Amazing Buildings

Building:   CBRT Tower Location:   Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷 Completed:  2024 Height:    352m (1,155 ft) Floors:    59 Floor Area:  300,000m² Architect:   Vizzion Architecture Rising prominently within Istanbul’s International Financial Center, the CBRT Tower stands as Turkey’s tallest building and a symbol of the nation’s economic aspirations. Completed in 2024, this 59-story skyscraper serves as the new headquarters for the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT), embodying a fusion of modern design and national identity. The tower’s design, conceived by Vizzion Architecture under the guidance of Şefik Birkiye, integrates contemporary aesthetics with traditional elements, reflecting Turkey’s rich cultural heritage. Its construction required innovative solutions, such as the use of lightweight natural stone cladding by SilkarStone, to address the challenges posed by its height and seismic considerations. Strategically located in the Ataşehir district, the CBRT Tower not only enhances Istanbul’s skyline but also reinforces the city’s position as a burgeoning global financial hub. ⸻ Key Project Team 🏙️ Owner & Occupant Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye Developer Istanbul Financial Center Architect Vizzion Europe SA Main Contractor Limak Group of Companies Project Manager Turner International Turner International Türkiye Facade Contractor Çuhadaroğlu Alüminyum Sanayi Stone Cladding Supplier SilkarStone Structural System Reinforced Concrete Glazing YAKUTCAM / YAKUTGLASS ⸻ If your company contributed to this landmark project in Istanbul’s skyline, please share your involvement in the comments below! 👇

Building:   One Central Park Location:   Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺 Completed:  2013 Height:    117m (384 ft) Floors:    34 (East Tower) 12 (West Tower) Floor Area:  255,500m² (2,750,000sq f) Architects:  Ateliers Jean Nouvel PTW Architects ⸻ A global icon of sustainable design, One Central Park redefined high-rise living by integrating nature into the urban fabric. Located in Sydney’s Chippendale district, this mixed-use development features two residential towers adorned with vertical gardens, a cantilevered heliostat, and a six-level retail podium. The project stands as a testament to innovation, earning accolades such as the CTBUH’s Best Tall Building Worldwide in 2014. Notable Features 🌿 Vertical Gardens: Over 85,000 plants spanning 1,200m², incorporating 350 species. Heliostat: A cantilevered structure with 320 fixed mirrors and 40 heliostats reflecting sunlight into the park and atrium below. Sustainability: Features include a tri-generation power plant, recycled water system, and a 5-Star Green Star rating. ⸻ Key Project Team 🏙️ Developer Frasers Property Australia Sekisui House Australia Architects Ateliers Jean Nouvel PTW Structural Engineer Robert Bird Group Main Contractor BESIX Watpac BESIX Landscape Architecture & Green Facade ASPECT Studios OCULUS Vertical Garden Design Patrick Blanc (Le Mur Végétal system) Vertical Garden Installation & Maintenance Junglefy- Part of the Folia Network Wire Trellis System Jakob Rope Systems Interior Design Koichi Takada Architects (East Tower) Smart Design Studio (West Tower) Lighting Design Yann Kersale (LED art installation) Facade Engineering Tensile Design & Construct (Green facade systems) Surface Design Group Environmental & Sustainability Green Building Council of Australia (5-Star Green Star certification) Planning Consultant JAAA + Turf Design Studio Other Collaborators 🏙️ Arup Transsolar KlimaEngineering Alimak Device Logic Pty Ltd Kennovations Product Design & Architectural Solutions AECOM AECOM (incorporating Davis Langdon, An AECOM Company) ⸻ If your company contributed to this landmark project and is not listed above, please share your involvement in the comments below! 👇

Building:   Bosco Verticale Location:   Milan, Italy 🇮🇹 Completed:  2014 Height Tower E: 116m (380 ft) Tower D: 84m (276 ft) Floors Tower E: 26 Tower D: 18 Floor Area Approximately 40,000m² (430,000 sq ft) Architect Boeri Studio The Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) in Milan is a pioneering example of sustainable urban architecture, integrating lush greenery into high rise living. The Bosco Verticale comprises two residential towers adorned with over 800 trees, 4,500 shrubs, and 15,000 plants, effectively creating a vertical forest. This green façade not only enhances the city’s aesthetic but also contributes to air purification, biodiversity, and energy efficiency. Completed in 2014, the towers offer residents a harmonious blend of urban living and nature, featuring luxurious apartments with expansive balconies that serve as personal gardens. The integration of vegetation provides natural insulation, reducing energy consumption and creating a comfortable living environment. Situated in Milan’s Porta Nuova district, Bosco Verticale symbolizes the city’s commitment to innovative and sustainable urban development. ⸻ Key Project Team 🏙️ Developer Hines COIMA Architect Stefano Boeri Architetti (Stefano Boeri, Gianandrea Barreca, Giovanni La Varra) Structural Engineer Arup Italia Main Contractors Colombo Costruzioni S.p.A. ZH - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SPA Landscape Designers Emanuela Borio Laura Gatti MEP Engineer Deerns Deerns Italia Facade Consultant Arup Italia Lighting Linea Light Group Interior Design COIMA IMAGE Design Haus Liberty ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel Formwork Services PERI Doors and Partitions Lualdi Infrastructure Design Alpina S.p.A. Project & Construction Management Hines Italia S.r.l. Time & Tender Management J&A Consultants s.r.l. Executive Design TEKNE SpA - Società Benefit Park Design LAND S.r.l. Construction Management MI.PR.AV. - S.R.L. - MILANO PROGETTAZIONI AVANZATE Botanical Consultants Studio Emanuela Borio Studio Laura Gatti Vertical Transportation KONE Electrical Components Vimar Building Materials Cotto d'Este CAMPOLONGHI ITALIA S.P.A. Punching Prevention and Rebar Coupling Systems Peikko Group Corporation Passenger and Materials Hoists Alimak Green Wall Irrigation Systems Irrigazione Cascina Pulita Structural Monitoring & Wind Engineering Politecnico di Milano Geotechnical Engineering Studio Geotecnico Italiano Srl Environmental Consultancy Habitech - Distretto Tecnologico Trentino Fire Safety Engineering Jensen Hughes Sustainability Consultancy MANENS - TIFS SOCIETA PER AZIONI ⸻ If your company contributed to this iconic addition to Milan’s skyline, please share your involvement in the comments below! 👇

Building:   The Bow Location:  Calgary, Alberta 🇨🇦 Completed: 2012 Height:   236m (774 ft) Floors:   58 Floor Area: 158,000m² (1,700,000 sq ft) Architect:  Foster + Partners The Bow is a prominent building on Calgary’s skyline, it stands as a testament to innovative design and engineering. As the headquarters for major energy companies, the 58 story tower was the tallest building in Calgary upon its completion in 2012. The Bow’s unique crescent shape is not just an architectural statement but also a functional design that maximizes natural light and energy efficiency. The building features three sky gardens, providing communal spaces with panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains and the Bow River. Located in downtown Calgary, The Bow has become an iconic symbol of the city’s economic and architectural growth. The Bow is currently the second tallest office tower in Calgary. It is also considered the start of redevelopment in Calgary's Downtown East Village. It was completed in 2012 and was ranked among the top 10 architectural projects in the world of that year according to Azure magazine. ⸻ Key Project Team 🏙️ Developer Matthews Architect Foster + Partners Zeidler Architecture Structural Engineer Halcrow Jacobs Main Contractor Ledcor MEP Engineer Cosentini Associates Electrical Contractor Western Electrical Management Ltd Fire Consultant LRI - Fire Protection & Building Code Acoustic Consultant Cerami & Associates, Inc. Wind Engineer RWDI Vertical Transportation KJA Consultants Inc. Landscape Architecture Gustafson Porter + Bowman Carson McCulloch Associates Interior Design Gensler Steel Contractor Walters Group Supreme Steel Concrete Contractor Dynamic Concrete Pumping Inc. Shoring Design HCM Group Geostructural Engineer Isherwood Geostructural Engineers Facade Consultant Entuitive Project Management Avison Young Signage Consultant Cygnus Transportation Engineer Watt Consulting Group Ltd. (WATT) Cost Consultant Altus Group Lighting Consultant Claude Engle Planning Consultant Sturgess Architecture Environmental Consultant Transsolar KlimaEngineering Hydraulics Consultant South Bow Concrete Supply Bow River Concrete Formwork PERI Facade Maintenance Equipment SkyFlo Consulting Inc Fire Protection Systems Spectrex Surveying Element Land Surveying Mechanical Contractor Arpi's Industries Ltd Elevators Otis Elevator Co. Ceiling Systems USG Geotechnical Engineer RJC Engineers Auditorium Acoustics Stages Consultants | Theatre Planning and Acoustics Design Facade Engineering ecoarc Cladding Brook Van Dalen Glazing Sotawall Limited Alberta Glass Antamex Industries Viracon Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Civil Engineer Kellam Berg Engineering If your company was involved in the construction of this amazing building, please let us know in the comments👇

Building:   Sixth and Guadalupe Location:   Austin, Texas 🇺🇸 Completed:  2023 Height:    875 ft (266.7 m) Floors:    66 Floor Area:  2.2m sq ft (204,386 m²) Architect:   Gensler Dominating Austin’s skyline, Sixth and Guadalupe stands as the city’s tallest tower, offering a harmonious blend of residential, office, and retail spaces. Completed in 2023, this 66-story skyscraper features 349 luxury residential units, 589,112 square feet of Class A office space, and 10,000 square feet of street level retail. Residents and tenants enjoy world class amenities, including expansive outdoor terraces, a sky pool deck, fitness centers, and unparalleled views of downtown Austin and the surrounding landscape. Situated at the intersection of 6th and Guadalupe Street, this iconic tower exemplifies Austin’s rapid urban evolution and commitment to sophisticated mixed-use developments. ⸻ Key Project Team 🏙️ Developers Lincoln Property Company Kairoi Residential DivcoWest Architect Gensler Structural Engineer BROCKETTE/DAVIS/DRAKE, INC. Main Contractor JE Dunn Construction MEP Engineer Wylie Engineering Civil Engineer LJA Vertical Transportation Walker Consultants Landscape Architect Nudge Design Building Exterior Lighting Cline Bettridge Bernstein Lighting Design Inc Facade Consultant (CDC) Curtainwall Design and Consulting, Inc. Branding and Marketing lookthinkmake: A Post House Creative Company ⸻ If your company contributed to this landmark project in Austin’s skyline, please share your involvement in the comments below! 👇

Building:   F5 Tower Location:   Seattle, Washington 🇺🇸 Completed:  2017 Height:    660 ft (201 m) Floors:    44 Floor Area:  761,493 sq ft (70,745 m²) Architect:   ZGF Architects F5 Tower, formerly known as The Mark, is a striking addition to Seattle’s skyline, seamlessly integrating luxury hospitality with cutting-edge office spaces. Completed in 2017, this 44-story skyscraper stands at 660 feet, making it the sixth-tallest building in Seattle. The tower encompasses 516,000 square feet of office space, fully leased by F5 Networks, and a 189-room luxury hotel operated by Lotte Hotels & Resorts. Designed by ZGF Architects, F5 Tower features angular glass curtain walls. The building incorporates sustainable design elements, including a rainwater capture system and a 35-foot living wall, achieving LEED Silver certification. Located at 801 5th Avenue, F5 Tower exemplifies Seattle’s evolution towards sophisticated urban development. ⸻ Key Project Team 🏙️ Developer Daniels Real Estate Architect ZGF Architects Structural Engineer Arup Coughlin Porter Lundeen Main Contractor JTM Construction Mechanical Contractor Hermanson Company Plumbing Auburn Mechanical, Inc. Electrical Contractor VECA Electric & Technologies Facade Consultant Harmon Glazing Viracon Interior Design Philippe Starck (Hotel) NBBJ Design (Office) Project Management Seneca Group MEP Engineer Syska Hennessy Group Civil Engineer Coughlin Porter Lundeen Lighting Design Lighting Design Alliance Preservation Consultant Ron Wright & Associates/Architects Vertical Transportation Consultant Edgett Williams Consulting Group, Inc. Elevators KONE Formwork Doka USA Doka Doors Kinship Group Allegion Hotel Operator Lotte Hotels and Resorts Owner KKR ⸻ If your company contributed to this iconic addition to Seattle’s skyline, please share your involvement in the comments below! 👇

Building:   The Pacifica Location:   Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿 Completed:  2020 Height:    178.7m (586 ft) Floors:    57 Floor Area:  44,138m² (475,000 sq ft) Architect:   Plus Architecture Standing tall in Auckland’s skyline, The Pacifica is New Zealand’s tallest residential skyscraper, offering unparalleled views of Waitematā Harbour and the cityscape. Completed in 2020, this 57-story tower seamlessly blends luxury living with modern design, featuring 273 high-end residences, including penthouses and apartments. Residents enjoy world-class amenities such as a heated lap pool, sauna, steam room, spa, gym, media room, residents’ lounge, library, and a barbecue terrace. Located in the heart of Auckland’s central business district, The Pacifica exemplifies the city’s evolution towards sophisticated urban living. ⸻ Key Project Team 🏙️ Developer Hengyi Pacific Architect Plus Architecture Structural Engineer BGT Structures WSP Main Contractor ICON Building Services Engineer (MEP) Stantec Wood & Grieve Engineers now part of Stantec Facade Consultant Inhabit Electrical Engineering ECS (Electrification Construction Services) Roofing Sansom Vertical Transportation KONE Fire Engineering Holmes Fire & Safety Solutions Acoustic Consultant Marshall Day Acoustics Interior Design Plus Architecture Cheshire Architects Ltd Planning Consultant Barker & Associates Landscape Architecture Boffa Miskell Limited Project Management AECOM Quantity Surveyor BBD New Zealand Hydraulics Consultant Cooke & Dowsett Plumbing Group Traffic Consultant Commute Transportation Wind Consultant MEL Consultants Concrete Supply Allied Concrete Structural Subcontractor Dominion Constructors Ltd Facade Maintenance Equipment King Facade International Formwork PERI Other Collaborators 🏙️ CBRE Aquaheat Group Positive Planning Limited Nauhria Group Brandspank ⸻ If your company contributed to this iconic addition to Auckland’s skyline, please share your involvement in the comments below! 👇

Building: Elite Residence Location: Dubai Marina, UAE 🇦🇪 Completed: 2012 Height: 380.5m (1,248 ft) Floors: 87 (76 above ground) Floor Area: 162,000m² (1.74m sq ft) Architect: Adnan Saffarini Soaring above the Dubai Marina, Elite Residence is one of the tallest residential skyscrapers in the world. Completed in 2012, the tower combines classic architectural elements with modern luxury living — offering panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf and the iconic Palm Jumeirah. Elite Residence includes over 700 residential units, ranging from one-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom penthouses, with world-class amenities including swimming pools, spas, fitness centers, and recreation areas. Located in one of Dubai’s most vibrant districts, it reflects the city’s ambition, vertical lifestyle, and architectural grandeur. ⸻ Key Project Team 🏙️ Developer Tameer Holding Investment LLC Gemstone Development Architect Engineer Adnan Saffarini Office (EAS) Structural Engineer WSP in the Middle East Halcrow QS Rider Levett Bucknall RLB Main Contractor Arabian Construction Co. MEP Engineer Al Asri Engineering Consultant Facade Al Abbar Group Cladtech International Facade Lighting Services LLC Facade Maintenance Manntech International Elevators & Vertical Transportation KONE HVAC SKM Air Conditioning LLC Carrier Concrete Supply Unibeton Ready Mix | Leading Through Innovation Steelwork Emirates Building Systems Co. (LLC) Tiger Steel Engineering L.L.C. Building Management System (BMS) Honeywell Fire & Life Safety Systems NAFFCO GROUP Cladding & Glazing GULF GLASS IND. CO. LLC Lighting OSRAM Formwork Doka Middle East & Africa Doka Sealants Dow Sika Interior Design Zen Interiors Fitout Bureau Interiors Furin Interiors If your company contributed to this iconic residential tower in the heart of Dubai Marina, drop your name in the comments below! 👇

Building: Bank of America Tower Location: New York City, USA 🇺🇸 Completed: 2009 Height: 366m (1,200 ft) Floors: 55 Floor Area: 195,000m² (2.1 million sq ft) Architect: Cookfox Architects Located at One Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan, the Bank of America Tower was one of the first sustainable and high-performing skyscrapers built in New York City. Completed in 2009, it was the first skyscraper to receive LEED Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The tower was designed to reflect a commitment to environmental responsibility, with innovations like a greywater recycling system, a cogeneration plant, and floor-to-ceiling insulated glazing to maximize natural light. The base of the building incorporates the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Key Project Team 🏙️ Developer The Durst Organization Bank of America Architects COOKFOX Architects Adamson Associates Architects Structural Engineer Severud Associates MEP Engineer Jaros, Baum & Bolles Construction Manager Tishman Speyer Sustainability Consultant Cookfox Architects Environmental Defense Fund Facade Permasteelisa Group Permasteelisa North America TOWER ERECTORS INC Viracon Facade Maintenance Manntech International Entek Engineering Elevators & Vertical Transportation Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) VDA | Elevator/Escalator Consulting & Inspection Firm Interior Gensler HVAC JDP Mechanical Carrier HVAC Carrier Geotechnical Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers Lighting Design Cline Bettridge Bernstein Lighting Design Inc Landscape Architecture HMWhite Access Waldron Engineering & Construction, Inc. Acoustics Jaffe Holden Shen Milsom & Wilke (SM&W) Code JAM Consultants, Inc. Energy Concept Viridian Solar Wind Alan G. Davenport Wind Consultants Altpowerng Construction Hoist Alimak Sealant Dow Corning Steelwork ArcelorMittal Owen Steel Company Inc. LEED Certification Support E4 Inc U.S. Green Building Council Other Collaborators 🏙️ Grace Construction Products Bank of America Corporate Real Estate Durst Environmental NYC Department of Buildings NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) Tenant Fit-Out Structure Tone Turner Construction Company If your company contributed to this incredible building, drop your name in the comments below! 👇

The Taj Mahal: A 17th-Century Masterclass in Design-Build Integration Few monuments capture the imagination like the Taj Mahal but beyond its romantic legacy lies a construction marvel that continues to inspire architects, engineers, and builders centuries later. Commissioned in 1632, this architectural masterpiece was 25 year in the making, with over 20,000 artisans and workers. From its perfectly symmetrical layout to the load distributing plinth, the Taj Mahal stands as a case study in multi-disciplinary coordination, material logistics, and structural ingenuity. Consider this: White marble sourced from over 250km away was transported using an elaborate network of oxen and river rafts. Its double-dome structure balances beauty with acoustics and weight management. Precision planning ensured foundation stability near the Yamuna River, even after 400 years. For modern construction professionals, the Taj isn’t just a UNESCO World Heritage Site — it’s a reminder that innovation, scale, and craftsmanship can coexist. #Architecture #ConstructionInnovation #TajMahal #DesignBuild #StructuralEngineering #HistoricalArchitecture