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Jeddah Tower Case Study reveals the design and engineering behind Jeddah Tower, a skyscraper that redefines the global skyline
Yagmur Baydır
August 11, 2025
🌍 The latest in architecture and design, at a glance:
10 Projects by MAD Architects highlights MAD Architects' innovative designs that blend futuristic concepts with functional architecture.
China Launches 600 km/h Maglev introduces China’s 600 km/h maglev train, pushing the limits of high-speed rail technology.
Taichung Green Museumbrary by SANAA blends art and literature in SANAA’s design, creating a space that encourages exploration and reflection.
Jeddah Tower Case Study reveals the design and engineering behind Jeddah Tower, a skyscraper that redefines the global skyline.
West Bund Grand Theatre in Shanghai offers a dynamic space for the performing arts, setting a cultural benchmark for the city.
Central Park Tower in New York rises above the city with luxurious residences and breathtaking views of Central Park.
Construction is underway on the world’s largest free-span timber roof in Vancouver, as work begins on the Freedom Mobile Arch.
Waterfront Culture Center by Kengo Kuma integrates nature and architecture with Kengo Kuma’s design, creating a space for cultural exchange and community engagement.
The desire to reach for the sky runs very deep in the human psyche.
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Parametric Architecture
10 Projects by MAD Architects Redefining Form
China Launches 600 km/h Maglev, Cutting Rail Times Nearly in Half
Taichung Green Museumbrary: Taiwan’s First Combined Museum and Library by SANAA
Jeddah Tower Case Study: How the World’s Tallest Skyscraper Will Surpass Burj Khalifa
 Design-Tech Talk 6.0Design-Tech Talk 6.0 is a free, two-day event exploring the latest innovations in architecture, design, and technology. The event is scheduled for August 16 & 17, 2025. |  Body Architecture 4.0This workshop explores the integration of computational design and AI to create innovative, body-centric designs. The workshop is scheduled for September 27 & 28, 2025. |
Waterfront Culture Center by Kengo Kuma to Open in 2026 on Copenhagen’s Paper Island
World’s Largest Free-Span Timber Roof Underway at Vancouver’s Freedom Mobile Arch
Central Park Tower: World’s Tallest Residential Skyscraper
West Bund Grand Theatre by Schmidt Hammer Lassen
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