Most Insane Skyscraper Concepts

In today's video, we're going through seven of the most insane skyscraper concepts in the world. Did you know that there's a one-kilometer-tall skyscraper planned that would be submerged in the ocean? And that New York might soon become the home of a 1.2-kilometer or 4,000-foot-long U-shaped skyscraper? Before we go on, make sure to like this video and subscribe to Top Luxury. Let us know in the comments what you think about these insane skyscraper concepts. Now, let's get into it. Number 7. Chicago Spire The Chicago Spire would be the tallest skyscraper in the entire Western Hemisphere. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the project was going to have two towers in total, with the tallest being 610 meters or 2,000 feet tall. The pair of buildings would feature everything from hotel rooms to over 500 apartments available to rent. Construction of the foundation began in 2007, but was put on hold shortly afterwards. Unfortunately for the architect, the project was totally scrapped in 2014. He tried one more time with a revised version, only to be met with rejection again in 2018. Although the architect gave up trying, the designer decided to bring his own idea of the concept to the table in 2020. This version included shorter towers, with the tallest of the two standing at 266 meters or 875 feet. If all goes well, the construction for the new concept would start as early as 2021. Number 6. Tour St. Fin The next skyscraper was going to be the tallest tower in all of Europe. Standing at 425 meters or just under 1,400 feet, the skyscraper would have been a lot taller than the Eiffel Tower. The architect planned to build the skyscraper in La Défense, which is the biggest business district in Paris. Shaped like a cylinder, the tower was going to have a dark-colored base and slowly turn lighter and lighter with height. The architect was hoping to give the illusion that the tower was disappearing into the sky, which is why the name translates to Endless Tower. In order to create this look, construction had to include a variety of materials such as polished glass and minerals. With elevators on the sides of the building, visitors would enjoy a panoramic view of the city on the way up. Although over $3.5 million was spent on the concept starting in 1989, the dream of the Tour St. Fin never became a reality. With a huge economic crisis hitting the country of France in the 1990s, no one could afford to continue with the project. 5. Earth Scraper While this concept would be 300 meters or over 980 feet tall, it wouldn't be part of the skyline. Legally, contractors are not allowed to create buildings more than eight stories high in Mexico City, so the architects found a loophole. They planned on making the first underground skyscraper back in 2009. Inspired by the Aztecs, the inverted steel pyramid was going to be dug into the center of the city's famous plaza known as Zocalo. The plans included a museum on the first 10 floors to celebrate the nation's rich history. The remaining floors would offer office and housing units. On top of that, there would be designated earth lobbies filled with plant life in order to improve the air quality in the building. Since the plaza had needed a makeover for a while, the Earth Scraper seemed like the perfect way to offer up more living and working space in an already crowded city. With a price tag of $800 million, though, city planners quickly started to wonder whether the building was feasible. Plus, the bottom floors would have no way of receiving natural light or even proper ventilation. Citizens of Mexico City are hoping the concept of the Earth Scraper can become real in time, but future plans for the building have not been announced. 4. DYNAMIC TOWER The Dynamic Tower in Dubai won't just be a skyscraper but also an experience. Also known as the Da Vinci Tower, the 420-meter or 1,378-foot-high building features 360-degree rotating floors to create a moving tower. The rotation will be controlled by voice command, so visitors can enjoy the spinning floors at any speed or direction of their choosing. Each floor will be built separately in a factory and then transported onto the concrete base of the tower. The entire building will be fueled with solar and wind power, producing enough energy to provide electricity to surrounding buildings, too. Despite the $540 million cost for construction, the architect was confident that the skyscraper would be finished in 2010. However, plans got pushed back into 2011 and then postponed again. Although they would officially start construction in 2020, updates for the project have still not been released. 3. AQUARIA UNDERWATER SKYSCRAPER Named after a fictional city near the coast of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, the Aquaria will be the world's first collection of underwater skyscrapers. At 1,000 meters or 3,280 feet under the ocean surface, the architect planned to use the plastic waste from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to create the jellyfish-shaped buildings. The tentacles of the structures would keep the buildings grounded on the ocean floor during strong currents. He expected to eventually have an entire underwater city with farm scrapers, too, which will be buildings constructed out of gigantic glass pebbles. If that does not sound futuristic enough, the architect also wanted to make a transportation system that runs on seaweed. From science labs to office space, the Aquaria would be able to sustain human life under the sea, ocean water would be desalinated for drinking, and bioluminescence would provide residents with light once the sun goes down. As of now, the concept is still in its development stage. Researchers still need to figure out whether life underwater is humanly possible, so the Aquaria is currently just an idea. 2. TOUR TRIANGLE After years of legal battles due to controversial permits, it looks like the Tour Triangle will finally become a part of the Paris skyline. The building is set to be a 180-meter or 590-foot tall glass pyramid. That would make it almost one-and-a-half times as tall as the Great Pyramid of Giza. Designed by Herzog and de Meuron, it is planned to be the tallest skyscraper built in Paris since the Tour Montparnasse in 1973. The Tour Triangle will cost approximately $600 million to construct with all of its amenities, including shops and office space for up to 5,000 employees. The top floor of the pyramid will feature a restaurant with a panoramic view of the city. Due to the structure and size of the building, residents of Paris will see a different shape depending on where they stand in the city. From downtown, it will look like a thin, pointy tower. From the east and west, the strong triangular structure will be clear. Construction was set to begin in 2020, but the project has since been postponed. The architects hope the building will be completed by 2024, but they have not officially started development at this time. Number 1. The Big Bend. This last skyscraper, if built, would be the most impressive megatower by far. The concept for the Big Bend was planted on Billionaire's Row in Manhattan, just south of Central Park. With a height of 610 meters or 2,000 feet, it would surpass the One World Trade Center as the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. The architecture firm creating it planned on making it the longest building in the world by crafting the skyscraper into a 1.2-kilometer or 4,000-foot-long inverted U. Visitors would enjoy an elevator that could not just travel up and down, but in a curve shape to make a continuous loop around the building. Since zoning laws in Manhattan prohibit tall towers, the architects thought that creating a longer building would be the perfect solution. Unfortunately, it's unclear whether this concept will ever develop into anything. Many politicians in charge were not too thrilled about adding a new skyscraper to the Manhattan skyline. For now, this project is still in the planning stages. Have you ever wondered how high we can build? You'll be surprised that the Burj Khalifa and Jeddah Tower are tiny compared to some other proposed skyscrapers. Click the first link in the description to check out our video on our new second channel, Deep Thought. What do you think about these crazy skyscraper concepts? Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comment section down below. 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