Below are 10 of SOME of the world's most amazing skyscrapers. Feel free to add what I've overlooked..
Swiss Re Building, England
London's 40-story Swiss Re Building is also known as 30 St Mary Axe, or, if you prefer a more colorful nickname, the "Gherkin," which was given in response to its appearance.
The most distinctive feature in the design of the 101-floor Shanghai World Financial Center is an aperture at the peak.
Aqua Building, U.S.
Designed by Jeanne Gang, Chicago's 86-story Aqua Building is the largest project ever awarded to an American firm headed by a woman.
Eureka Tower, Australia
Melbourne's 975-ft Eureka Tower has 24 carat (100%) gold plated glass windows on the top 10 floors of the building.
Petronas Towers, Malaysia
The 88-floor Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur remain the tallest twin buildings in the world, though their record-breaking height was surpassed in 2004 by Taipei 101.
Burj Khalifa, United Arab Emirates
At 2,717 feet tall, Dubai's Burj Khalifa is the tallest man-made structure ever built.
Torre Agbar, Spain
According to architect Jean Nouvel, Barcelona's 38-story Torre Agbar was inspired by Montserrat, a mountain near Barcelona, and by the shape of a geyser rising into the air.
Taipei 101, Taiwan
In 2010, officials proposed a plan that would expand on the Taipei 101 (which, appropriately, has 101 floors) to add five additional floors by 2012.
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