10 best skyscrapers of 2023 that will take your breath away (11 photos)

The end of the year is a time to take stock in a wide variety of areas. Most of all, various ratings that relate to the entertainment sector and famous personalities flash in the information field. But there are also less obvious, but no less interesting tops.





For example, the Dezeen portal compiled a review in which it named the 10 best skyscrapers in the world built (or completed) this year.

Skyscraper "Spiral", New York, USA



The skyscraper got its name thanks to the terraces that seem to wrap around the building. The height of the “Spiral” is 314 meters.

Shenzhen Women and Children Center, China





The 100-meter Center for Women and Children is the brightest and most colorful skyscraper in this top. It was designed by the famous Dutch architectural bureau MVRDV.

POD Pinheiros, Sao Paulo, Brazil



The uniqueness of this skyscraper is that it combines external and internal living spaces, which creates a unique architectural design.

320 Granville, Vancouver, Canada



The glazed, wavy facade of the 30-story building symbolizes water ripples. The effect is enhanced and harmoniously combines with the location of the skyscraper, which is located near the harbor.

Lever House, New York, USA



SOM carried out a unique project to restore a 70-year-old skyscraper. The glazed facade is the second layer of the original classical facade. This kind of work is intended to show how old buildings can be renovated, the design of which is out of line with modern architectural trends.

Alberni, Vancouver, Canada



Famous Japanese architect Kengo Kuma designed one of the most unusual skyscrapers of this year. The idea was to preserve the view and increase additional natural light into the apartments.

Brooklyn Tower, New York, USA



This brutal skyscraper is the tallest building in Brooklyn. It is built above the historic Dimes Bank and integrated into its podium. The height of the Brooklyn Tower is 325 meters.

Quay Quarter Tower, Sydney, Australia



This skyscraper is a modernization of a building built back in the 1970s. It is a good example of urban transformation and the adaptation of outdated buildings to the modern world.

Mitica, Mexico City, Mexico



The height of this skyscraper is 267 meters - it is the tallest building in Mexico City. The oval shape of the building is intended to soften the overall appearance and create a formal resemblance to the mountains surrounding the city.

Platina 220, Sao Paulo, Brazil



Platina is the tallest skyscraper in Sao Paulo. The building consists of 4 blocks of different heights, which gives a unique look to this 172-meter skyscraper