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Skyscrapers

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The 2,722-foot Dubai skyscraper that remains the tallest building and man-made structure in the world as of 2026 Burj Khalifa
The "Y"-shaped architectural feature of the Burj Khalifa that acts as a buttress to support its height Three curved wings
The Art Deco New York skyscraper that held the title of tallest building for 40 years until 1971 Empire State Building
The flying vehicle for which the Empire State Building’s apex was originally designed as a mooring station Zeppelins
The Mecca hotel complex that contains the world’s largest clock face and overlooks the Kaaba Abraj Al-Bait
The company, founded by the father of Osama bin Laden, that built the Abraj Al-Bait Saudi Binladin Group
The Pudong District skyscraper whose most notable feature is a 120-degree twist as it ascends Shanghai Tower
The symbolic height in feet of One World Trade Center, designed by David Childs 1,776 feet
The Spanish architect who designed the transportation hub at the new World Trade Center complex Santiago Calatrava
The skyscraper formerly and commonly known as the Sears Tower Willis Tower
The 103rd-floor observation deck of the Willis Tower that features glass balconies Skydeck
The Italian architect of London’s "The Shard" who also designed the Pompidou Center Renzo Piano
The Taipei skyscraper featuring eight stacked sections designed to resemble a pagoda and money boxes Taipei 101
The large internal structure in Taipei 101 that absorbs vibrations from high winds and earthquakes Tuned mass damper
The architect of the Petronas Towers who designed their cross-section to resemble the Rub el Hizb César Pelli
The city that is home to the Petronas Towers and the 2,185-foot PNB 118 Kuala Lumpur
The female architect who designed both the St. Regis Chicago (Vista Tower) and the nearby Aqua building Jeanne Gang
The skyscraper nicknamed the Vista Tower located near Chicago's Navy Pier St. Regis Chicago
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