Reading a lot? We sell API access and data exports. Reading a lot? We sell access.
Get API access
Or get a data export Wrongly blocked?
SKYDB
Data backbone

Other information
besides just buildings.

SKYDB is built from regions, companies, photos and the dictionary that ties them together. Pick a thread to pull.

Explore database →
RegionsBrowse every region on file→
CompaniesArchitects, developers, engineers→
Photos & RenderingsImagery from around the world→
DefinitionsTerms and concepts explained→
LicensingHow to license the data backbone→
New toolHeatmap modeSee structure density visualised across cities - beta.
Try heatmap →
Buildings, everywhere.

Unlimited ways
to discover.

Browse the top 1000 tallest, search for any building by name or attribute, or explore city-by-city statistics.

Explore buildings →
Search formFind content with ease.→
Top 1000 SkyscrapersUpdated as new towers complete→
Biggest CitiesView city-related statistics→
Biggest CountriesNational rankings + records→
RegionsBrowse buildings by region→
CompaniesArchitects, developers, engineers→
For SKYDB Premium usersChannelsChannels organize buildings across cities and countries by height or theme. Their building lists are available with SKYDB Premium.
Browse channels →
SKYDB Community

Where accuracy
comes from.

We are what makes SKYDB stand apart. Editors who care about buildings and care more about getting them right. Same standards, same care.

Community →
EditorsA community which matters→
MembershipsElevate your possibilities→
How to submitWhat we need and how to send it→
Add buildingLaunch the object tool→
Upload photosSubmit missing images→
My contentEverything you added and edited→
SpotlightFeatured PersonalityMarshall Gerometta is "the brain" when it comes to heights. As a veteran in the field, he also maintains the world's official list of the tallest skyscrapers.
Explore his work →
Since 30 years

The source
for tall buildings

SKYDB is creating the world's most comprehensive and deepest database of tall buildings. Used by professionals, maintained by experts.

Who we are →
Who we areExperts in the field→
Pricing and ServicesGet access to paid options.→
DefinitionsHow we measure and verify→
Knowledge BaseArticles + tutorials→
Get the NewsLatest announcements→
ContactReach out to the team.→
Featured activitySKYDB AwardsThe best skyscrapers of the world. Selected every year by SKYDB and its community members.
Visit the page →
Panorama of Hamburg File 199-339-068

Hamburg city

Join SKYDB
structure #10715565building

Kristall

existing 72 m 20 floors 2011

Full map Join SKYDB
Location of Kristall
Height Rankings

Object dataJoin to edit

Architectural Height72 m
Floors20
Completion2011
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
AddressGroße Elbstraße
CityHamburg
CountryGermany
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-15

Location

Full MapGoogle MapsBing Maps

Rating

The rating reflects architectural quality and visual impact as judged by SKYDB users, and feeds into how this building is ranked across the site.

Files Join to upload

  1. Photo 996-896-332
    Photo 996-896-332
    Nephilim
  2. Photo 634-302-699
    Photo 634-302-699
    Huopa
  3. Photo 951-477-656
    Photo 951-477-656
    Nephilim
  4. Photo 335-129-071
    Photo 335-129-071
    Nephilim
  5. Photo 747-839-734
    Photo 747-839-734
    Der Hamburger
  6. Photo 162-487-289
    Photo 162-487-289
    Nephilim
  7. Photo 421-062-562
    Photo 421-062-562
    Nephilim
  8. Photo 875-794-883
    Photo 875-794-883
    Der Hamburger
  9. Photo 829-954-035
    Photo 829-954-035
    Der Hamburger
  10. Photo 330-433-631
    Photo 330-433-631
    Der Hamburger
  11. Photo 979-553-351
    Photo 979-553-351
    Der Hamburger
  12. Photo 905-596-269
    Photo 905-596-269
    Der Hamburger