10 best new skyscrapers on the planet

According to the latest ranking of the international database of the buildings Emporis, drawn up on the basis of assessment of a group of international experts who evaluated more than 300 skyscrapers, which were built during the previous calendar year, best new skyscraper in the world recognized as the "Shard" in London. However, it has not been without scandal when it first appeared over the rooftops of London residents hated it. Nevertheless, members of the jury based their conclusions Emporis: "This skyscraper immediately recognize their individuality».





(TIE) TOUR CARPE DIEM - this building in Courbevoie, France, receives water from the geothermal wells, and has a stable structure, which includes solar water heating, high energy efficiency, and more. On the roof is a bar, a garden and views of Paris and the Seine.



(Tie) NANFUNG - commercial, hotel and exhibition center in Guangzhou (China) offers an exhibition area, a large banquet hall, offices and a 5-star hotel.



AZ TOWER Tower is located in the center of Brno, Czech Republic. In it are office, retail and residential space. His memorable facade stands out in the urban landscape.



Ardmore residence - this apartment building in Singapore, uses energy - and water-saving technologies.



"Mercury City" - the 75-story skyscraper in Moscow is designed so that by collecting rainwater and melt water, use less water and electricity. Being the tallest building in Europe, it has two high-speed elevators, which travel at the speed of 23 meters per second.



Flame Tower - the tallest skyscraper in Baku, Azerbaijan. This tower is completely covered with LED screens to make it at night like a giant torch flickering fire.



Skyscraper Central Park East Tower - located in Sydney, Australia. On each floor of the building located gardens and overlook the large park. In the house there are restaurants, shops, and other luxurious amenities for residents.



Tower CAYAN, also known as Infinity Tower - is a 80-storey building in Dubai has a twisted shape, which reduces the force of the wind on the tower.



Skyscraper SHERATON HUZHOU HOT SPRING RESORT is a luxurious hotel in Huzhou, China, which has a horseshoe shape, which is installed 19,000 LED lights that illuminate it at night. Its unique shape allows all numbers have their own balconies.



Building DC TOWER 1 - an environmentally friendly skyscraper in Vienna, which has a water-saving showers and toilets, and runs on green electricity. It is currently the tallest building in Austria.