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Sizing Up the Tallest Skyscraper of 2015
Sizing Up the Tallest Skyscraper of 2015
There were more skyscrapers built in 2015 than any other past year, according to the 2015 Year in Review report created by Skyscraper Central.
This year’s tallest skyscraper, the Shanghai Tower, comes in at a staggering 2,073 ft (632m) to make it the second tallest building in existence behind Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa.
The Shanghai Tower also does a great job at epitomizing current trends in the sector. It’s a multi-use structure (hotel, office) that is made of composite material (steel, concrete).
The second tallest building completed during the year, 432 Park Avenue in New York City, does not come close to challenging the Shanghai Tower in height – it’s shorter by a whopping 677 ft (206m), which is more than two football fields stacked vertically.
In fact, aside from 432 Park Avenue, only two skyscrapers were completed in North America last year: ICE Condominiums at York Centre (Toronto) and Sky (New York City).
The trend continues to point Asia’s direction, where 76.4% of all skyscrapers completed in 2015 were built.
Here is how the location of the world’s top 100 skyscrapers have changed over time:
The Tallest Skyscrapers of 2015
To demonstrate the height of the Shanghai Tower, here it is visualized within the context of the world’s top 20 skyscrapers completed in 2015 by height:
Rank | Building Name | City | Stories | m | ft |
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1 | Shanghai Tower | Shanghai, China | 128 | 632 | 2073 |
2 | 432 Park Avenue | New York City, US | 85 | 426 | 1396 |
3 | OKO - Residential Tower | Moscow, Russia | 90 | 354 | 1160 |
4 | Forum 66 Tower 1 | Shenyang, China | 68 | 351 | 1150 |
5 | ADNOC Headquarters | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 76 | 342 | 1122 |
6 | Chongqing World Financial Center | Chongqing, China | 72 | 339 | 1112 |
7 | Nanjing International Youth Cultural Centre Tower 1 | Nanjing, China | 68 | 315 | 1032 |
8 | Fortune Center | Guangzhou, China | 68 | 309 | 1015 |
9 | Stalnaya Vershina | Moscow, Russia | 72 | 309 | 1013 |
10 | Diwang International Fortune Center | Liuzhou, China | 75 | 303 | 994 |
10 | Jiangxi Nanchang Greenland Central Plaza 1 | Nanchang, China | 59 | 303 | 994 |
10 | Jiangxi Nanchang Greenland Central Plaza 2 | Nanchang, China | 59 | 303 | 994 |
13 | Greenland Puli Center | Jinan, China | 61 | 301 | 988 |
14 | Ilham Tower | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 64 | 298 | 978 |
15 | Xiamen Shimao Straits Tower B | Xiamen, China | 67 | 295 | 969 |
16 | Kaisa Center | Huizhou, China | 66 | 288 | 945 |
17 | D1 Tower | Dubai, UAE | 80 | 284 | 932 |
18 | City of Lights C1 Tower | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 62 | 282 | 926 |
19 | Al Hekma Tower | Dubai, UAE | 64 | 282 | 925 |
20 | Eton Place Dalian Tower 2 | Dalian, China | 62 | 279 | 917 |
Lastly, here’s a summary of skyscraper completions by country:
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Charted: Car Brand Loyalty in 2024
This ranking of car brand loyalty shows what percentage of owners would buy from the same brand for their next vehicle.
Car Brand Loyalty in 2024
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This graphic visualizes the best and worst car brands in terms of brand loyalty. This is measured by the % of current owners who would buy from the same brand for their next vehicle.
Data comes from Consumer Reports’ owner satisfaction survey, which includes responses from owners of more than 330,000 vehicles.
Car Brands With the Most Loyal Customers
Rivian takes the top spot in this ranking, with 86% of owners saying they would buy from the brand again. The EV startup has carved an interesting niche for itself with its outdoor adventure-focused models, and despite several recalls, appears to have won the hearts of its early customers.
Company | % who would buy again |
---|---|
🇺🇸 Rivian | 86 |
🇩🇪 Mini | 77 |
🇩🇪 BMW | 76 |
🇩🇪 Porsche | 76 |
🇺🇸 Tesla | 74 |
🇰🇷 Genesis | 73 |
🇯🇵 Lexus | 73 |
🇯🇵 Subaru | 70 |
It’s interesting to note that Tesla held the #1 spot in last year’s ranking.
Car Brands With the Least Loyal Customers
At the other end of the spectrum we have brands with the least loyal customers, suggesting that owners are less satisfied with their purchase.
Company | % who would buy again |
---|---|
🇺🇸 Cadillac | 61 |
🇺🇸 Chrysler | 60 |
🇩🇪 Mercedes-Benz | 59 |
🇩🇪 Audi | 59 |
🇺🇸 Jeep | 58 |
🇯🇵 Nissan | 55 |
🇩🇪 Volkswagen | 51 |
🇯🇵 Infiniti | 43 |
At the bottom of this table is Nissan’s luxury marque, Infiniti, with only 43% of owners saying they would revisit the brand for their next car.
Infiniti dealerships are aware of this alarming trend, and have attributed it to the brand’s aging lineup. In a recent interview, Steve Lapin, Chairman of the Infiniti National Dealer Advisory Board, said: “Product is king. Infiniti doesn’t have the right products right now to compete in the marketplace.”
Interested in learning more about the automotive industry? Check out this graphic, which ranks the world’s top 10 exporters of automotive products.
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