Ten Skyscrapers Scheduled for Completion in 2026, Including Tallest Buildings in Albania, Canada, and Ivory Coast
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Lizzie Crook
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Summary
The article highlights ten skyscrapers scheduled for completion in 2026, including the tallest buildings in Albania, Canada, and the Ivory Coast. It provides details on specific projects like Downtown One in Albania (140m tall, designed by MVRDV), which will be Albania's tallest building with a pixelated facade outlining a map of the country. The article covers architectural projects across multiple countries that are pushing height records and innovative designs.
Key quotes
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A map of Albania will be outlined by the pixelated facade of Downtown One, a skyscraper formed of stacked blocks with large rectangular windows.
At 140 metres, it will be the country's tallest building.
The project, originally scheduled for completion in 2024, was designed by MVRDV in Tirana, where numerous unusual skyscrapers are currently being constructed.
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