Around the world in 10 Trump Towers
Here are 10 skyscrapers developed by and bearing the name of the man who might be elected president of the United States next week.
Before joining the race for the White House, Donald Trump was a prolific real-estate developer.
The American businessman took over his father's company in 1971, and has since amassed a property empire that began in New York and spread across globe.
Trump's most recognisable developments are his residential and hotel towers, ten of which are listed below:
Trump Tower, New York City
This 58-storey building on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue is home to Donald Trump's main offices, and has also acted as the headquarters for his presidential campaign.
Completed in 1983, the tower was designed by American architect Der Scutt. It is distinguished by a stepped corner planted with trees, which manifests as a zig-zagging facade above.
Trump International Hotel and Tower, Chicago
Skyscraper aficionados Skidmore, Owings and Merrill were tasked with the design for this 1,389-foot-high (423.4-metre) tower on the Chicago River.
Trump originally announced that it would be the tallest building in the world, but the plans were scaled back after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Trump Ocean Club, Panama City
Colombian firm Arias Serna Saravia is behind the design of Trump's only Latin American project to get off the ground.
Its sail-like form ? completed in 2011 ? includes 369 hotel rooms and 700 condominium units, which all get the use of a private beach club amon...
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