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World's biggest shopping malls

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

The economic boom in Asia is reflected in the development of modern temples of consumerism. Nine out of ten of the world’s biggest shopping malls are located in Asia.

The most spectacular churches of the world

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT

The top 10 most spectacular modern churches worldwide were chosen by a committee of building experts from Emporis. The jury valued novel design, original materials and groundbreaking building techniques. Only churches built after 2000 were judged by the jury.

World's best skyscraper is in Barcelona

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The winner of the renowned Emporis Skyscraper Award 2010 is Hotel Porta Fira in Barcelona. An expert committee annually presents this award to an exceptional building at least 100 meters tall completed within the award year. The critically acclaimed prize for global architecture is now in its 11^th year.

ICS acquired Emporis, Provider of Global Building Information

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT

ICS, an internet holding company based in Hamburg/Germany, announced that it has acquired the privately-held Emporis GmbH. Emporis is a leading provider of building information on a global basis. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Frankfurt/Germany, the company runs the world´s largest website about buildings. Emporis was formerly known as Skyscrapers.com.

Chicago’s “Aqua” selected as 2009 Skyscraper of the Year

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT

The jury of the Emporis Skyscraper Award has announced Aqua, an 81-story residential and hotel tower in Chicago, as the winner of the 2009 Skyscraper of the Year. The award, now celebrating its tenth year, is given annually to a building at least 100 meters tall and completed within the award year.

Tokyo's Cocoon Tower selected as 2008 Skyscraper of the Year

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Frankfurt, 19 January 2009: With an impressive score of 77 voting points, the world's most renowned architectural prize for high-rise buildings, the Emporis Skyscraper Award, goes to Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower in Tokyo. This university building in Tokyo's Shinjuku district has been selected out of 384 eligible buildings worldwide over 100 meters tall which were completed in 2008.