Explore skyscrapers by region

Browse regional overviews, country guides and city profiles across six regions.

Regions: 06
Countries covered: 19
Tallest: 828 m

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Heights to architectural top · per CTBUH standard · tallest completed buildings per region.

East Asia 03 countries 632 m tallest
East Asia
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China's supertall skylines, South Korea's landmark towers and Japan's high-rise architecture.
Countries
Southeast Asia 04 countries 679 m tallest
Southeast Asia
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From Kuala Lumpur's Merdeka 118 to the skylines of Singapore, Bangkok and Vietnam's major cities.
Countries
North America 02 countries 541 m tallest
North America
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Explore the skyscraper traditions of New York and Chicago alongside Toronto's high-rise skyline.
Countries
- United States New York · Chicago · Miami
- Canada Toronto
Middle East 05 countries 828 m tallest
Middle East
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Record-breaking towers and major high-rise districts across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
Countries
Europe 03 countries 462 m tallest Lakhta Center · Saint Petersburg
Europe
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High-rise districts in London, Frankfurt and Milan, shaped by different urban histories and planning rules.
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Australia & Oceania 02 countries 322.5 m tallest Q1 · Gold Coast
Australia & Oceania
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Coastal skylines and residential towers in Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast and Auckland.
Countries
- Australia Sydney · Melbourne · Gold Coast
- New Zealand Auckland

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