List of buildings with 100 floors or more


This is a list of buildings with 100 floors or more above ground. Among the cities Dubai and Chicago top the list with 3 buildings above 100 floors. Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and New York city have 2 each.

Completed buildings

This list includes buildings whose construction is complete, or are topped-out.
RankStructureCityCountryFloorsStatusYearHeight to architectural topHeight to roofHeight to pinnacle
1Burj KhalifaDubai163Complete2010828 m
2Shanghai TowerShanghai128Complete2015
3Lotte World TowerSeoul123Complete2017555.7 m / 1,823 ft
4Abraj Al BaitMecca120Complete2012530 m
5Goldin Finance 117Tianjin128Topped-out2020
6Ping An Finance CenterShenzhen115Complete2017
7Guangzhou CTF Finance CentreGuangzhou111Complete2016
8China ZunBeijing109Complete2018
9International Commerce CentreHong Kong118Complete2010
10Willis TowerChicago110Complete1974
11Ryugyong HotelPyongyang105Complete1992
12One World Trade CenterNew York City104Complete2014
13Guangzhou International Finance CenterGuangzhou103Complete2010
14Empire State BuildingNew York City102Complete1931
15Taipei 101Taipei101Complete2004
16Shanghai World Financial CenterShanghai101Complete2008
17Marina 101Dubai101Complete2017
18Princess TowerDubai101Complete2012
19LCT Landmark TowerBusan101Complete2019
20Vista TowerChicago101Topped-out2020
21Kingkey 100Shenzhen100Complete2011
22875 North Michigan AvenueChicago100Complete1969
23Australia 108Melbourne100Topped-out2020

Buildings under construction

This is a list of buildings under construction that are planned to have 100 floors or more. It does not include proposed, approved and topped-out buildings.
StructureCityCountryFloors completedFloorsYearHeight to architectural topRemarks
Jeddah TowerJeddah661672024
Dubai OneDubai0161TBD
Tower MKuala Lumpur0145TBD
Shimao Shenzhen–Hong Kong International CentreShenzhen01402024
Rama IX Super TowerBangkok01252026
Burj JumeirahDubai01242023
PentominiumDubai28122TBD
Entisar TowerDubai01212026
PNB 118Kuala Lumpur1171182021
The Imperial 3Mumbai01162026
Signature Tower JakartaJakarta01132025
Evergrande International Financial Center T1Hefei7112TBD
Legacy TowerDhaka01112026
One TowerMoscow01082024
Marina 106Dubai461062024
Hyundai Global Business CenterSeoul01052026
Suzhou Zhongnan CenterSuzhou0103TBD
Akhmat TowerGrozny0102TBD
JW Marriott International Finance CentreChongqing01022022
Chengdu Greenland TowerChengdu701012021
Qatar National Bank TowerDoha01012026
Eye of Spring Trade CenterKunming151002022

Buildings cancelled

The following list is of those buildings that were planned to have 100 floors or more, for which the project did start but is now officially cancelled.
StructureCityCountryFloorsHeight to architectural topRemarks
Nakheel TowerDubai230The Tower was announced in 2008. The project was halted in 2009 due to financial problems, and it was cancelled in December 2009.
Chicago World Trade CenterChicago210
Proposed in 1982 and cancelled in the 1990s.
Sky CityChangsha202The building was set to break ground in June 2013, aiming to be the world's tallest building. However, on 25 July 2013 the project was halted due to insufficient permission. In February 2015 it was reported that the construction would continue in 2016, but needed to be approved by the national level. Later, in July 2015, no work had been done there for two years. Some of the material they planned to use to build were now used by local villagers, probably removing them to make a fishing pond.
World Center for Vedic LearningJabalpur169Proposed in 1998 and cancelled in the 2008.
Incheon TowerIncheon151Foundation work started at 2008. Construction halted 2009.
Chicago SpireChicago150Foundation work started on what would have been the world's tallest residential building. The project was cancelled in 2008 after a troubled financial history. In March 2014, new funding required to restart the project was announced. However, on 31 October 2014, the developer failed to make a required payment to Related Midwest and Related filed suit to compel Shelbourne to turn over the deed to the property.
Suzhou Zhongnan CenterSuzhou138Foundation work started in 2014 on tallest building in China and East Asia. Construction halted in 2015 and resumed in 2020. Instead, the project reduced its height to 499 meters.
Wuhan Greenland CenterWuhan126Had to be redesigned as a 97-story building to maintain safe approaches to the local airport.
Wuhan Chow Tai Fook Finance CentreWuhan121
Originally it was going to have 648 meters and 121 floors, but it was reduced to a building of 475 meters and 85 floors.
Dubai Towers CasablancaCasablanca129proposed in 2006 and cancelled in 2011.
Miglin-Beitler SkyneedleChicago125The project was cancelled in 1993 because of the Persian Gulf War.
The Lagoon TowerDubai140The Twin Tower proposed in 2014 and cancelled in January 2016 proposed The Tower,
Crown Las VegasLas Vegas142The tower was announced in 2006. After two major redesigns, the project was officially cancelled in March 2008.
Kowloon MTR TowerHong Kong102Now built as the International Commerce Center.
Anara TowerDubai135cancelled in 2009
Seoul Light TowerSeoul133This building was the proposed landmark building of Digital Media City. Its construction started in 2008, but it was cancelled at 2011 because of conflict between the City of Seoul and the developer company.
Baoneng Shenyang Global Financial CenterShenyang114Construction stard at 2014, construction halted in 2019, and was cancelled construction as of 10 October 2019.
New York Stock Exchange TowerNew York City140The tower was cancelled in 2001 because of 9/11.
India TowerMumbai126Foundation work began in 2010, but construction halted in 2011, and was cancelled as of 2015.
Old Chicago Main Post Office Twin TowersChicago120The project was approved on 18 July 2013 and it was cancelled in December 2014.
Peachtree Financial TowerAtlanta119This building was announced in 2008 but the project was cancelled in 2012.
Russia TowerMoscow118Construction started and a cornerstone was laid. The project was cancelled in 2009.
Grollo TowerMelbourne113The tower was proposed in 1997. After a major redesign, the project was officially cancelled in 2004.
International Business CenterSeoul130The tower was proposed in 2005, the project was cancelled in 2007.
Meraas TowerDubai112The tower was proposed in 2008, the project was cancelled in 2009 due to financial crisis.
Nina TowerHong Kong110Redesigned and built as 2 buildings.
Hudson SpireNew York City110Proposed in 2014 as Hudson Spire with 550 meters and 110 floors, but in 2016 the project changed The Spiral with 317 meters and 66 floors.
Television City TowerNew York City150Proposed by Donald Trump as the tallest building in the world at the time, the project was cancelled in 1988 due to fierce local opposition.
10 Columbus CircleNew York City137Now built as the Time Warner Center.
Doha Tower and Convention CenterDoha112Construction started on 2007, but construction halted in 2010, cancelled in 2014.
7 South DearbornChicago112Intended to be the tallest building in the world at the time, 7 South Dearborn was approved in 1999 but it was cancelled in 2001 because of a lack of funding.
Transbay Terminal and TowerSan Francisco112It was approved in 2010 but it was cancelled in 2013 because of development on the project called the Salesforce Tower.
Tower Triple OneSeoul111This building was the proposed landmark building of the Yongsan International Business District. Its construction started in 2011, but it was cancelled in 2013 because of conflict between Korail and Dream Hub, the developer. It will be replaced by the 665 meter Dream Tower.
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel and Residence TowerChicago111The project was proposed in 2009. The project was cancelled in 2012.
Torre del AveHuelva109not construction started.
Skyfame Center Landmark TowerNanning108Due to the height restriction in China, it was reduced to a 346-meter, 72-story building.
Burj Al AlamDubai108Foundation work started. Construction halted in 2009 and finally cancelled in 2013.
Busan Lotte Town TowerBusan107On Hold since 2013, to resume in 2018, was cancelled in 2019.
Maharishi Tower of World PeaceSao Paulo105Proposed in 1998 was cancelled in the 2005
DTI Tower 1Istanbul102Proposed in 2006 and cancelled in 2012
Millennium TowerFrankfurt104This building was proposed in 2000 by Donald Trump. But it was cancelled in 2008 due to financial crisis.
Al Quds Endowment TowerDoha100Foundation work started. Construction halted in 2010.
London Millennium TowerLondon108Now built as the Gherkin.
Palace of the SovietsMoscow100Construction started in 1937 on the site of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, which had been demolished in 1931. Construction was halted by the German invasion of 1941 but the project never resumed after the war. The cathedral was finally rebuilt on the same site in the 1990s.
Metropolitan Life North BuildingNew York City100Designed in the 1920s as a 100-story skyscraper that would have been the tallest building in the world. Due to the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and onset of the Great Depression, construction was halted at floor 29 in 1933. There is some speculation as to whether Metropolitan Life really intended to finish the 100-story building.

Proposed buildings

The list includes buildings that were proposed or envisioned to have 100 floors or more, yet have advanced to the construction stage. It does not include never built, under construction buildings.
StructureCityCountryFloorsStatusYear proposedHeightNotes
X-Seed 4000Tokyo800Vision1995X-Seed 4000 is the tallest building ever proposed.
Shimizu TRY-2004 Mega-City PyramidTokyo600Vision1996A proposed arcology project for the construction of a massive pyramid over Tokyo Bay in Japan.
The IllinoisChicago528Vision1956
Houston TowerHouston500Vision1979
Ultima TowerSan Francisco500Vision1991
Aeropolis 2001Tokyo500Vision1989
Dubai City TowerDubai400Vision2008A proposed megatall skyscraper announced in 2008.
Sky Mile TowerTokyo400Proposed2015
Times Squared 3015New York City321Proposed2015
Millennium Challenge TowerKuwait City300Proposed2005
XtopiaShanghai300Vision2010
Bionic TowerShanghai or Hong Kong,
as both locations have the interest.		300Vision1997A visionary proposal for a vertical city housing at least 100,000 people.
Mubarak al-Kabir TowerMadinat al-Hareer234Proposed2006A Megatall proposal will be taller than Al Hamra Tower, it will be part of the future city called Madinat al-Hareer.
Tour Financial Hub CenterSeoul220Visionary2006A Proposed Megatall will be taller than the Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea. However, due to the height restrictions, construction wasn't allowed and it seems unsure in 2016.
One DubaiDubai201Vision2008
Murjan TowerManama200Proposed2006
TT TowerAmman200Proposed2014
Buenos Aires ForumBuenos Aires200Proposed2009
DIB-200Tokyo200Visionary1993
Sky City 1000Tokyo196Vision1989
Azerbaijan TowerBaku189Proposed2012
Millennium TowerTokyo170Proposed1989
Qianhai TowerShenzhen162Visionary2011
Kostabi World Trade CenterNew York City160Visionlate 1990s
Port Tower Complex
Bengaluru Turf TowerBangalore156Approved2014Cancelled
Iconic Tower GrandDhaka142Approved2016
Eaton's / John Maryon TowerToronto140Vision1971
Grollo TowerMelbourne137Vision1995
Dream TowerSeoul136Proposed2009
LT Tower Business BayDubai135Proposed2020
Tower of RussiaMoscow134Vision1994
The Big BendNew York City130Proposed2015
Port Tower ComplexKarachi130Visionary2009
Shenzhen TowerShenzhen128Proposed2016
Gateway TowerChicago127Approved2016
Nexus TowerShenzhen124Proposed2016
Al-Aman World Capital CenterColombo117Proposed2015
One Galleon PlacePasig117Vision2007
Burj 2020Dubai115Approved2013Uptown Dubai
One World Trade CenterNew York City115Visionary2004
Two World Trade CenterNew York City115Visionary2004
Al Noor TowerCasablanca114Proposed2014
Signature Tower JakartaJakarta113Approved2013
80 South StreetNew York City113Proposed2003
Tribune East TowerChicago113Approved2018
European Trade Center Tower 1London112Proposed2020tallest building in UK and Europe from Lakhta Center
SRG TowerDubai111Approved2017
520 West 41st StreetNew York City106Proposed2014
Tour Sans FinsParis103Vision1990
Southbank by BeulahMelbourne102Proposed2018
DIFC TowerDubai100Proposed2013
The GatesMakassar100Proposed2014Tallest Building in :id:Indonesia_Timur|East Indonesia
Pollux Habibie Financial Center & International HotelBatam100Proposed2015
Bein Arim TowerTel Aviv100Approved2013

Destroyed buildings

This list comprises the two buildings that used to have over 100 floors but are no longer in existence.
StructureCityCountryFloorsYear completedYear destroyedReason for destructionHeight to top floorHeight to roofHeight to pinnacle
One World Trade CenterNew York City11019722001Terrorist attack
Two World Trade CenterNew York City11019732001Terrorist attack

Timeline

This is a timeline of the building with the most floors out of buildings with 100 floors or more.
FromToBuildingCityCountryFloorsBuilt
19311972Empire State BuildingNew York City1021931
19722001Twin Towers of the World Trade CenterNew York City1101972
20012010Sears Tower/Willis TowerChicago1081974
2010PresentBurj KhalifaDubai1632010