SKYDB

SKYDB Building database

Tall buildings worldwide, with heights, construction status and the companies involved.

Rankings of tall buildings

Tall Building Markets

  • Global building statistics
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The community is honoring the best new skyscrapers. A legacy since 1999.

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The best new skyscraper of the year

SKYDB Awards winners

The world's first architectural recognition for tall buildings. 26 years of community-led selections, one winner per year.

26 Winners
1999–2026 Award years
The best new skyscraper of the year

SKYDB Awards winners

All winners of the SKYDB Awards, from the most recent selection to the first one.

2026 Nomination January 2027
SKYDB Awards 2026 Winner to be released
2025 Voting running
SKYDB Awards 2025 Winner to be released
EPIQ 2024
SKYDB Awards 2024 Winner: EPIQ
Merdeka PNB118 2023
SKYDB Awards 2023 Winner: Merdeka PNB118
Green Tower 2022
SKYDB Awards 2022 Winner: Green Tower
111 West 57th Street 2021
SKYDB Awards 2021 Winner: 111 West 57th Street
The St. Regis Chicago 2020
SKYDB Awards 2020 Winner: The St. Regis Chicago
53 West 53rd 2019
SKYDB Awards 2019 Winner: 53 West 53rd
Vincom Landmark 81 2018
SKYDB Awards 2018 Winner: Vincom Landmark 81
Beirut Terraces 2017
SKYDB Awards 2017 Winner: Beirut Terraces
Torre Reforma 2016
SKYDB Awards 2016 Winner: Torre Reforma
Four Seasons Hotel 2015
SKYDB Awards 2015 Winner: Four Seasons Hotel
The Leadenhall Building 2014
SKYDB Awards 2014 Winner: The Leadenhall Building
8 Chifley 2013
SKYDB Awards 2013 Winner: 8 Chifley
Leatop Plaza 2012
SKYDB Awards 2012 Winner: Leatop Plaza
201 Tower 2011
SKYDB Awards 2011 Winner: 201 Tower
Burj Khalifa 2010
SKYDB Awards 2010 Winner: Burj Khalifa
Aqua 2009
SKYDB Awards 2009 Winner: Aqua
Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower 2008
SKYDB Awards 2008 Winner: Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower
Het Strijkijzer 2007
SKYDB Awards 2007 Winner: Het Strijkijzer
Hearst Tower 2006
SKYDB Awards 2006 Winner: Hearst Tower
HSB Turning Torso 2005
SKYDB Awards 2005 Winner: HSB Turning Torso
Taipei 101 2004
SKYDB Awards 2004 Winner: Taipei 101
30 St Mary Axe 2003
SKYDB Awards 2003 Winner: 30 St Mary Axe
Kingdom Centre 2002
SKYDB Awards 2002 Winner: Kingdom Centre
One Wall Centre 2001
SKYDB Awards 2001 Winner: One Wall Centre
Sofitel New York Hotel 2000
SKYDB Awards 2000 Winner: Sofitel New York Hotel
Burj Al Arab 1999
SKYDB Awards 1999 Winner: Burj Al Arab