Top 20 Projects Completing in 2020 | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

From skyscrapers to stadiums and Olympic parks, these 20 construction projects around the world are set to make headlines in 2020.

Key Insights

• 🌐 The 2020 Expo in Dubai will bring together over 130 nations and showcase global development.
• 🎮 The Melburne Premiere Tower is inspired by Beyonce's music video and features a unique curvaceous facade.
• 🏟️ The Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas will become the most expensive stadium ever built.
• 🌍 The Central Park Tower in New York City will be the tallest residential building in the world.
• 👻 The Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles will host high-profile events and play a major role in the 2028 Olympic Games.
• ✋ The Australia 108 skyscraper will feature the highest residences in the Southern Hemisphere.
• 👻 Tokyo's Olympic Park will complete early in 2020, hosting the Olympic Games in July.
• 👶 The Resource World Las Vegas will add a new landmark to the city's strip.
• 🏛️ Berlin's PWC Tower will be the fourth tallest building in the city and a standout tower in Germany.
• 👻 Vietnam will host its first Grand Prix with a newly completed hybrid circuit in April 2020.
• 🤗 Ivory Coast will open a new National Stadium in Abidjan ahead of hosting the Africa Cup of Nations in 2023.
• 🏙️ London's 22 Bishops Gate will become the tallest skyscraper in the city.
• 🦸 Mexico's Torres of Esparto will be the country's first super tall skyscraper.
• 🕵️‍♀️ Chicago's Vista Tower will become the tallest skyscraper designed by a female architect.
• 👶 Antarctica's Wharf will be upgraded to accommodate a new research vessel.
• 🇪🇺 Warsaw's Vasso Tower will become the tallest skyscraper in Poland and the European Union.
• 🌎 Brazil's Yacht House Residents Club will be the tallest buildings in the country and the second tallest in South America.
• 🫥 Lahore in Pakistan will have its first metro line, serving 250,000 people daily.
• 🇪🇹 Ethiopia's new headquarters for the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia will be the country's tallest building.

Transcript

from striking skyscrapers to vast Olympic parks and stadiums on a level of ambition never attempted before 2020 sees a new decade kickoff with the completion of some truly remarkable construction projects from the overwhelming number of schemes set to finish this year these are the 20 you need to keep your eyes on stretching over four square kilome... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the expected impact of the 2020 Expo in Dubai?

The 2020 Expo in Dubai is expected to attract over 25 million visitors and will showcase the best in global development, with pavilions designed by renowned architects.

Q: What makes the Melburne Premiere Tower unique?

The Melburne Premiere Tower features a curvaceous facade that not only adds to its aesthetic appeal but also serves a structural role in breaking up wind loads that would cause the tower to sway.

Q: Which stadium is set to become the most expensive ever built?

The Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is set to become the most expensive stadium ever built, with a price tag of 1.84 billion USD. It will become the home of the Las Vegas Raiders and the University of Nevada Las Vegas rebels.

Q: What makes the Central Park Tower in New York City stand out?

Although it won't be the tallest building in New York City, the Central Park Tower will become the tallest residential building in the world, standing at 472 meters upon completion.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The 2020 Expo in Dubai, featuring pavilions by renowned architects, is set to open in October and is expected to attract over 25 million visitors.

• The Melburne Premiere Tower in Australia, inspired by Beyonce's music video, is beginning to make its mark on the city's skyline.

• The Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the most expensive stadium ever built, is nearing completion ahead of the 2020 NFL season.

• The Central Park Tower in New York City will become the tallest residential building in the world upon completion.