In the upcoming installment of Dezeen's 2024 review, we will reflect on ten notable skyscrapers from the year, featuring three creations by BIG, the tallest building in Japan, and the refurbishment of the Transamerica Pyramid.
One Za'abeel, UAE, by Nikken Sekkei
A further skyscraper that received the title of the world's best this year is the One Za'abeel towers in Dubai, recognized as the favorite new skyscraper by Dezeen readers.
Conceived by the Japanese architectural firm Nikken Sekkei, these twin towers are linked by a skybridge situated 100 meters above a six-lane highway. This skybridge extends from the structure, establishing the longest cantilever in the world.
One Domino Square, USA, by Selldorf Architects
One of the four skyscrapers in New York featured on this list, One Domino Square is situated on the waterfront adjacent to the Williamsburg Bridge and the newly renovated Domino Sugar Refinery.
The two residential towers were designed by Selldorf Architects and are adorned with iridescent porcelain tiles.
One High Line, USA, by BIG
A new set of residential skyscrapers, characterized by their twisted designs, has been completed in New York adjacent to the High Line.
Created by the Danish architectural firm BIG, the towers stand at heights of 91 meters and 122 meters, featuring a total of 236 condominiums, as well as amenities including a swimming pool, fitness center, and dining space.
EZ Parque da Cidade, Brazil, by UNStudio
This pair of towers in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by the Dutch architectural firm UNStudio, continues the trend of dual skyscrapers aimed at "redefining vertical living" within the city.
Situated in the Chacara Santo Antonio neighborhood, the towers reach heights of 39 and 36 stories, collectively housing 244 apartments. Each tower features a "windmill-shaped" floor plan, with volumes that extend outward from the central stair and elevator core.
EPIQ, Ecuador, by BIG
The EPIQ building, the second of three significant skyscrapers finished this year, is a 24-storey structure located adjacent to the central La Carolina Park in Quito. Rising to a height of 101 metres, this skyscraper features two curved, L-shaped blocks that are stacked together, creating a series of open terraces at the junction of the interconnected towers.
Transamerica Pyramid, USA, by Foster + Partners
In San Francisco, the architectural firm Foster + Partners has successfully undertaken a renovation of the iconic Transamerica Pyramid, which was first inaugurated in 1972.
The firm sought to "reestablish the coherence" of the 260-meter-tall office structure by reinstating its original features and connecting it to a newly redesigned neighboring park.
1550 on the Green, USA, by BIG
The last significant structure on the list, this tiered "collection of towers" is situated adjacent to Discovery Green park in Downtown Houston, Texas.
Designated as 1550 on the Green, the edifice comprises six interlinked towers that exhibit a gentle curve, with the tallest segment ascending to a height of 137 meters.
Mori JP Tower, Japan, by Pelli Clarke & Partners
This year, the American architectural firm Pelli Clarke & Partners introduced Japan's tallest skyscraper, located in Tokyo.
The structure, known as the Mori JP Tower, reaches a height of 330 meters, making it the first supertall skyscraper in Tokyo. It surpasses the Abeno Harukas in Osaka, which stands at 300 meters and was also designed by Pelli Clarke & Partners, thus earning the title of the tallest building in the country.
Sutton Tower, USA, by Thomas Juul-Hansen
Conceived by New York designer Thomas Juul-Hansen with the intention of embodying both "modern and classic" aesthetics, the Sutton Tower reaches a height of 259 meters on the East Side of Manhattan.
This elegantly simple rectangular structure is fully enveloped in Bavarian limestone and features a crown made of champagne-hued stainless steel at its pinnacle.
The Greenwich, USA, by Rafael Viñoly Architects
One of the final structures conceived by Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly, who died in 2023 at the age of 78, the 88-storey Greenwich skyscraper was finalized in Downtown Manhattan this year.
Situated two blocks south of the World Trade Center complex, this glass-clad tower comprises 272 residential units.
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