Nur-Sultan

Kazakhstan

Facts

Population

Source: CityPopulation.de

1,136,008 (2020)

Area

797 km² • 308 mi²

Density

1,425.4 people per km²

3,691.7 people per mi²

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
Status

Completed

Architecturally Topped Out

Structurally Topped Out

Under Construction

On Hold

Proposed

Vision

Never Completed

Demolished

Competition Entry

Canceled

Proposed Renovation

Under Renovation

Renovated

Under Demolition

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Height
1 Abu Dhabi Plaza
382 m / 1,253  ft
2 Northern Lights 1
180 m / 591  ft
3 Emerald Towers 2
173 m / 568  ft
4 Kazakhstan Railways Building 2
173 m / 568  ft
5 Emerald Towers 3
160 m / 525  ft
6 Kazakhstan Railways Building 1
160 m / 525  ft
7 Ministry of Transportation & Communication
155 m / 509  ft
8 Northern Lights 2
152 m / 499  ft
9 Talan Tower 1
145.6 m / 478  ft
10 Grand Alatau 3
144 m / 472  ft

Research

01 December 2016

Stack Effect in High-Rise Buildings: A Review

This technical paper presents a detailed review of the stack effect phenomenon and of the associated implications pertaining to the design and construction of high-rise...

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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...

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