skyscrapers
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The Shard
London, England
2009-12
Designed by Renzo Piano and completed in 2012, The Shard is a striking pyramidal skyscraper in Southwark, London. As of 2023, it is the tallest building in the UK. It contains offices, restaurants, a hotel, apartments, and a viewing gallery.
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Hoff Building
Boise, Idaho
1930
Constructed in 1930 with eleven floors, this striking Art Deco building was Boise's first skyscraper. Originally a hotel with 400 rooms, it has housed offices since 1976 and is now part of the Capitol Area Historic District.
- Wells Fargo Center Portland, Oregon 1972
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Chrysler Building
New York, New York
1928
In a time of intense competition to build ever higher, Walter P. Chrysler commissioned a skyscraper to surpass all others.
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Empire State Building
New York, New York
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.
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The Gherkin
England
Designed by Norman Foster, 30 St Mary Axe in London is one of the most unique skyscrapers in the world.
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Twelve West Building
Completed in 2009, the "twelve | west" building houses the headquarters of its architects, plus retail space and luxury apartments.
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Hearst Tower
New York
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.
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Sears Tower
Chicago, Illinois
1973
Now officially named the Willis Tower, this 1973 Chicago skyscraper is the tallest building in the western hemisphere at 1,450 feet.
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Smith Tower
Seattle, Washington
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.
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Transamerica Pyramid
San Francisco, California
1972
Completed in 1972, the unique design of the Transamerica Building is a defining element of the San Francisco skyline.
- Yeon Building Portland, Oregon 1911