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The World's Highest Observation Decks

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

The taller, the bigger, the more eye-catching the better: more and more companies around the world are investing millions in spectacular corporate buildings in a desire to express their identity through architecture.

The World's Most Spectacular Corporate Buildings

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT

The Heights of Hospitality: The World's Highest Hotels

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:00:00 GMT

The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, opened last week, may hold the new record for the world's tallest hotel building, but the true leader in sky-high accommodations remains the Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong.

Vertical Velocity: Taiwan Home to World's Fastest Elevators

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:00:00 GMT

The elevators currently the fastest in the world were manufactured by the Japanese corporation Toshiba. Passengers are catapulted at a speed of 1,010 meters per minute, or 60 km/h, from the fifth to the 89th floor of Taipei 101.

New York City's 8 Spruce Street recipient of Emporis Skyscraper Award

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:00:00 GMT

The results of the 2011 Emporis Skyscraper Award are now in: 8 Spruce Street in New York City is the winner of the renowned architecture prize for new skyscrapers.

Toronto, North America's new high-rise metropolis

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Nowhere else in North America are more high-rises currently being built

Moscow is the new European capital of skyscrapers

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Five out of the ten tallest skyscrapers in Europe are currently located in Moscow, including the tallest building in Europe, called Mercury City.

China leading race of world’s Top 10 future skyscrapers

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Nine out of the ten future skyscrapers are located in Asia. Nevertheless, Dubai is no longer booming with construction, instead China is now leading therace with 6 of the 10 tallest skyscrapers currently being built.

“Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA” tops spa ranking

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The spa in the world’s highest hotel, the Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong, has been selected by Emporis’ architecture experts as having the best view in the world.

10 spectacular Japanese designs

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The worldwide editors of Emporis have chosen 10 buildings in Japan for their spectacular architecture

Die höchsten Gebäude Deutschlands

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Deutsche Wolkenkratzer im internationalen Vergleich sehr klein

Les plus hauts bâtiments en France

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

La Défense est le centre français d’architecture de gratte-ciel

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.