World’s next tallest tower is super green and really pink
Chinese towers reach for new heights —
The Phoenix Towers, designed by UK-based Chetwoods Architects, will be taller than Burj Khalifa in Dubai, currently the world's tallest completed building.
courtesy Chetwoods Architects
Celestial spheres —
Three of the spheres in between the towers will serve as celestial-themed restaurants. There are also plans for a giant, wind-powered kaleidoscope.
courtesy Chetwoods Architects
Getting off the drawing board —
Last year, another architectural attempt to beat the world's tallest building record was postponed in the Chinese city of Changsa, due to the lack of government approval. The Phoenix Towers are still waiting for the final nod from Wuhan's mayor.
courtesy Chetwoods Architects
Burj Khalifa (Dubai) —
If completed, the largest Phoenix tower will reach one kilometer into the sky. It will be 172 meters taller than Burj Khalifa (pictured) in Dubai, which currently holds the record as the tallest structure ever built.
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Kingdom Tower (Saudi Arabia) —
Saudi Arabia's Kingdom Tower is also planned to reach one kilometer into the sky, but is not due for completion until 2019.
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