The World'S 25 Tallest Buildings Currently Under Construction

As the global population continues to rise, dense cities face mounting challenges in catering to the needs of billions of people living and working in urban areas. Architects have long explored the skyscraper typology as a solution to these challenges, integrating commercial spaces and public amenities within residential buildings to create all-inclusive experiences for tenants. Over the years, skyscrapers have evolved into multifaceted vertical communities that aim to address the complexities of urban living.

Every year, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) ranks the tallest buildings worldwide, encompassing completed projects, those under construction, and proposed developments. In this updated 2024 article, ArchDaily presents a list of the 25 tallest buildings currently under construction, along with their expected completion dates. These skyscrapers showcase the latest innovations in architecture, engineering, and urban planning.

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Despite their potential to address urban challenges, skyscrapers remain a topic of contention. Governments worldwide have begun introducing regulations against their construction, citing concerns over environmental impact, urban aesthetics, and mental health implications for pedestrians. Nevertheless, the global appetite for vertical living and working spaces continues to fuel the rise of skyscrapers.

Read on to discover the 25 tallest buildings under construction in 2024 and how they are shaping the skylines of tomorrow.

Location: Guangzhou, ChinaHeight: 376 m / 1,232 ftFloors: 60Architects: Skidmore, Owings & MerrillBuilding Function: OfficeStart of Construction: 2019Expected Completion: 2025

Location: Tokyo, JapanHeight: 390 m / 1,280 ftFloors: 63Architects: Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei IncBuilding Function: Hotel / Residential / OfficeStart of Construction: 2023Expected Completion: 2027

Location: Rizhao, ChinaHeight: 390 m / 1,280 ftFloors: 86Architects: NABuilding Function: Hotel / OfficeStart of Construction: 2019Expected Completion: 2026

Location: Shenzhen, ChinaHeight: 393 m / 1,289 ftFloors: 77Architects: Foster + PartnersBuilding Function: OfficeStart of Construction: 2021Expected Completion: 2025

Location: Shenzhen, ChinaHeight: 394 m / 1,293 ftFloors: 78Architects: Zaha Hadid ArchitectsBuilding Function: Hotel / Office Start of Construction: 2021Expected Completion: 2027

Location: Shenzhen, ChinaHeight: 394 m / 1,294 ftFloors: 81Architects: Pelli Clarke & PartnersBuilding Function: Office Start of Construction: 2024Expected Completion: 2029

Location: Chengdu, ChinaHeight: 396 m / 1,299 ftFloors: 82Architects: NABuilding Function: OfficeStart of Construction: 2021Expected Completion: 2028

Location: Wuhan, ChinaHeight: 400 m / 1,312 ftFloors: 82Architects: Kohn Pedersen Fox AssociatesBuilding Function: OfficeStart of Construction: 2020Expected Completion: 2025

Location: Shenzhen, ChinaHeight: 407 m / 1,335 ftFloors: 83Architects: Woods BagotBuilding Function: Hotel / Residential Start of Construction: 2020Expected Completion: 2026

Location: Nanjing, ChinaHeight: 417 m / 1,367 ftFloors: 88Architects: ArupBuilding Function: Hotel / OfficeStart of Construction: 2016Expected Completion: 2026

Location: Abidjan, Côte d'IvoireHeight: 421 m / 1,381 ftFloors: 75Architects: Pierre FakhouryBuilding Function: OfficeStart of Construction: 2019Expected Completion: 2026

Location: New York City, United StatesHeight: 423 m / 1,388 ftFloors: 60Architects: Foster + Partners; Severud Associates Consulting EngineersBuilding Function: OfficeStart of Construction: 2018Expected Completion: 2025

Location: Jinan, ChinaHeight: 428 m / 1,404 ftFloors: 88Architects: Skidmore, Owings & MerrillBuilding Function: Hotel / SOHO / OfficeStart of Construction: 2017Expected Completion: 2024

Location: Haikou, ChinaHeight: 428 m / 1,404 ftFloors: 94Architects: HENNBuilding Function: Hotel / Office / ResidentialStart of Construction: 2015Expected Completion: 2027

Location: Dongguan, ChinaHeight: 450 m / 1,476 ftFloors: 94Architects: Kohn Pedersen Fox AssociatesBuilding Function: Office / HotelStart of Construction: 2021Expected Completion: 2027

Location: Chongqing, ChinaHeight: 458 m / 1,503 ftFloors: 98Architects: Kohn Pedersen Fox AssociatesBuilding Function: Hotel / OfficeStart of Construction: 2007Expected Completion: 2025

Location: Suzhou, ChinaHeight: 460 m / 1,509 ftFloors: 100Architects: Skidmore, Owings & MerrillBuilding Function: Residential / OfficeStart of Construction: 2022Expected Completion: 2028

Location: Wuhan, ChinaHeight: 475 m / 1,558 ftFloors: 84Architects: Ronald Lu & PartnersBuilding Function: OfficeStart of Construction: 2012Expected Completion: 2029

Location: Monterrey, MexicoHeight: 475 m / 1,559 ftFloors: 88Architects: Pozas ArquitectosBuilding Function: Office / Residential / Office / HotelStart of Construction: 2020Expected Completion: 2026

Location: ShanghaiHeight: 480 m / 1,575 ftFloors: 97Architects: Kohn Pedersen Fox AssociatesBuilding Function: Observation / Serviced Apartments / Hotel / OfficeStart of Construction: 2020Expected Completion: 2030

Location: Rizhao, ChinaHeight: 485 m / 1,591 ftFloors: 94Architects: Beijing Tsinghua Tongheng Planning & Design Institute Co.LtdBuilding Function: Residential / Hotel / OfficeStart of Construction: 2019Expected Completion: 2028

Location: Chengdu, ChinaHeight: 489 m / 1,604 ftFloors: 95Architects: Kohn Pedersen Fox AssociatesBuilding Function: Office / ExhibitionStart of Construction: 2019Expected Completion: 2027

Location: Xi'an, ChinaHeight: 498 m / 1,634 ftFloors: 101Architects: Skidmore, Owings & MerrillBuilding Function: Hotel / OfficeStart of Construction: 2019Expected Completion: NA

Location: Dubai, UAEHeight: 517 m / 1,696 ftFloors: 125Architects: Woods BagotBuilding Function: ResidentialStart of Construction: 2024Expected Completion: 2028

Location: Dubai, UAEHeight: 595 m / 1,952 ftFloors: 105Architects: NABuilding Function: Residential Start of Construction: 2022Expected Completion: 2026

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on April 18th, 2022 and was updated on December 30th, 2024.