Summary of Europe’s New Skyscraper Capital Isn’t Where You Think

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Istanbul, Turkey is quickly becoming the new skyscraper capital of Europe, with more than 100 new buildings being built in the past few years. This increase in skyscraper construction has led to Istanbul becoming the world's 5th tallest city, with a total of 1,574 feet (452 meters) of height. While the increasing number of skyscrapers in Istanbul may be alarming to some, the city's developers say that the buildings are necessary in order to meet the needs of the growing population.

• 00:00:00 Frankfurt, Germany is now considered the new skyscraper capital of Europe due to the construction of many highrises. The city's wealth has attracted people from all over the world, and the unique design of the towers maximizes the amount of light and views each floor receives.
• 00:05:00 This video discusses the differences between Europe's new skyscraper capital and where many people think it is - Frankfurt, Germany. Frankfurt is building four cores at once using different techniques and systems. These cores provide rigidity and resistance to lateral and vertical forces, which is why they are being used more often now.
• 00:10:00 The city that is quickly becoming the new skyscraper capital of Europe is not, as many people might think, located in one of the traditional Skyscraper Cities such as New York, Tokyo, or London. Rather, it is located in the city of Istanbul, Turkey. According to a recent report, the city has seen a sharp increase in the construction of skyscrapers over the past few years, with more than 100 new buildings being built in that time period. This increase in skyscraper construction has led to Istanbul becoming the world's 5th tallest city, with a total of 1,574 feet (452 meters) of height. While the increasing number of skyscrapers in Istanbul may be alarming to some, the city's developers say that the buildings are necessary in order to meet the needs of the growing population.