Skyscrapers 2012 - The World's Tallest Buildings ᴴᴰ
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Fourth installment of my skyscraper video featuring the tallest buildings in the world, completed and currently under construction.
Height criteria from CTBUH's first method.
Three buildings were consciously omitted from the video:
Federation Tower (Russia) for having its "spire" as a seemingly separate structure.
Pentominium (Dubai) for having a low likeliness of being completed in its original 516m design.
India Tower (India) for possibly being either downsized considerably, or cancelled all together.
Music:
0:01 Ryuichi Sakamoto - Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence
3:17 Chrono Symphonic - Manifest Destiny
5:25 James Horner - Creating 'Governing Dynamics'
6:20 Cdnalsi - The Queen Of Goth'arde Prelude
8:20 Moby - Novio
9:34 Air - Run
11:00 Arcana - Closure
12:30 Arcana - Wings Of Gabriel
This was one of my favorite videos to watch when I was young. That astounding feeling of childlike wonder you had for the world is something that now just seems impossible to recreate.
fax
Very true
Hey, your vidios have been an inspiration to me for so long, your 2008 video got me into skyscrapers in 2008, i hope to see one for 2016!!
I wish we had a building over 2,000 feet here in the United States, all we have is the Freedom Tower and the Sears Tower, both are under 1,800 feet. We should building a building, that's 2,500 feet, and call it the Liberty Tower. And on the top there could be a GIANT American flag. Now that, would be cool
I used to watch this when i was young... this is nostalgic...
@@Flood too...
Same... ;)
coming back here for that same feeling
Me too
Same the skyscraper boom seemed to have stopped unfortunately :(
Back then, as a kid i was really obsessed with these types of videos. This video was one of my favorite video back then. I was obsessed by tall buildings. As a kid, obviously i wanted to visit all of them. So, i asked my parents to go abroad while school's holiday period. So here I am now. I visited most buildings that were listed in this video. On the past 7 years, i visited Burj Khalifa, Shanghai Tower, Petronas Towers, ICC, IFC, Shanghai World Finance Centre, Damac Heights (which is only like less than 400 meters it was supposed to be 420m), Jian Mao Tower, Taipei 101, and many more. I couldn't mention them all.
Same reason as Mine did
Come back and make a 2020 one please. I love every time I watch this video since you released it back in 2012
Has it really been ten years? Wow. I still remember watching your previous Skyscraper videos and loving the simple format, elegant music, and calming visuals. I still remember hopping on youtube the day this video was uploaded and watching it first thing I saw. The transitions. The nostalgic music. The editing. It was just the best to young me. A decade later, and I still appreciate the care you put into this video. I loved skyscrapers and architecture when I was young, and these videos were my absolute favorite. I’m going to graduate from high school in a couple months, and while i’ve since moved on to other interests, I can’t help but look back and thank you for this video and the nostalgia it brings to when I was so enthralled with this subject.
It's incredible how quickly it passed - I was only 11 when I first saw this video. Started a massive obsession for me. This music brings back so much when I hear it.
@@lucavangorkom9453 me too!!
We didn't realise we were making memories, we only knew we were having fun.
No really, this is such an obscure video with so few views, how did this become so memorable for all of us!?
it’s crazy how all of us had the same experience of watching this when we were younger. i fully remember when i was a kid watching these, i used to love them. they are my childhood
I remember watching this when i was 6,so many memories.
I was 8 and 9. I agree
I was around 10 or 11... I remember coming home on Friday afternoon, ready for the weekend, watching this in UA-cam tv...
That first song.... simply inspirational.
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I've been searching for this version of Merry Christmas Mr. LAWRENCE for literally a decade. Has anyone found it?
You make one of the best videos out there. No joke, been a fan of these videos since 2008. It would really make me happy if you did a 2017 version. I don't want you to give up. Hang in there :)
Yeah, I totally agree and I've been a fan since 2011, however, I doubt he has the time to do so or a big enough audience to justify putting in so much work to make another video. I just hope he will someday.
It’s 2021 right now
Its 2024 now
9:34
Thanks!
Skyscrapers usually pop up in regions of strong economic growth. That's why you won't find as many new ones in the west; strong growth isn't possible there under current economic models. Dubai has run out of steam from what I gather, but we'll see an unprecedented rise of skyscrapers in China in the next two decades. Exciting times!
Literally cannot find this specific version of Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence anywhere. Found one, but it's pretty low quality and doesn't say where exactly it was from.. Didn't think it'd be so obscure/hard :(
I know, I’ve been trying to find it for so long :(
Same
I was 8 years old when I watched Skyscrapers 2008 and 2009 and was 11 when I watched Skyscrapers 2012. 10 years later I am still hoping and waiting for a new Skyscrapers video from you. Up to you but hopefully you can make another video of it. We miss those compilations!
When you love architecture and come across this video. Absolutely beautiful. I am only a kid, but i love buildings. Good work!
I was the same kid 10 years ago, i remember this videos of skyscrapers 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 but today he dont post this videos anymore
LOKO Same i remember when this came out i was like 8 or 9 and i kept watching this over and over haha
LOKO and while watching this i would be like “Wow 2016 estimated completion? Thats gonna take forever!”
@Hans Glennford Romero great i was around 5 when i started watching these videos
I got into skyscrapers because of this video
2018?
2019
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*2049*
2020
wow i thought i was the only one who watched this as a kid! but it seems that this is nostalgia for a huge number of people!
I remember coming across this video years ago, and it marked the beginning of my love for skyscrapers and architecture as a whole. Only recently have I grown to appreciate the music as much as the wonderful content itself. I know I'm not the first to ask about what version of the first theme is used, and I completely understand if you cannot or do not want to provide it for any reason, Adrian, but nevertheless I will cherish this rare gem hopefully for as long as I live. This isn't meant to be a love letter, rather, a warm compliment to a video that has a style that holds up many years later and is appreciated by many, myself among them. Here's to many more years of quality content. Regardless of whether or not you even see this, I must say... Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much D Stevens, really appreciate it. I wish I could create a new release in this series, but _several_ hurdles have kept me from doing so, one of them being the issue of music (copyright blockage). As a labor of love, I think I'd go the route of licensing stock music this time, assuming there's an affordable option for non-commercial use. I really like some of the stock music *The B1M* uses, for instance.
Take care!
Adrian
p.s. As for the version of the first track - I do not know its exact source, it's definitely a live recording. Let's just say I found it online: www105.zippyshare.com/v/kTrEMfXJ/file.html
@@HiAdrian However long it takes, I'm willing to wait. Your videos are of a high quality that I haven't been able to find anywhere else. I've seen some videos of the B1M as well and they use nice stock images / footage and music. I'm no expert, but I believe with your expertise you'll find a way to work things out, using the means that you've outlined. I don't have a fraction of the skill to create a list video like this that is really appealing, as opposed to some others I've seen that clearly have less effort put into them. Just remember that there's no pressure and that there will always be people out there appreciating quality content that gets put out by anyone, including yourself.
On a separate note, it's interesting to see what has become of some of these entries. I made a list on all the buildings presented here years ago, but it was deleted as well as all of my other comments when I set my channel to private in the interests of better privacy. Some of these buildings were never completed, others are still on hold so many years later, and others finished much later than expected for their respective reasons. I'm really excited to see the next iteration of this series, should you be able to overcome these hurdles (again, no pressure!), as the list has *really* been shaken up in not even ten years. Wikipedia and CTBUH have useful lists on the current tallest buildings, as well as lists on the future tallest buildings. I'm really astounded at the pace of skyscraper construction ever since the 2008 financial crisis, although I wonder how the current economic recession will affect matters.
Your labor of love really shows through in these amazing videos. Be well, my friend!
@@HiAdrian Nooo was looking for this version of the song for years as I've followed your videos, but the contents of the link appear to be taken down/removed. Looking through many various live versions on the internet too hasn't led to any success either in finding this one, sad :(
In any case if there's ever a new video like this in the future, would love to see it. Still remember the first time I seen one of these well over 10 years ago in elementary school when our teacher showed us your video for fun, good times
@@HiAdrian link got deleted :(
I randomly remembered this series of videos that I used to watch a decade ago. Glad to see the video are still up. Thanks for the memories!
Yes, this is very unfortunate; not only regarding height classification, but also aesthetically. I think the faceted spire looked good in the concepts, making 1WTC very prominent in the skyline, especially if lit up.
"a lot"
Not in the height range presented. I can't fit 80 buildings in here.
Make one for 2014!
I remember watching this countless times as a little kid and being excited for all those buildings to be finished. This video was probably the one that made me very interested into skyscrapers.
Same, the music is so nostalgic
Choo choo! I'm a train and I approve this video and would like to wish you a happy new year choo choo!
I want a 2015/16 version of this! I loved all the other vids!
This is a my favourive video on YT. I hope author is not dead and we'll see 2021 version or 2022 maybeee..
1:20 I've been there with my friends
I couldn't work out how I was linked to this video, until I saw that you'd also used the (hauntingly beautiful) song Closure by Arcana. You've obviously put a lot of work into this and it shows. Hugely impressive. I thought I knew my skyscrapers pretty well, but some of these just knocked my socks off.
Yeah gonna need you to make a new one
I'm curious on what version of "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" did you put here, I'm still looking after years of finding haha
Kuala lumpur
i live there
Hey, Adrian could it be possible for you to upload this version of Merry Christmas Mister Lawrence? No one else can find it anywhere on the internet and we've been dying to finally hear it in full. I know you'll probably never see this comment, but I hope this reaches you in some way, on behalf of many of your fans.
As Ruffster12 said, relax dude. You're right that it isn't under construction, but this was difficult to predict. There had been news releases by the architect that construction would commence in January of 2012, and pile testing had been done on site, so i cautiously decided to include the tower in this year's video. It was a gamble and my prediction turned out wrong.
Also: Google maps is not a live satellite feed, the stuff can be months, sometimes even years old.
After Effects. Thanks man!
As questions like this come up frequently (along with "WHERE IS CN TOWER!!!?" :D) i suggest people who see my comment look through some of the older comments, where I or other users have often answered them already.
Pitty WTC2 never got built!!
It hasn't been completely canceled yet. They were actually about to start work on it until COVID-19 hit. Now it's delayed again.
I remember i watched it when i was 13 or 14, and now i'm 25 ❤ it's so nostalgic ❤
came back for nostalgia
subtly wishing for a new updated video!
Always eagerly awaiting one of these, Adrian! Must say, you've certainly improved everything that makes these videos wonderful to watch. Music is great, photos are fantastic, and of course, all of the current towers.
That Kingdom Tower looks so baller in the concept art above the low clouds. It's be so amazing to stay in a room above the clouds, literally.
Alright here it is, skipped one year. Sorry for the long delay.
Enjoy!
waited 8 years for a new one:) 2020 plz!!
It's not the skyscrapers who brought me here. It's the music in it
The first song sound like a Chinese New Year music.
this is one of the best videos on youtube its so peaceful and interesting thank you adrian for making this art
It's been at least 5 years since I saw this vid and I'm still looking for the orchestral version of merry Christmas mr Lawrence you use in this video
Same
Most of the new ones being built in UAE are ugly as hell
Which version of merry christmas mr lawrence is this? Realized ive been looking for 6 years since i first saw this vid! Its so inspirational, especially paired with this list (great high quality video too)
Thank you for the compliment, i appreciate it.
Just a quick notification: Google+ randomly marks completely legitimate comments as spam. I get no notification of this and stay in the dark unless I visit my own videos and check manually. Likewise many of my own comments disappear on other people's videos; what a screwy system!
As long as your comments don't advertise commercially, _anything_ goes on my videos.
Why the fuck do they count antennas or spires like Zifeng tower is 100 ft below the roof of willis tower petronas towers are 50 ft below the roof of the willis tower
WTF WHY ISNT WILLIS TOWER 1,730 FT BITCH ITs not fiar
yoou should
Nah bitch you always complain about everything
Fuck you
I love the international commerce center. It is so freakin tall, even without a spire. It is also home to the worlds highest hotel and pool.
Click "show more" to see the video description. There you find a complete track list.
@SavagenymphX Check the video description; the Pentominium sadly is out of funding and in light of Dubai's real estate bubble, it's (imho) questionable that it'll be completed as originally planned. It sure was one of my favorites.
Not sure what you mean about the ST silhouette. It might look a bit odd compared to my 2010 video, but it's closer to what the real structure will be like - fatter and a bit more curvy. How the top/crown looks depends on the viewing direction of course.
I've Been On The Burj Khalifa! :) It's Incredible, You Can See It From Miles Away.
Ohhh...I love the music!
Yeah, EST is unfortunately too short (spire counting, antenna not). If i took it in, i would have to take in dozens of other buildings around that height, which is simply impossible.
The only alternative is to only show buildings that are topped-out and completed, but then Skyscraper fans would protest, for there is much exciting stuff rising at the moment.
It's a compromise.
I can’t find the song at 6:20 anywhere
Orgasmic ambient, beautiful content.
One of the best video on UA-cam.
Remember watching this when I was like 6
lol i just come here for the songs!
If I got a dollar for every time a Canadian asks that question, I could be majority owner of the strategic maple syrup reserve by now.
My favorite Penthominium :'(..... i hope it will be build like the Chicago Spire, i know every building and it surprise me if they started the kingdom tower... It will be a ultimate race who the first tower will reach the 1000 m
Great! I'd love to see a more recent version of this video. :)
I usually look for a video like this for every year since 2012, and it would be cool if these videos could be uploaded every year.
Trevor Wilson I do the same.
Hey there, just checked out your video. The list (completed, by pinnacle) looks right to me. Nice Bitpop tune!
p.s. I used After Effects for my video.
Hey Link, i remember your username :)
This version is from a live performance, as i can hear an audience in the background. If you PM me i can send it to you.
Kuala lumpur my home
what the fuck the willis tower is taller than the freedom tower!!
Khalifa is not only tall but the most beautiful building out of all.
In your opinion. I like One World Trade Center Best. Even though it's not the tallest.
Roberto Quesada Dude, ask any Architect student in Harvard or w.e. They will say One World Trade center sucks. Did you see how Donald Trump called it one of the ugliest buildings in New York? You better do.
This is like the best video on youtube! Please make 2018 version!
I am so lucky! I literally can see the burj khalifa 95 km away
You managed to dig out the one douchebag among all my comments and replied to him in agreement. Then you ask me why i included 'random' buildings while mentioning X-Seed 4000. Your Burj Khalifa comment was the icing on the... turd.
Anyway, let's not argue, i'll forget it if you're 12. All the buildings you listed are either construction sites or finished, so they meet the requirements for my video. Now, a year later, even more would qualify. Other users' videos might have different conditions.
First off, there are different approaches to height classifications.
Secondly, try "What about XYZ?" instead of "You forgot XYZ" and inform yourself before making such statements. Every 5th or so comment is about some supposedly missing building, and has been addressed before, either by me or another user.
Burj Al Alam is dead in the water (literally :P). Regarding India Tower and Pentominium, have a look at the video description.
Keep in mind that a video can't stay up-to-date indefinitely.
Oh and to comment about Kingdom Tower, there is a lot more piling work and diagrams that've come out in only the past month or two. It may not be really underway yet but it's nice of you to include it. Also very nice touch to put in a couple real UC pics of the 1WTC.
Considering the big names involved, i'd be surprised if it didn't come to fruition eventually. It seems far out, even compared to other supertalls, but unless the news reports have been made up, this isn't just some Sheikh's wet dream.
i went to taipei 101
I still have this memory of being in 4th grade back in 2012, coming home from school on a sunny Friday afternoon and planning to watch this with a cup of juice
Hi Adrian,
The first time I watched your skyscrapers videos was more than a decade ago. It was only recently that I started to search for the music you use, especially for the exact version of the first song you list, Ryuichi Sakamoto - Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence. I've literally looked everywhere to find your exact version, but I can't. Do you still know where you found it? Thanks, and your skyscrapers videos are truly amazing.
Hi Eric, thanks. (...) done.
@@HiAdrian Hi Adrian,
Thank you so much, that soundtrack just sounds SO amazing!!! Keep up the good work, maybe a new video once the Jeddah Tower is completed? :D
@@ericyy Yeah, we'll see. I hope I get back to it one day. Alas, I don't think I could use a mix of commercial tracks again. I actually slowed down/sped up several tracks on my videos by a few % to avoid automatic detection, but even that got found out years later by better algorithms. So I'd probably have to find some aspiring composer willing to do it for little to no money, or buy some quality stock music.
Please, can you tell me what version it is?
I don't think it will get built in the proposed design, hence i took it out. Check my video description for possible omissions. I hope to be proven wrong of course, but i'm not optimistic.
Name one (i addressed Kingdom Tower). Note that the video includes construction sites. Also, watch your tone - your comments make you look like a 12 year old trying to troll.
"Don't worry your knowledge is taller than these skyscrapers" -Albert Einstein
"Don't worry your poop is taller than this skyscraper"-Dark Side Albert Einstein
finally 2012...
金茂 (Jin Mao) China
Hey, i'm happy to hear this, glad you like it!
Take care :)
I think we all ( Not just us Americans ) Should pause at 9:54 . Just to remember the lives that were lost, And how strong our country is. We're building it back. A skyscraper that brings hope to America, And one that dominates the skyline. Just like it's lost brothers did 12 years ago.It's a skyscrape built to a very important height, 1,776 feet. 1776, The year America claimed it's freedom from Britian. So let's all just stop, And honor the rebirth of a legend.
Did anyone even attempt to do a conscious count of how many mega skyscrapers here from each country? I would have to take a 2nd look to do that. But straight off my impression is that China seems to have the most skyscrapers either completed or still under construction, followed by Dubai. And none of the countries in Europe has one here. As a continent count, it's obvious that Asia has the most, but the earliest skyscraper that still make a presence here comes from North America, USA.
kingdom tower from Jeddah very2 amazing.. 2017 finish..
Seeing the world trade center put tears in my eyes missing my aunt who worked there and lost her life on 9-11-01 God Bless every family that lost someone on that day its been a while but I still cant get that picture out my head of that building coming down with my aunt in it my God how can people be so mean
Great video, Very Much Enjoyed, I live a few blocks from 1 World Trade Center, You should consider updating the photos, The Tower is almost to the top, Also construction began at 432 park avenue, This Tower will be around 1,400 ft to the roof, some feet taller than the Trade Center's 1,368 ft' roof, ( minus the antenna) Once again great vid especially in HD.
All the major architectural firms around the world are setting up shop in China because their government gives generous grants for the creation of world class infrastructure. In contrast to the cash strapped Western world, China is a much more attractive option.
This video shows the complete and under construction skyscrapers over 400 m. Not including on hold, cancelled, vision, and demolished. Their spires (not antennas) are counted as their height. So, Empire State, WTC Twin Towers, The Shard, Chicago Spire, and so on won't shown in this video.
This kind of videos are so nostalgic. I used to watch this about 10 years ago and it made me fascinated of skyscrapers. The music is also something else it’s also nostalgic
@88808mike An abandoned gaping hole at the Chicago lakefront. I guess it was too good to be true.
Where is SkyTree in Tokyo???Is the actual biggest tower in the world biggest than Abraj Al Bait Towers
DOes anyone know exactly what version of merry christmas mr. lawrence is used here (very beginning). I can't find it anywhere on UA-cam.
ha hah...dubai 2nd jeddah better than burj khalifa..1km height
crazy.....
Hi HiAdrian I'm a fan of yours and I am very interested in this but are you going to make a 2013 one out of curiosity. I know you told galaxynotefan you won't do it soon but will you do one.
Mo is gonna go ahead and ignore your comment, fo Mo is having difficulty making sense of it.