MahaNakhon or pixel building is a 77-storey glass skyscraper in Bangkok, Thailand. The building is designed by German architect, Ole Scheeren. The 150,000 square meter tower looks like a band of shifted, box-like elements breaks up the surface that creates terraces and balconies. The skyscraper includes residential, retail, hotel, and restaurant. The construction started in 2011 and was completed in 2016. References: http://www.archdaily.com/tag/mahanakhon…
The 2 World Trade Center office tower is designed by BIG. The glass-clad tower, consisting of seven stacked cuboids is located in Manhattan, New York City. This skyscraper with 226,960 square meter Gross Floor Area (GFA), includes 82 floors above the ground and 4 basements. The construction started in 2016 and is schedule to be completed in 2020. References: http://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/2-world-trade-center/19928…