The United States boasts some of the world’s most remarkable examples of innovative architecture, ranging from towering skyscrapers to iconic structures. The top ten tallest buildings and structures in the US, as identified by the Collector, are as follows:
- One World Trade Centre, New York (1,776 feet): The One World Trade Centre stands at 1,776 feet, making it the tallest building in the United States. Located on the site of the original Twin Towers, it opened in 2014.
- Central Park Tower, New York (1,550 feet): Situated on “Billionaire’s Row,” Central Park Tower is the second-tallest building in the country, reaching a height of 1,550 feet with 98 stories of luxury residential apartments.
- Willis Tower, Chicago (1,450 feet): Formerly known as the Sears Tower, the Willis Tower in Chicago stands at 1,450 feet and 108 stories. It held the title of the world’s tallest skyscraper for 25 years after its completion in 1973.
- 111 W 57th St, NY/Steinway Tower (1,428 feet): Also known as Steinway Tower, this skyscraper at 111 West 57th Street is the fourth-tallest building in the US, soaring to 1,428 feet with 84 stories.
- One Vanderbilt, New York (1,401 feet): One Vanderbilt, completed in 2020, is a 93-story skyscraper in New York, standing at 1,401 feet. It features an observation deck, exhibition space, and offices.
- 432 Park Avenue, New York (1,396 feet): Opened in 2015, 432 Park Avenue is a residential building with 104 apartments, reaching a height of 1,396 feet and becoming one of the country’s tallest structures.
- Trump Int’l Hotel and Tower, Chicago (1,388 feet): The Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago stands at 1,388 feet with 98 stories, housing hotel rooms, apartments, and retail space.
- 30 Hudson Yards, New York (1,296 feet): Completed in 2019, 30 Hudson Yards is a 103-story structure standing at 1,296 feet. It accommodates various businesses and features an observation deck.
- Empire State Building, New York (1,250 feet): An iconic Art Deco masterpiece, the Empire State Building rises 102 stories and 1,250 feet. Since its opening in 1931, it has symbolized New York City.
- Bank of America Tower, New York (1,200 feet): The Bank of America Tower, standing at 1,200 feet with 55 stories, houses the company’s global corporate and investment banking operations and opened in 2009. However, it gained notoriety for its significant carbon emissions.
These structures contribute to the architectural landscape of the United States, representing innovation and engineering prowess.
