The World'S 25 Tallest Buildings Currently Under Construction

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02 January 2025

Arch Daily

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Jan 02, 2025

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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.

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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.

Read on to discover the 25 tallest buildings under construction in 2024 and how they are shaping the skylines of tomorrow.

Location: Guangzhou, ChinaHeight: 376 m / 1,232 ftFloors: 60Architects: Skidmore, Owings & MerrillBuilding Function: OfficeStart of Construction: 2019Expected Completion: 2025

Location: Tokyo, JapanHeight: 390 m / 1,280 ftFloors: 63Architects: Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei IncBuilding Function: Hotel / Residential / OfficeStart of Construction: 2023Expected Completion: 2027

Location: Rizhao, ChinaHeight: 390 m / 1,280 ftFloors: 86Architects: NABuilding Function: Hotel / OfficeStart of Construction: 2019Expected Completion: 2026

Location: Shenzhen, ChinaHeight: 393 m / 1,289 ftFloors: 77Architects: Foster + PartnersBuilding Function: OfficeStart of Construction: 2021Expected Completion: 2025

Location: Shenzhen, ChinaHeight: 394 m / 1,293 ftFloors: 78Architects: Zaha Hadid ArchitectsBuilding Function: Hotel / Office Start of Construction: 2021Expected Completion: 2027

Location: Shenzhen, ChinaHeight: 394 m / 1,294 ftFloors: 81Architects: Pelli Clarke & PartnersBuilding Function: Office Start of Construction: 2024Expected Completion: 2029

Location: Chengdu, ChinaHeight: 396 m / 1,299 ftFloors: 82Architects: NABuilding Function: OfficeStart of Construction: 2021Expected Completion: 2028

Location: Wuhan, ChinaHeight: 400 m / 1,312 ftFloors: 82Architects: Kohn Pedersen Fox AssociatesBuilding Function: OfficeStart of Construction: 2020Expected Completion: 2025

Location: Shenzhen, ChinaHeight: 407 m / 1,335 ftFloors: 83Architects: Woods BagotBuilding Function: Hotel / Residential Start of Construction: 2020Expected Completion: 2026

Location: Nanjing, ChinaHeight: 417 m / 1,367 ftFloors: 88Architects: ArupBuilding Function: Hotel / OfficeStart of Construction: 2016Expected Completion: 2026

Location: Abidjan, Côte d'IvoireHeight: 421 m / 1,381 ftFloors: 75Architects: Pierre FakhouryBuilding Function: OfficeStart of Construction: 2019Expected Completion: 2026

Location: New York City, United StatesHeight: 423 m / 1,388 ftFloors: 60Architects: Foster + Partners; Severud Associates Consulting EngineersBuilding Function: OfficeStart of Construction: 2018Expected Completion: 2025

Location: Jinan, ChinaHeight: 428 m / 1,404 ftFloors: 88Architects: Skidmore, Owings & MerrillBuilding Function: Hotel / SOHO / OfficeStart of Construction: 2017Expected Completion: 2024

Location: Haikou, ChinaHeight: 428 m / 1,404 ftFloors: 94Architects: ArupBuilding Function: Hotel / Office / ResidentialStart of Construction: 2015Expected Completion: 2027

Location: Dongguan, ChinaHeight: 450 m / 1,476 ftFloors: 94Architects: Kohn Pedersen Fox AssociatesBuilding Function: Office / HotelStart of Construction: 2021Expected Completion: 2027

Location: Chongqing, ChinaHeight: 458 m / 1,503 ftFloors: 98Architects: Kohn Pedersen Fox AssociatesBuilding Function: Hotel / OfficeStart of Construction: 2007Expected Completion: 2025

Location: Suzhou, ChinaHeight: 460 m / 1,509 ftFloors: 100Architects: Skidmore, Owings & MerrillBuilding Function: Residential / OfficeStart of Construction: 2022Expected Completion: 2028

Location: Wuhan, ChinaHeight: 475 m / 1,558 ftFloors: 84Architects: Ronald Lu & PartnersBuilding Function: OfficeStart of Construction: 2012Expected Completion: 2029

Location: Monterrey, MexicoHeight: 475 m / 1,559 ftFloors: 88Architects: Pozas ArquitectosBuilding Function: Office / Residential / Office / HotelStart of Construction: 2020Expected Completion: 2026

Location: ShanghaiHeight: 480 m / 1,575 ftFloors: 97Architects: Kohn Pedersen Fox AssociatesBuilding Function: Observation / Serviced Apartments / Hotel / OfficeStart of Construction: 2020Expected Completion: 2030

Location: Rizhao, ChinaHeight: 485 m / 1,591 ftFloors: 94Architects: Beijing Tsinghua Tongheng Planning & Design Institute Co.LtdBuilding Function: Residential / Hotel / OfficeStart of Construction: 2019Expected Completion: 2028

Location: Chengdu, ChinaHeight: 489 m / 1,604 ftFloors: 95Architects: Kohn Pedersen Fox AssociatesBuilding Function: Office / ExhibitionStart of Construction: 2019Expected Completion: 2027

Location: Xi'an, ChinaHeight: 498 m / 1,634 ftFloors: 101Architects: Skidmore, Owings & MerrillBuilding Function: Hotel / OfficeStart of Construction: 2019Expected Completion: NA

Location: Dubai, UAEHeight: 517 m / 1,696 ftFloors: 125Architects: Woods BagotBuilding Function: ResidentialStart of Construction: 2024Expected Completion: 2028

Location: Dubai, UAEHeight: 595 m / 1,952 ftFloors: 105Architects: NABuilding Function: Residential Start of Construction: 2022Expected Completion: 2026

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on April 18th, 2022 and was updated on December 30th, 2024.

Expo Osaka 2025 – The Future Of Our SocietyThe German Pavilion is all about the cycle (of materials). Rendering © German Pavilion / MIR LAVA ff The world's eyes are on Japan, which will host Expo 2025 in Osaka from 13 April to 13 October under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives“. In a country that has always been known for its thirst for innovation and aesthetic precision, this year not only the future of society is being rethought, but also that of architecture. The event brings together impressive national pavilions and numerous initiatives and projects that aim to present forward-looking solutions for a more sustainable society. Expo 2025 will also be a testing ground for innovative construction methods and materials that push the boundaries of modern architecture. In particular, circular economy and resource-efficient construction are central to both the master plan and the pavilions. Sou Fujimoto's master plan for Expo 2025 is based on the principles of openness, connectivity and flexibility. The site is designed to allow fluid transitions between different areas, encouraging intuitive visitor movement without rigid pathways. The circular Grand Ring, which connects the various pavilions and themed areas, provides central orientation. The concept is complemented by elevated walkways, ramps and extensive green spaces. Sustainability also plays a central role: in addition to modular, reusable structures, the site is characterised by water features and planted areas. At the same time, Fujimoto is integrating digital technologies to create interactive and immersive experiences that make the Expo's theme – the future of a liveable society – spatially tangible. The Grand Ring is the central structure of Expo 2025, a wide-span wooden structure 700 m in diameter and approximately 20 m high, recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest wooden structure in the world. The structure is based on a modular design of glued wooden beams joined together without metal joints using traditional Japanese mortise and tenon techniques. This sustainable construction method not only conserves resources, but also allows the elements to be disassembled and reused. The German Pavilion at Expo 2025 embodies the principle of circular economy in both content and architecture. Designed by LAVA Laboratory for Visionary Architecture, its striking ensemble of circular wooden buildings is intended to reflect the idea of closed material cycles and is itself designed as a completely circular building – all materials are reusable or recyclable. With interactive exhibition elements, a sophisticated climate concept and green landscaping, the pavilion aims to showcase innovative ways to achieve sustainable construction and a resource-efficient future. Nüssli is building this year's Swiss Pavilion in collaboration with Manuel Herz Architects. It consists of five interconnected spheres whose pneumatic lightweight construction allows for sustainable and transportable architecture. The exhibition is designed to guide visitors through immersive experiences where they can explore Switzerland's innovative strength and create their own visions of a future society. Plants, reusable materials and the integration of light and colour underline the ecological concept, while the character Heidi serves as a bridge to Japanese culture. With the intention of representing the country's cultural roots, Nüssli combines traditional materials such as brick, clay and wood in the Uzbek Pavilion. An 8 m high wooden sculpture symbolising the forest is the focal point, referring to the exchange of knowledge and the ornamentation of Uzbek culture. The open, modular structure and sustainable use of materials, including local Sugi wood from Osaka, invite visitors to actively experience and reflect on the transformation of Uzbekistan. The Nordic Pavilion, designed by Michele De Lucchi and the AMDL Circle, is a 17 m high wooden structure that reflects the Nordic countries' connection to sustainable construction and timber from forestry. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are jointly presenting their innovative strength here. The dark facade, treated with natural oils and pigments, is reminiscent of traditional wood protection techniques and encourages engagement with climate issues. In the open interior, an immersive exhibition invites visitors to explore Nordic advances in sustainability and technology, while the roof terrace offers space for exchange and encounters. Foster + Partners' Saudi Arabia Pavilion offers a multi-sensory journey through the kingdom, from vast deserts to vibrant cities. Constructed from light Saudi stone and inspired by traditional villages, the structure uses computational fluid dynamics for natural cooling and ventilation. Built to be sustainable with low carbon consumption, photovoltaic panels and rainwater recycling, the pavilion aims to showcase both technological innovation and the country's cultural heritage. Designed by Kengo Kuma, the Portugal Pavilion brings the ocean to Osaka, translating the movement of water into architecture. Its facade, made of countless taut ropes and recycled fishing nets, reacts to wind and light, creating ever-changing patterns reminiscent of waves. The structure, which appears to float, is intended to symbolise Portugal's close connection to the sea and to address the sustainable use of the oceans, technological innovation and the importance of maritime heritage for the future. Designed by Nikken Sekkei Architects, the Japanese Pavilion is a circular structure made up of countless wooden slats, mainly CLT, which provide views and perspectives and make the theme of “in-between“ tangible in both architecture and content. The pavilion is based on the principle of circulation – both in the way visitors move around it, and in the concept of a living building that uses its own biogas plant to generate energy from Expo waste. After the exhibition, the wood will be reused, making the pavilion a symbol of a closed life cycle. The Qatar Pavilion, designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates in collaboration with Qatar Museums, combines Qatar's boat building tradition with Japanese wood joining skills to create a delicate wooden structure covered in a white sail-like fabric. The architecture draws on the shared maritime heritage of both nations and references the ocean as a space for exchange and connection. Inside, the exhibition showcases Qatar's Vision 2030 and current strategies for economic diversification. With the Blue Ocean Dome, Shigeru Ban and Kenya Hara make a radical and sensual statement for the protection of the oceans. Three interconnected domes – made of bamboo, recycled cardboard tubes and carbon fibre – represent innovative lightweight construction methods that require no supporting columns. In the first dome, fine droplets of water spiral through the space, showcasing the element as something precious and fragile. This is followed by an immersive experience space with a 360° film projection designed to communicate the urgency of action against plastic pollution. Finally, in the third dome, the pavilion opens up into a discursive forum where international stakeholders will debate new approaches to marine conservation during the Expo. Venue: Expo Site, Yumeshima, Osaka, Kansai (JP) Exhibition Duration: 13 April to 13 October 2025 Opening hours: daily 9 am – 11 pm More information: expo2025.or

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