History Rising: Now 129 Levels Tall

Any day now Burj Dubai will overtake Taipei 101 and become the world’s tallest building. It’s already significantly higher than the Chicago Sears Tower (not counting the spire), and is quickly approaching the title of the highest concrete free-standing structure. Skyscraperpage forum has been quick to announce: “Ladies and Gentleman, the next tallest structure EVER built by the humans race!!!!”, and judging by the following pictures of construction progress, it will be a matter of only a few days. -LMS-

The city skyline already approaches Chicago-like density, and will be something to behold in the next few years:

Current stage in the construction process:

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