Nur-Sultan - The Skyscraper Center

Facts

Population

1,136,008 (2020)

Area

797 km²

308 mi²

# of 150m+ buildings

3 Completed • 1 Under Construction

First 150m+ Building

Ministry of Transportation & Communication (2003)

Tallest Building

Northern Lights 1 (180 m)

Rankings

by no. of 150m+ completed buildings

159

Tallest City in

the World

89

Tallest City in

Asia

1

Tallest City in

Kazakhstan

Buildings

Rank	Name	Height
1	Abu Dhabi Plaza	310.8 m / 1,020 ft
2	Northern Lights 1	180 m / 591 ft
3	Ministry of Transportation & Communication	155 m / 509 ft
4	Northern Lights 2	152 m / 499 ft
5	Talan Tower 1	145.6 m / 478 ft
6	Grand Alatau 3	144 m / 472 ft
7	Triumph of Astana	142 m / 466 ft
8	Northern Lights 3	128 m / 420 ft
9	Talan Tower 2	119.8 m / 393 ft
10	Mazhilis Building	100 m / 328 ft

Building Completions Timeline

Research

30 January 2020

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Research

01 December 2016

Stack Effect in High-Rise Buildings: A Review

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Global News

17 June 2019

Proposal to Build Futuristic Tower in Astana Evokes Kazakhstan Flag

Taking inspiration from the country’s flag, Fundamental Architects and Omega Render are proposing a futuristic new building in Kazakhstan. Spanning the width of the Ishim...