From skyline-defining supertalls to luxury towers reshaping neighborhoods, a new generation of skyscrapers is rising.
Here are 10 notable U.S. skyscrapers under construction in 2026, according to the Council on Vertical Urbanism’s Skyscraper Center, each poised to leave its mark on the nation’s cityscapes.
The Torch
Located in New York, construction on the 52-floor supertall hotel began in 2022, with completion expected by 2028, according to Skyscraper Center.
Time Out reported that the 325-meter (1067-foot) building’s spire—which will resemble a torch—will feature an attraction that lifts visitors to the top of the spire before dropping 300 feet in transparent tubes. The building will also feature a traditional observation deck and a glass-bottomed elevator capable of transporting passengers up around 1,000 feet in less than a minute, according to the outlet.
Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences
Under construction in Miami, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences is expected to reach 1,041 feet when it is completed in 2028, according to The Skyscraper Center.
The 98-floor residential and hotel building is located at 300 Biscayne Boulevard. Forbes noted in November that it will be the tallest residential building on the U.S. East Coast outside of New York upon opening.
According to Miami Condo Investments, it is set to be both Miami’s smallest tower and the city’s first supertall skyscraper.
Cipriani Residences
Also located in Miami, this 80-floor residential building began construction in 2024. Expected to reach 939 feet, the skyscraper is set for completion in 2028.
Cultured Magazine reported that a $600 million loan was secured for the construction of the tower.
Okan Tower
Another Miami project—Okan Tower—is expected to be completed in 2026. The 70-floor building is expected to reach 890 feet.
Global Miami reported the cost of the tower—designed to resemble a tulip—as $400 million in 2022.
The Residences at 1428 Brickell
Staying in Miami, The Residences at 1428 Brickell is an 862-foot residential building currently expected to be completed in 2028.
462 East North Water Street
This 72-floor residential building started construction in Chicago in 2024. Upon expected completion in 2027, it will measure 851 feet and feature 72 floors, according to Skyscraper Center.
Baccarat Residences Miami
This residential building is expected to measure 835 feet upon completion in 2026. It will feature 73 floors.
111 Washington Street
Located in New York, this 64-floor residential building is expected to reach 789 feet upon completion in 2026. Construction began in 2023, according to Skyscraper Center.
Mercedes-Benz Places
Returning to Miami, Mercedes-Benz Places, a 64-floor, 773-foot residential, hotel and office building, is expected to be completed in 2027. Located at 191 Southwest 12th Street, West Brickwell, construction on the project began in 2021.
Santander Tower
Under construction in Miami, this 41-floor office building is set to reach 765 feet upon completion, which is expected in 2027, according to Skyscraper Center.