Top 20 Most Expensive Buildings in the World
Here is a list of the top 20 most expensive buildings in the world compiled by Maison Office. The value of these buildings is solely based on the overall construction cost, let’s explore them:
Table of Contents
- 1. One World Trade Center
- 2. MGM Cotai
- 3. Emirates Palace
- 4. Palace of the Parliament
- 5. Wynn Las Vegas
- 6. Shanghai Tower
- 7. The Venetian Macao
- 8. Royal Adelaide Hospital
- 9. Goldman Sachs Headquarters
- 10. The Shard
- 11. The Palazzo
- 12. Taipei 101
- 13. Burj Khalifa
- 14. CapitaGreen
- 15. 220 Central Park South
- 16. Kyoto Station
- 17. Comcast Innovation & Technology Center
- 18. Wilshire Grand Center
- 19. Elbphilharmonie
- 20. United States Embassy
1. One World Trade Center
Value: $3,900,000,000
Location: New York
Floors: 104
Height: 541m
Year completed: 2014
One World Trade Center
One World Trade Center is the most expensive building in the world with construction costs reaching nearly $4 billion. Additionally, it is the tallest building in North America. Standing at 541m – equivalent to 1776ft, 1776 being the year the United States Declaration of Independence was signed.
2. MGM Cotai
Value: $3,400,000,000
Location: Macau
Floors: 35
Height: 151m
Year completed: 2018
MGM Cotai
MGM Cotai is a fusion of 9 stacked jewelry boxes. The design is inspired by the MGM Grand Macau project – utilizing similar colors and structures.
MGM Cotai was topped out on November 6, 2015.
3. Emirates Palace
Value: $3,000,000,000
Location: Abu Dhabi
Floors: 8
Height: 71m
Year completed: 2005
The Emirates Palace Hotel
The Emirates Palace Hotel is the second 7-star hotel in the world. The first being the Burj Al Arab located in Dubai city, also in the United Arab Emirates.
4. Palace of the Parliament
Value: $3,000,000,000
Location: Bucharest
Floors: 12
Height: 84m
Year completed: 1988
Palace of the Parliament
The building has a total volume of up to 2.55 billion cubic meters, making it the third-largest construction in the world (only after the U.S. Cape Canaveral and the Quetzalcoatl pyramid in Mexico).
The building is buried up to 92m below ground level. By surface area, it is the second-largest building in the world after the Pentagon (64,800m2).
5. Wynn Las Vegas
Value: $2,700,000,000
Location: Las Vegas
Floors: 45
Height: 187m
Year completed: 2005
Wynn Las Vegas
Built on the former site of the Desert Inn Hotel & Casino, the building began operation on April 28, 2005.
Wynn Las Vegas is a combination of a hotel, casino, shopping center, and the most luxurious golf course system in Las Vegas.
6. Shanghai Tower
Value: $2,400,000,000
Location: Shanghai
Floors: 128
Height: 632m
Year completed: 2015
Shanghai Tower
The Shanghai Tower is currently the second tallest building in the world and the tallest building in China. It also boasts the highest observation deck in the world.
The building features a spiral architecture to withstand the high-altitude wind impact.
7. The Venetian Macao
Value: $2,400,000,000
Location: Macau
Floors: 39
Height: 151m
Year completed: 2007
The Venetian Macao
In addition to being the world’s largest casino-hotel, the building also features an arena for 15,000 spectators, a dedicated convention center, over 350 shops, and 30 renowned restaurants.
8. Royal Adelaide Hospital
Value: $2,100,000,000
Location: Adelaide
Floors: 11
Height: 41m
Year completed: 2016
Royal Adelaide Hospital
The Royal Adelaide Hospital is the largest project in the history of southern Australia. Built on a total area of 10 hectares, the building accommodates nearly 6,000 healthcare staff.
9. Goldman Sachs Headquarters
Value: $2,100,000,000
Location: New York
Floors: 44
Height: 228m
Year completed: 2010
Goldman Sachs Headquarters
The multinational investment bank’s headquarters are built with a total floor area of 1.5 million square feet, accommodating nearly 9,000 personnel.
10. The Shard
Value: $1,900,000,000
Location: London
Floors: 73
Height: 306m
Year completed: 2013
The Shard
The Shard was officially inaugurated on July 5, 2012.
The building serves as an iconic landmark of London, designed in the shape of a pyramid, located adjacent to the River Thames, near the Tower Bridge. The building has received numerous prestigious architectural awards such as the Pritzker, AIA, Kyoto, and Sonning.
11. The Palazzo
Value: $1,900,000,000
Location: Las Vegas
Floors: 53
Height: 196m
Year completed: 2007
The Palazzo
The Plaza, designed by HKS, is the most luxurious hotel and casino project in Las Vegas. On completion, this became the tallest high-rise building in Las Vegas.
12. Taipei 101
Value: $1,760,000,000
Location: Taipei
Floors: 101
Height: 509m
Year completed: 2004
Taipei 101
Burj Khalifa in Dubai became the tallest skyscraper in the world on July 24, 2007. “Burj” in Arabic means “Tower.” The building is likened to a “vertical city,” breaking all boundaries in human design and construction achieved in history.
13. Burj Khalifa
Value: $1,500,000,000
Location: Dubai
Floors: 163
Height: 828m
Year completed: 2010
Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa in Dubai became the tallest skyscraper in the world on July 24, 2007. “Burj” in Arabic means “Tower.” The building is likened to a “vertical city” as it has shattered all the boundaries in human design and construction achieved in history.
14. CapitaGreen
Value: $1,400,000,000
Location: Singapore
Floors: 40
Height: 242m
Year completed: 2014
CapitalGreen
True to its name, the exterior of CapitaGreen is covered by green vegetation carpets up to 55%. Not stopping there, the building also features a “Sky Forest” on the rooftop.
15. 220 Central Park South
Value: $1,300,000,000
Location: New York
Floors: 70
Height: 290m
Year completed: 2019
220 Central Park South
220 Central Park South gained fame when a penthouse here was valued at $238 million. This is considered a record-breaking price, making it the most expensive home ever sold in the United States.
16. Kyoto Station
Value: $1,250,000,000
Location: Kyoto
Floors: 15
Height: 70m
Year completed: 1997
Kyoto Station
Kyoto Station is also among the world’s most expensive projects, built and completed in 1997 to commemorate the 1200th anniversary of the establishment of the ancient capital Kyoto.
17. Comcast Innovation & Technology Center
Value: $1,200,000,000
Location: Philadelphia
Floors: 59
Height: 342m
Year completed: 2018
Comcast Innovation & Technology Center
Built with a stainless steel system, the most advanced glass system, Comcast’s headquarters will be the tallest building in the United States (excluding New York and Chicago).
Providing millions of square meters for office rentals, hotel space, and commercial space.
18. Wilshire Grand Center
Value: $1,200,000,000
Location: Los Angeles
Floors: 73
Height: 335m
Year completed: 2017
Wilshire Grand Center
Ranked 18th on the list of the world’s most expensive buildings, Wilshire Grand Center is located in the heart of Los Angeles’ commercial financial district.
19. Elbphilharmonie
Value: $1,027,510,000
Location: Hamburg
Floors: 25
Height: 110m
Year completed: 2016
Elbphilharmonie
The building is a concert hall located on the Elbe River in Hamburg, Germany. Built on a total area of 120,000 square meters with a system of concert halls, luxury hotels, and upscale apartments.
20. United States Embassy
Value: $1,000,000,000
Location: London
Floors: 13
Height: 55m
Year completed: 2018
United States Embassy
The U.S. Embassy in the capital of the United Kingdom is located at the bottom of the top 20 most expensive buildings in the world. Built over more than 4 years (8/2013 – 1/2018), this is the largest U.S. embassy in Western Europe.
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