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Construction photo via Omarnizar05 on Wikipedia.

After years of delays, Jeddah Tower—set to become the world’s tallest skyscraper—is back under construction.

Soaring beyond one kilometer into the sky, this futuristic giant is redefining what’s possible in architecture and engineering.

Started all the way back in 2013, the construction had stalled at the 63rd floor for years, with some wondering if the building might be cancelled altogether.

Just this week, a ceremony restarting the construction began, and if things go as planned, the tower will be completed in 2028.

Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, the tower is a symbol of ambition, set to surpass Dubai’s Burj Khalifa as the planet’s tallest structure.

Located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the sleek, tapering form draws inspiration from desert landscapes while pushing the limits of vertical urbanism.

The resuming of construction is reigniting excitement about this record-breaking marvel.

When completed, Jeddah Tower will not only claim the height crown but also reshape the skyline in breathtaking fashion.

Rendering of the Jeddah Tower looking down.

Renderings © Copyright Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture.

Jeddah Tower has had its sights on becoming the world’s tallest building since it broke ground way back in 2011. Since then, the construction and entire project has seen delays, financial issues, and all manner of bureaucratic wrangling.

The project is up and running again as of this month, with the build aiming to complete within a handful of years.

Designed by Chicago-based Adrian Smith + Gill Gordon Architecture, the slim, tapering design will rise to a record-breaking height of at least 1,008 meters, or 3,307 feet when it’s complete.

The astonishingly tall tower will be part of a large planned development in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It will feature over 160 floors, and the world’s highest observatory.

For comparison, this building will be taller than eleven Statue of Liberties stacked on top of one another. The very definition of skyscraper?

“The sleek, streamlined form of the tower can be interpreted as a reference to the folded fronds of young desert plant growth. The way the fronds sprout upward from the ground as a single form, then start separating from each other at the top, is an analogy of new growth fused with technology.”