Luxury Skyscrapers

Zuri Deepwater

Translator A AI

Summary

Luxury Skyscrapers explores the convergence of high finance and architectural innovation in the world's most exclusive towers. These structures represent more than just vertical living; they embody concentrated global capital, cutting-edge architectural design, and a redefinition of urban landscapes. The book delves into the financial models that underpin these projects, examining investment strategies and development costs, while also assessing their social implications, including their contribution to urban inequality. These buildings are potent symbols of wealth and influence, challenging conventional understandings of skyscrapers.

 
The book progresses in three parts, beginning with an introduction to the core concepts of skyscraper finance and architectural design. It then delves into case studies of notable luxury skyscrapers around the world, such as those in New York, Dubai, and London, examining their unique features and financial structures.

 
Finally, the book synthesizes these findings to offer a broader analysis of the impact of luxury skyscrapers on urban landscapes, economies, and societies. This approach provides insight for professionals in architecture and real estate development, as well as anyone interested in finance and urban studies.

Available since: 02/19/2025.

Print length: 78 pages.

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