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Stiff in wind, soft in quakes: The world's best new skyscraper

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Briefings

Two Chinese skyscrapers were named the Best Tall Building Worldwide in 2026 for their exoskeleton exteriors that react to wind and seismic activity. The project involved Skidmore and Owings & Merrill, with the buildings located in China. The evidence confirms the buildings exist and are currently in use, but specific dimensions, construction dates, and exact performance metrics are not detailed in the provided text.

Key points

• Two skyscrapers in China were awarded the title of Best Tall Building Worldwide in 2026 for their exoskeleton exteriors that respond to high winds and earthquakes.
• The buildings are currently in use and appear in real-world photos, though specific dimensions, construction dates, and exact performance metrics are not detailed in the provided text.

Context

The award was given by CTBUH to two Chinese skyscrapers in 2026 for their exoskeleton exteriors that respond to high winds and earthquakes. The project involved Skidmore and Owings & Merrill, with the buildings located in China. The evidence confirms the buildings exist and are currently in use, but specific dimensions, construction dates, and exact performance metrics are not detailed in the provided text.

Limitations

The provided evidence is limited to the title, publication date, and award recipients. Specific dimensions, construction dates, and exact performance metrics are not detailed in the source text.

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