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Boston’s tallest buildings since its completion in 1976, the John Hancock Tower is well-known for its architectural achievements and engineering flaws. The building’s opening was delayed for several years as a result of failing glass panels, yet subsequently was awarded several prominent architectural awards. John Hancock Tower Boston

Completed in 1925, this historic building won 1st place in a widely-publicized international design competition. This Chicago Landmark influenced future high-rise buildings in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Tribune Tower - Chicago, IL

The tallest building in the world, for one short year until 1931, surpassed by the Empire State Building, this Art Deco-style, Manhattan, NY office tower was built by the car manufacturer Chrysler Corporation, and served as its corporate headquarters until the mid-1950’s. Chrysler Building

Recently completed in 2017, Lotte World Tower is the tallest building in South Korea and the 5th tallest in the world. The slender, cone-shaped, tapered, aesthetically-designed skyscraper incorporates retail components, offices, a 7-star luxury hotel, and “Officetels”. Lotte World Tower South Korea

An icon of modern Taiwan and the tallest building upon completion in 2004, TAIPEI 101, also known as Taipei World Financial Center, is home to the Taiwan Stock Exchange. After achieving US Green Building Council LEED Platinum Level, Taipei 101 is now acknowledged as the world’s tallest green building. Taipei 101

A classic obelisk-shaped monumental building, One World Trade Center was completed November 2, 2014.  The site includes the National September 11th Memorial commemorating those killed in the terrorist attacks on the former World Trade Center. One World Trade Center NYC

The tallest structure in the world, standing at 2,722 ft (830 meters), just over 1/2 mile high, Burj Khalifa (Khalifa Tower) opened in 2010 as a centerpiece building in a large-scale, mixed-use development called Downtown Dubai. The building originally referred to as Dubai Tower was renamed in honor of the president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.  Burj Khalifa - Dubai, United Arab Emirates  

The tallest building in Los Angeles from its completion in 1928 until 1964, this iconic municipal building has served as the center of Los Angeles city government for nearly 90 years.  Los Angeles City Hall

Adjacent to the White House, the Eisenhower Executive Office Building was built from 1871 to 1888 to accommodate the growing staffs of the State, War, and Navy Departments.  The building represents one of the finest examples of French Second Empire architecture and currently houses a majority of offices for White House staff, Executive Branch federal agencies, and the Office of the Vice President of the United States. Eisenhower Executive Office Building

30 Rockefeller Plaza, nicknamed 30 Rock, is a 70-story Art Deco style office building in New York City’s midtown. This iconic building was completed in 1933 and is the centerpiece of the 19-tower Rockefeller Center complex.  Re-branded as the Comcast Building in 2015, the building was formerly called the RCA Building until 1988 and the GE Building from 1988 through 2015. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987.  Read more here>> 30-rockefeller-plaza

Centered in downtown Philadelphia is the nation's largest municipal building, serving the city's government for over 100 years.  This historic building is situated in the geographical center of William Penn's original 1682 plans for the city.  At 548 feet, including the statue of city founder William Penn topping the clock tower, it was the tallest building in the world from 1894 to 1908. Read more about Philadelphia City Hall building in this PDF -- Feature Property - Philadelphia City Hall - October 2016

Standing over 1,000 feet and 73 stories tall, U.S. Bank Tower is a Los Angeles landmark and the tallest building in the western United States. A prominent building in Los Angeles’ central business district, U.S. Bank Tower features cascading terraces with dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean, Hollywood Hills, and San Gabriel Mountains. The building’s helipad is the 3rd tallest helicopter landing facility in the world. Skyslide, the first-of-its-kind enclosed glass, outdoor, high-rise passenger slide opens in late June 2016. Read more about the U.S. Bank Tower in this PDF -- Feature Property - U.S. Bank Tower - June 2016

The Watergate complex is a group of five buildings next to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, DC. Development construction commenced on the first of three residential buildings in 1963. The 5th and final building (office) was completed in 1971. The Watergate Hotel and Office Building was made famous by the 1972 burglary that led to the resignation of President Richard M. Nixon. The redeveloped Watergate Hotel opens this month after being closed since August 2007. Read more about the Watergate Complex in this PDF -- Feature Property - Watergate Complex - May 2016

A group of seven inter-connected, mixed-use, high-rise buildings, located on the International Riverfront, in downtown Detroit, Michigan, the General Motors Renaissance Center is the global headquarters of General Motors. The cylinder-shaped tower, in the center of the complex, "The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center", is the tallest all-hotel building in the Western Hemisphere. Read more about the General Motors Renaissance Center in this PDF -- Feature Property - General Motors Renaissance Center - April 2016

Located in the National Register of Historic Places - Custom House District, the original neoclassical designed Boston Custom House building was completed in 1844 and the clock tower later completed in 1915. This National Historic Landmark was the tallest building in Boston until 1964. Read more about the Custom House Tower in this PDF -- Feature Property - Custom House Tower - March 2016

An early skyscraper, National Historic Landmark since 1966, and New York City landmark since 1983, the Woolworth Building was the tallest building in the world upon completion in 1913 until 1930. Read more about the Woolworth Building in this PDF -- Feature Property - Woolworth Building - February 2016

An iconic San Francisco landmark, the Transamerica Pyramid is recognized, alongside the city’s famous cable cars and Golden Gate Bridge, by visitors around the world. This prominent building, of exceptional design, was completed in 1972. Read more about the Transamerica Pyramid Center in this PDF -- Feature Property - Transamerica Pyramid Center - January 2016

An iconic Chicago landmark, famous to visitors around the world, Willis Tower (formerly Sears tower) established a global standard in high-rise design and construction. Sears Tower held the distinction of tallest building in the world from 1972 - 1996. Read more about the Willis Tower in this PDF -- Feature Property - Willis Tower - December 2015

An iconic landmark, famous to visitors around the world, BT Tower just celebrated its 50 year anniversary in October. The tower, located in London, England, has served as an important communications hub and is currently the home of the TV Network Switching Centre, broadcasting traffic for television companies including the BBC. Read more about the BT Tower in this PDF -- Feature Property - BT Tower - November 2015

A historic office building, that accommodates approximately 25,000 military, government & contracted employees, committed to the mission of the US Department of Defense and military service branches. Construction began on the building September 11, 1941 and was completed January 15, 1943. Read more about The Pentagon in this PDF -- Feature Property - The Pentagon - October 2015

A classic obelisk shaped monumental building. One World Trade Center was completed November 3, 2014. The much awaited "observation deck" recently opened to the public on May 29, 2015. Read more about One World Trade Center in this PDF -- BuildingsOne Feature Property - One World Trade Center New York, NY