You hop in a skyscraper elevator, glance at the floor buttons and—oh, hold on. There’s 12 … and 14. Where’s 13? Is it hidden behind a secret panel? Do the rich people have it all to themselves? Is it ...

From soaring skylines in East Asia to vertical expansions in the Middle East, skyscrapers have become defining features of modern urban landscapes. Some of these metropolises are even best known the ...

When the first skyscraper was built in Chicago in 1885 — a modest ten storeys — people were afraid to walk under the steel-framed building, fearing it would collapse. Today, as towers made of wood go ...

Skyscrapers continue to shape the modern urban world. These structures reflect changes in architecture, engineering and city planning. Each year, taller buildings appear across various cities, used ...

Today, AD joins architect Nick Potts in London to explore the city’s unique skyline. From the Gherkin to the Cheesegrater and the Walkie Talkie, these skyscrapers are as iconic for their nicknames as ...