What is the Narrowest Skyscraper in the world?

Cliff · February 2nd, 2007, 05:08 AM

Okay, lets define it as the narrowest building with a lift, that'll rule this 1.8m wide building out at least.

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So what is the narrowest, skinniest skyscraper on earth? Carnegie Hall Tower? High Cliff? Fuller Building? I'm not talking about "slenderness ratio", but, really the thinnest floorplans.

***hkskyline*** · February 2nd, 2007, 05:12 AM

The world's thinnest building is in Vancouver, Canada. It's in the Guinness Book of Records. However, I don't think it's a skyscraper. Come to think of it, I've never seen that building even though I've been to Vancouver so many times.

Cliff · February 2nd, 2007, 07:43 AM

Yep. thats the one shown in the picture above, 1.8m wide!

For skyscrapers, it gets a little tricky, since lift cores alone would need about 3m.

Brendan · February 2nd, 2007, 08:06 AM

I found this building on Skyscraperpage.

Looks quite thin, almost like it is about to snap!

Marcanadian · February 2nd, 2007, 10:11 PM

I believe One King West in Toronto was the thinnest when completed. (2005)

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gus_chi · February 2nd, 2007, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brendan

I found this building on Skyscraperpage.

Looks quite thin, almost like it is about to snap!

Here is a better Rendering:

Skybean · February 3rd, 2007, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hkskyline

The world's thinnest building is in Vancouver, Canada. It's in the Guinness Book of Records. However, I don't think it's a skyscraper. Come to think of it, I've never seen that building even though I've been to Vancouver so many times.

Yes, it's the Sam Kee building in the first post

. I went there a few years ago -- literally standing room only. It's on the fringe of Chinatown. I don't think 1 King West is the record holder. While it is thin, it shares a base with the old banking hall... in effect it's slim shape is accentuated by the old banking building that is covering part of its base from view.

Locke · February 3rd, 2007, 07:03 AM

549 Queen Street in brisbane Australia.

192m tall.

It's sorta on the slim side:

poshbakerloo · February 3rd, 2007, 11:52 PM

I think the Center point Tower on Oxford Street is quite narrow.

Yörch · February 4th, 2007, 12:49 AM

This is Altus Tower (195m/640ft)... I think it's at least the narrowest in Mexico.

The back...

The front...

algonquin · February 4th, 2007, 02:59 AM

^ wow, that building is remarkable!

***Manila-X*** · February 5th, 2007, 10:21 AM

HK's got alot of really thin skyscrapers o "pencilscrapers"

Here are some

***hkskyline*** · February 5th, 2007, 10:43 AM

Hong Kong's Highcliff is perhaps the most dramatic among the thin skyscrapers because of its height, which pulls the ratio to rather unprecedented levels.

The ones in the above post have fairly regular (rectangular and even squarish) shapes, and are nowhere near as thin as more hard-core pencil towers in HK.

redstone · February 6th, 2007, 08:54 AM

Cliff, look at your own backyard.

Lincoln Modern, Newton GEMS, Maybank Tower.

Maybank Tower is extremely narrow, and it tapers at the top.

***Manila-X*** · February 6th, 2007, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hkskyline

Hong Kong's Highcliff is perhaps the most dramatic among the thin skyscrapers because of its height, which pulls the ratio to rather unprecedented levels.

The ones in the above post have fairly regular (rectangular and even squarish) shapes, and are nowhere near as thin as more hard-core pencil towers in HK.

I agree about Highcliff but as for the pictures I showed. They may not be the thinnest skyscrapers in HK but they are some of the present appearance.

Qantas743 · February 6th, 2007, 09:47 AM

QVB in Melbourne. The building you see behind is a totally seperate building and the side of the building is all how thick it is!

redstone · February 6th, 2007, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qantas743

QVB in Melbourne. The building you see behind is a totally seperate building and the side of the building is all how thick it is!

Wow, that's something!

Here's Maybank Tower, the tower with blue strip windows:

malec · February 6th, 2007, 11:10 AM

Defining thinness is easy for towers. It's just the height compared to the width.

***hkskyline*** · February 7th, 2007, 04:04 AM

Highcliff & Summit :

mhays · February 7th, 2007, 06:57 AM

And that's a slanted angle of both.

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Locke alright, kick-ass Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,378 Likes (Received): 187	549 Queen Street in brisbane Australia. 192m tall. It's sorta on the slim side: __________________ You had me at meat tornado.

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Brendan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wollongong, NSW Posts: 2,243 Likes (Received): 0	I found this building on Skyscraperpage. Looks quite thin, almost like it is about to snap!

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poshbakerloo *Alexxx* Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, Manchester, Sheffield, Moscow Posts: 4,667 Likes (Received): 26	Centre Point Tower, London, UK I think the Center point Tower on Oxford Street is quite narrow. __________________ "BEFORE WE MARRY...I HAVE A SECRET!" I <3 London

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*Manila-X* PINOY MOD!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DA METRO! Posts: 12,577 Likes (Received): 225	HK's got alot of really thin skyscrapers o "pencilscrapers" Here are some __________________ Manila X-Perience, My collection of images around Metro Manila http://www.flickr.com/photos/manilaxperience

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*hkskyline* Hong Kong Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 71,181 Likes (Received): 961	Hong Kong's Highcliff is perhaps the most dramatic among the thin skyscrapers because of its height, which pulls the ratio to rather unprecedented levels. The ones in the above post have fairly regular (rectangular and even squarish) shapes, and are nowhere near as thin as more hard-core pencil towers in HK. __________________ Hong Kong Photo Gallery - Click Here for the Hong Kong Galleries World Photo Gallery - \| New York \| London \| Egypt \| Dubai \| Shanghai \| Xian \| Tokyo \| Kyoto \| Prague Beijing, Seoul, Taipei, Mumbai, Iceland, Sydney, Rocky Mountains, Toronto, and much more!

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redstone The Uninspired Architect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 14,069 Likes (Received): 2	Cliff, look at your own backyard. Lincoln Modern, Newton GEMS, Maybank Tower. Maybank Tower is extremely narrow, and it tapers at the top. __________________ http://redstonean.deviantart.com/

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Qantas743 Proud Victorian! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,541 Likes (Received): 32	QVB in Melbourne. The building you see behind is a totally seperate building and the side of the building is all how thick it is!

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malec Rrrraaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cork Posts: 10,452 Likes (Received): 23	Defining thinness is easy for towers. It's just the height compared to the width.

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*hkskyline* Hong Kong Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 71,181 Likes (Received): 961	Highcliff & Summit : __________________ Hong Kong Photo Gallery - Click Here for the Hong Kong Galleries World Photo Gallery - \| New York \| London \| Egypt \| Dubai \| Shanghai \| Xian \| Tokyo \| Kyoto \| Prague Beijing, Seoul, Taipei, Mumbai, Iceland, Sydney, Rocky Mountains, Toronto, and much more!

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