Buildings become abandoned for many reasons, both before and after they're built. Tall skyscrapers can be especially pricey and remain unfinished.

Skyscrapers weren’t always the shimmering glass-and-steel giants we know today. In the late 19th century, the idea of building upward wasn’t just a necessity. It was a statement. Cities were ...

The Citygate tower in Austria's capital of Vienna is linked to a shopping mall, meaning residents never have to travel far for some retail therapy. The third tallest building in the US, second ...

Emporis, a top architecture research firm, has released its list of the top-10 buildings worldwide. In order to qualify, buildings must have a minimum height of 100 meters and have been completed ...

Iconic skylines are one way to immediately identify some cities. Some looming skyscrapers haven't stood the test of time, becoming abandoned or remaining incomplete. Cities must figure out what to do ...