Soaring heights: America to soon get its tallest skyscraper

by tanya_martins | June 23, 2024 2:23 pm

tall skyscraper that is well-lit and part of a city skyline — Legends Tower, the tallest skyscraper in the U.S., is going to be constructed in Oklahoma City by architecture firm, AO. *Photos courtesy dezeen*

Construction is underway on the 581-m (1,906-ft)-high Legends Tower planned for Oklahoma City by architecture firm AO.

Legends Tower recently gained approval from the city to have an unlimited height, and after a series of changes, the skyscraper is now slated to reach 581 m (1,906 ft), making it the tallest in the world outside Asia and more than double the height of Oklahoma City’s second-tallest building.

AO has designed the tower to have an aspect ratio of 16:1, with a concrete core supported by perimeter concrete columns. A plaza podium will serve as a thoroughfare and connect to the various buildings in the project. A lagoon planned for the development will link up with the nearby Oklahoma River, and the development will be accessible by a lite rail station.

The structural elements will undergo significant testing to make sure the structure stands up to the tornadoes and strong storms common to the region.

set of skyscrapers that are well-lit and different in height in the middle of a city — Legends Tower is part of the wider Boardwalk at Bricktown development, which includes three smaller towers.

Legends Tower is part of the wider Boardwalk at Bricktown development, which includes three smaller towers reaching a height of 105 m (345 ft) and a public plaza. It will include retail, offices, and residential units– including affordable housing.

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