This year has seen the completion of many signature tall buildings, including the One World Trade Center in New York City. CNN reports that 2015 promises to be another busy year for skyscraper construction across the globe. At least 10 super-tall towers are due to be completed next year, according to the CNN report. They are:
1. Shanghai Tower
Shanghai, China - 2,073 feet
2. Wuhan Center
Wuhan, China - 2,073 feet
3. Marina 101
Dubai, UAE - 1,399 feet
4. 432 Park Ave
New York - 1,397 feet
5. Capital Market Authority Tower
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 1,263 feet
6. Dalian Eton Place Tower 1
Dalian, China - 1,257 feet
7. Vostok Tower
Moscow, Russia - 1,224 feet
8. OKO-South Tower
Moscow, Russia - 1,555 feet
9. Forum 66 Tower 2
Shenyang, China - 1,150 feet
10. ADNOC Headquarters
Dubai, UAE - 1,122 feet
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