Friday, February 4, 2011

Future World Skyscrapers

1)The Abraj Al Bait Towers
Under construction in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is expected to be 601m (1,972 ft) tall when completed in 2011.It will then become the second-tallest building in the world. It will also be a building with the largest building in the world with a floor area of 1,500,000 m2 (16,150,000 sq ft) and the tallest hotel in the world.

2)The Tokyo Sky Tree
Under construction in Tokyo's Sumida district is expected to be 634m (2,080 ft) tall. It will be a broadcasting tower to replace the old Tokyo Tower. Construction began in 2008 and completion is expected in 2011, with public access in the spring of 2012.

3)The Pentominium
Under construction in Dubai, is expected to be 516m (1,693 ft) tall and have 120 floors. When completed, it would be the tallest all-residential building in the world. Construction began in 2007 and completion is expected in 2013.

4)The Shanghai Tower
Under construction in Shanghai, next to the Shanghai World Financial Center and the Jin Mao Building, is expected to be 632m (2,073 ft). Completion is expected in 2014.

5) India Tower
Under construction in Mumbai's Marine Lines, is expected to be 720m (2,360 ft) tall. It is design for use as a hotel and residential. Construction comment started in 2010 and it is expected to be completed by 2016

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