Chicago group files plans for world's tallest building

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Real estate developer European American Realty Ltd and architectural and engineering firm Skidmore Owings and Merrill have filed an application and drawings with the Chicago Planning and Development Dept for the license to build the world's tallest building. the 1,537 ft or 468 m, 112-story building would be supported completely by a concrete core and be topped out with two 463-ft or 141-m antennas. Its roof will surpass that of the world's tallest building, the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, by 54 ft or 16.5 m.

Land Subdivision and Land Development, Engineering Services, Subdividers & Developers, Subdividers and Developers, Building, Developing, and General Contracting, GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS, New Private Construction, Real estate developers, Construction, Engineering firms, Licensing agreements, Skyscrapers, High rise buildings, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill L.L.P., European American Realty Ltd.

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Bishopsgate Tower to be tallest in London's financial district

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Design details of Bishopsgate Tower, which will be the tallest building in London's financial district, are presented. Architects from Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates have designed the tower.

Facilities & equipment, England, London, England, Buildings and facilities, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates P.C.

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Concrete 'fins' will support Dubayy Tower

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The design prepared by Foster & Partners for the tower under construction in Dubai is described. The balancing of the 330 meter tower on concrete 'fins' is discussed.

United Arab Emirates, Criticism and interpretation, Foster & Partners

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