5 world record-breaking megastructures set to reshape global skylines

The article highlights five groundbreaking megastructures currently under construction worldwide, each poised to set new records in height, volume, or sustainability, reflecting a transformative era in urban architecture. The Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia aims to become the world’s tallest building by 2028, surpassing the Burj Khalifa by over 170 meters and breaking the 1-kilometer height barrier. Designed as a vertical city with offices, luxury residences, and a hotel, it presents unprecedented engineering challenges related to wind, materials, and elevators. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s Mukaab in Riyadh will be the largest building by volume, enclosing 1.4 million square meters to create a self-contained urban district, pushing the limits of logistics and climate control, with completion targeted by 2030. Dubai’s Burj Binghatti is set to become the tallest residential-only tower at approximately 557 meters, emphasizing luxury living and structural innovations to manage sway and comfort. In Australia, Atlass