Christopher ZeniosResidential high-rise buildings have been developed for years. With each year that passes people are looking for the next biggest high rise that combines height and luxury to create the ideal home for high net worth individuals. Here are some of the newest high-rise residential buildings around the world under construction.
A room with a view
Nairobi, Kenya
Lordship Africa an international real estate development company has begun the development of the 88 Nairobi. The 44 story building will include high-end luxury apartments, studio units and penthouses. The residential units will feature terraces and balconies while the lower floors will feature a gym, shops, and restaurants. The tower is designed to have 12,000 square feet of rental space also an additional 16,000 square feet of gardens.
Limassol, Cyprus
ACC-J&P ONE TOWER JV is currently constructing the ONE high rise in Limassol. ONE is set to be the tallest residential tower in Europe at 170 meters, located in the heart of Limassol. ONE is made of 33 storeys with 83 top-quality apartments including three-story penthouses that provide unrivalled sea and mountain views. The development has been recognised and won the Five Star award for Residential High-Rise Development at the European Property Awards 2016-2017.
New York, America
Central Park Tower is currently under construction and once complete will be the tallest residential building in the world at a height of 472 meters. “Over a decade of planning and collaboration with the world’s most talented architects, engineers and designers have resulted in Manhattan’s newest iconic structure,” says Gary Barnett of Extell Development Company. Apartments come in a range of sizes and prices from two bedrooms to eight, the building will also feature an exclusive club ranging over three floors that offer luxury amenities and an outdoor roof terrace.
Melbourne, Australia
Australia 108 Designed by Fender Katsalidis Architects is set to be Melbourne’s highest tower at 317 metres with 1,105 apartments over 100 floors. 108 will house luxury facilities including two pools, cinema and private dining facilities. The top-level will be penthouse apartments with breath-taking views of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay.
London, England
London is home to the new 10 Park Drive a 42-story residential tower. The high-rise building is the first residential development within Canary Wharf. Properties are built to the highest standards with open planned living areas and large balconies to take in the unique and stunning views of the London skyline. Designers have used tactile materials to maximise natural daylight within the apartments. Residents can also benefit from private gardens, residents club, and a sky terrace.
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These are just some of the many residential high rises around the world with more being proposed every day. As developers strive for the biggest high rises in the country and the whole world, the possibilities for the future of residential high rise buildings have no limit.
