Standing at 314 meters, the 77-storey MahaNakhon building in Bangkok's central business district will not just be Thailand's tallest building when completed by year-end.
It will also be a representation of Thai building boss Sorapoj Techakraisri's faith in his homeland's ability to withstand the economic headwinds it faces.
The mixed-use development, which began construction in 2013 and will cost $500 million to erect, has been grabbing attention for its distinctive appearance, designed by renowned German architect Ole Scheeren.
Shaped like a square prism, the skyscraper is encircled by a three-dimensional spiral framed by cubical surfaces. Glass walls lining the mega-tower are divided horizontally and vertically, adding to the building's "pixelated" exterior and increasing the complexity of the construction.