Trump Tower in Chicago was the tallest building completed in 2009.
Data produced by the CTBUH suggests that over 100 buildings 200 metres or taller will be completed worldwide within the next 12 months. From 2012, it is expected that there will be a drop in the number of tall buildings completed due to the global recession, until the worldwide economy recovers.
The Ten Tallest Buildings Completed in 2009
1. Trump International Hotel and Tower, Chicago (423 m)
2. Bank of America Tower, New York (365 m)
3. China World Trade Centre III, Beijing (330 m)
4. Arraya Centre Office Tower, Kuwait City (300 m)
5. Aqua, Chicago (262 m)
6. Al Fardan Residences, Doha (253 m)
7. Shanghai IFC South Tower, Shanghai (250 m)
8. RunHua International Building, Wuxi (248 m)
9. Hongdu International Plaza, Wuxi (248 m)
10. Xinjiekou Department Store Phase 2, Nanjing (240 m)
“It is evident that the trend for tall continues onwards and upwards. Even with these precarious global economic conditions, the CTBUH reports that 2010 promises to be by far the most active in the history of the skyscraper,” reports World Architecture News.
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