Scottish architecture firm has released plans for the second-tallest
skyscraper in the world to be built in
St. Petersburg, Russia.
The Lakhta Center II will stand at 703 meters (2,306 feet), while the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, measures 828 meters (2,717 feet), according to a press release from architects Kettle Collective.
However, the planned skyscraper will house the highest occupied floor and viewing gallery in the world at 590 meters (1,936 feet).
By way of comparison, the current second-tallest building is the Shanghai Tower, at 632 meters (2,073 feet). The Shard in London measures 310 meters (1,017 feet).
The Lakhta Center II will stand on the outskirts of St. Petersburg next to the original Lakhta Center, which is the tallest building in Europe at 462 meters (1,516 feet) tall and houses the headquarters of energy company Gazprom.
The planned tower will stand on the outskirts of St. Petersburg, Russia. Credit: Courtesy Kettle Collective
Tony Kettle is design lead on the project, and also designed the Lakhta Center during his time at architectural firm RMJM.
"The new Lakhta Center will be a template of sustainable design for global high-rise projects," said Kettle in the press release.
"It will have the best in class low energy design and a mix of uses that will create a vertical atrium space with a vibrant centre as the heart for this new business district."
The Lakhta Center II will feature office space, accommodation and relaxation spaces over 150 floors.
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