High-rise skyscrapers

 

• High-rise skyscrapers: A dense cluster of tall buildings suggests a thriving commercial and residential hub.

High-rise skyscrapers are typically home to a mix of residents and businesses, depending on their purpose. Here are some common occupants:

1. Residential High-Rises

   • Wealthy individuals and families
   • Young professionals
   • Expats and diplomats
   • Retirees seeking urban convenience
   • Short-term renters or tourists (Airbnb, corporate housing)

2. Commercial & Office Skyscrapers

   • Large corporations (finance, tech, law firms, etc.)
   • Government offices
   • Startups and co-working spaces
   • Media companies and news agencies

3. Luxury & Mixed-Use Skyscrapers

   • Celebrities and high-net-worth individuals
   • Business executives
   • Hotel guests in luxury hotel-residence towers
   • High-end retailers (in lower commercial floors)

4. Affordable & Public Housing Towers

   • Middle-income and low-income families (in government-subsidized housing)
   • Students and young workers in budget-friendly apartments

The demographics of high-rise living vary by city, but overall, these buildings attract those who value urban convenience, stunning views, security, and amenities like gyms, pools, and concierge services.

Skycrasper

 

Muhammad Najib Razali, a professor of real estate at Malaysia Technology University, has conducted extensive research on urban planning and real estate in Johor Bahru. I met him in Forest City and asked him why the development was so empty. "The main reason is that the apartments are expensive — they are unaffordable for locals," he said. The median annual salary in Malaysia was 24,744 Malaysia ringgit (around $5,651) in 2020. As for foreign buyers, there's another obstacle keeping them from snapping up property. "We spoke to the developer and they told us that its main target buyers are Singaporeans and foreigners," Najib said. But Singaporeans have been dissuaded by the number of failed projects in Malaysia, he continued. In 2021, there were 79 abandoned housing projects in the country. While Forest City continues to be a development in progress, its reputation as a ghost town does not help its bid to attract global buyers. "The property has failed to attract Singaporeans, who prefer to look and see the properties in person first before buying," he said. Country Garden, for its part, believes the development will thrive in the future — though it acknowledges that future may not be a near one. "As the economic activities resume and travel bans are lifted, we are looking forward to Forest City to thrive again," the company told me in an email. "The process will definitely take some time and not by immediate effect." https://www.businessinsider.com/ghost-town-malaysia-forest-city-china-developer-estate-photos-2022-6

skyscrapers

help to reduce urban sprawl, add visual creativity to a skyline, and even impact the creativity and invention of those who live or work within the building.

skyscrapers

Bringing space into a city center reduces urban sprawl, allowing for better preservation of natural areas. Depending on how they are built, many skyscrapers are also energy efficient and even made with recycled materials.

Tower

This tower reminds me of the shape of African baskets.

Yemen Architecture

Les architectures du Yémen magnifient la boue, la beauté de la boue, l'élégance et le raffinement de l'architecture yéménite, l'architecture vernaculaire de boue est exaltée dans son plus haut degré de magnificence,

Skyscrapers inspired by barks

 

Skycrapers, gratte ciel

inspired by bamboos

African Masterpiece

 

African masterpiece

 

African masterpiece