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Skinny Skyscraper

Witness the construction of the skinniest skyscraper ever to make it off the drawing board. Located in New York and rising from within a landmarked building the team will attempt to build the world's thinnest skyscraper on the construction equivalent of a postage stamp.

Episode Clips

A Daring Design

See the groundbreaking design work of Architect Gregg Pasquarelli and his team.

A Damaging Leak

High stakes are on the line when the concrete distribution begins.

Arrival of the Crane

The team hurries to successfully assemble the newly arrived crane.

Luxury Living

With the building’s exterior making progress, attention turns toward the interior design.

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Follow the construction of the skinniest skyscraper in the world.

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