrapers that break all the rules
Sally Coffey
16 February 2024
Elevate your curiosity with these strange skyscrapers
Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio
Umeda Sky Building: Osaka's iconic landmark
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Umeda Sky Building: panoramic views
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Burj Khalifa: the world's tallest building
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Burj Khalifa: an engineering masterpiece
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Norddeutsche Landesbank: Germany's lego-like skyscraper
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Norddeutsche Landesbank: a banking HQ
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The Robot Building: Bangkok's sweetest skyscraper
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The Robot Building: sweeping changes
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Kingfisher Towers: The White House of Bangalore
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Kingfisher Towers: a mansion in the sky
Urban Wall Realtors
30 Hudson Yards: New York's 100-storey observation deck
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30 Hudson Yards: life on The Edge
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Abraj Al-Bait Towers: a supersized Big Ben
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Abraj Al-Bait Towers: a centre for religious pilgrimage
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AlDar HQ: Abu Dhabi's circular skyscraper
Kirill Neiezhmakov / Shutterstock
AlDar HQ: an eco-friendly build
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Marina Bay Sands hotel: the world's most expensive casino
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Marina Bay Sands hotel: Singapore's 1,120-foot-high skyway
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Ryugyong Hotel: Pyongyang's space-like pyramid
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Ryugyong Hotel: one of the tallest unoccupied buildings in the world
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Elephant Building: Bangkok's business behemoth
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Elephant Building: a local landmark
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F&F Tower: Panama's double helix skyscraper
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F&F Tower: an architectural 'twist'
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Sarcostyle Tower: A remarkable render
Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio
Sarcostyle Tower: A sinuous skyscraper
Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio
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