Super Structures Being Built That Are Right Out of A Science Fiction Movie

The Burj Dubai in Dubai next year (when its complete) it will be the tallest man made structure in the world with a predicted height of 818m. The tallest building on earth now, excluding an antenna, is taipei 101 in taiwan which is 509m.

234m the cctv in China building design and shape is another incredible addition to beijing’s skyline. the shape, described as a ‘z criss-cross’ results in a high, conspicuously unsupported corner at the front.

chicago spire, when its complete in 2010, will be the world’s tallest residential building and the tallest building of any like it in the western world. The 609m building will stand out in the chicago skyline.

This monstrous, 300m tall building will hold the gazprom headquarters in st. petersburg, Russia. It will change color up to ten times per day depending on the position of the sun.

This project is in the final stages of approval and construction will start soon. Due to the size of the plan it will take at least 15 years to complete. The area will be crowned by 2 x 200m towers and completely transform the island of penang.

This is a nautical theme, the 10 smaller towers are supposed to represent sailing boats and the larger building is the lighthouse.

The Development has begun on residence antilia in India. The building might actually succeed as a stunning, green piece of architecture.

Moscow, Russia Tower will be the tallest building in europe when completed in 2012 and its twice the height of the eiffel tower.

Skyscraper to be completed in 2009 in chicago. When you get close and look up at the ripple/jelly effect created by variously sized balconies.