The word iconic gets thrown around a lot, especially in the world of architecture. The more it’s deployed, the less meaning it retains. So what makes a building fit the definition?

But you might bump into them far from New York or Rome. All around the world, copies of famous buildings, statues and other monuments have been built – BBC Bitesize explores four of them.

They reshape cities, become iconic landmarks, and show off the amazing things we can achieve with modern technology. Let’s look closer at the five tallest buildings in the world and what makes ...

On the 63rd floor, visitors are treated to panoramic views of the city at Sirocco, the world-famous ... building stands out with its pixelated, glass-clad facade and the helix-like cut that twists ...