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Set the scene This elegant sandstone tower fits right in with the neighboring skyscrapers on bustling Potsdamer Platz.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Within an hour, skyscrapers flatten to golden sand, and the honk of yellow taxis is replaced by the soothing sounds of rolling waves.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Temples, gardens, neon streets and skyscrapers create a walking experience that is both traditional and futuristic.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
For example, building a skyscraper is complicated.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Within an hour, skyscrapers flatten to golden sand, and the honk of yellow taxis is replaced by the soothing sounds of rolling waves.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Temples, gardens, neon streets and skyscrapers create a walking experience that is both traditional and futuristic.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
For example, building a skyscraper is complicated.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
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“Skyscraper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skyscraper. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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skyscraper
noun
sky·scrap·er
ˈskī-ˌskrā-pər 
: a very tall building
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