Completed in 1989 and originally known as the Library Tower, the U.S. Bank Tower has remained one of the most recognizable structures in Los Angeles for over three decades. Designed by renowned architect Henry N. Cobb of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, the building rises to a height of 310 meters (1,018 feet), making it … Read more

Standing tall at 298.1 meters (978 feet), First Canadian Place has been a defining feature of Toronto’s skyline for half a century. Completed in 1975, this iconic skyscraper has long symbolized Canada’s economic ambitions and architectural confidence — and for decades, it held some impressive records on both national and global stages. With its commanding … Read more

Rising to 420.5 m (1,380 ft) in the heart of Lujiazui, Shanghai’s financial district, the Jin Mao Tower (金茂大厦, “Golden Prosperity Building”) was a record-setting marvel when completed in 1999. With its unique tiered form and bold structural expression, it became a symbol of modern China’s rapid rise. At the time, it was the tallest building in … Read more

Rising majestically to 530 m (1,739 ft) above Zhujiang New Town in Guangzhou’s Tianhe District, the Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre (周大福金融中心)—commonly known as East Tower—is more than just a supertall building. Much like a vertical city, it combines state-of-the-art engineering, luxurious hospitality, grand retail, and seamless transit connectivity into a unified architectural statement. Completed in October 2016, … Read more

7 Fascinating Facts about Commerzbank Tower Rising high above the Frankfurt skyline, the Commerzbank Tower is more than just a skyscraper — it’s a symbol of Germany’s financial strength and architectural innovation. Since its completion in the late 1990s, it has stood as one of Europe’s most recognizable high-rises. A Record-Setter in Europe When it … Read more