skyscrapers

The newest addition to Pioneer Courthouse Square, the uniquely-shaped Fox Tower was completed in 2000 with a design intended to limit shadows over the square. It is named for the Fox Theatre that formerly occupied the site, and still contains a cinema.

Completed in 1972, the unique design of the Transamerica Building is a defining element of the San Francisco skyline.

Completed in 1914 with a height of 462 feet, this Seattle skyscraper built by New York architects was the tallest building in the west for decades.

Now officially named the Willis Tower, this 1973 Chicago skyscraper is the tallest building in the western hemisphere at 1,450 feet.

The world headquarters of the Hearst media corporation, this unique skyscraper was begun in the 1920s, abandoned due to the Depression, and finally completed to an ultra-modern, environmentally-friendly design by Norman Foster in 2006.

Completed in 2009, the "twelve | west" building houses the headquarters of its architects, plus retail space and luxury apartments.

Designed by Norman Foster, 30 St Mary Axe in London is one of the most unique skyscrapers in the world.

The tallest skyscraper in New York City, the Empire State Building has been one of the city's most beloved and recognizable symbols since its completion in 1931. The views from the top are unsurpassed.