1. Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Altitude: 828 meters (2,716 feet)
Number of floors: 163
Launched in 2012, Burj Khalifa has a total height of 828 m (2,717 ft) (excluding the antenna). The building was originally called Burj Dubai, but was renamed in honor of the Abu Dhabi ruler after lending money to a Dubai developer who was in financial difficulty during the construction of the tower. The design of the tower is inspired by the geometry of the desert flowers in the area and the pattern system embodied in Islamic architecture. As the tower rises from the Y-shaped three-piece base, it recedes in an upward spiral pattern, reducing the mass of the building as it soars into the sky. Burj Khalifa is the centerpiece of large-scale multipurpose development, including offices, retail spaces, residential units and Armani hotels.
2. Shanghai Tower, China
Altitude: 632 meters (2,073 feet)
Number of floors: 126
The Shanghai Tower is the tallest of the world's first triple super tall skyscrapers in Shanghai's financial center, the other two are Jin Mao Tower and Shanghai World Financial Center. The vast façade and spiral shape of the tower towering above Shanghai's impressive skyline symbolize the dynamic emergence of modern China. Designed for high energy efficiency, the staggered structure provides nine vertical zones divided into office, retail and leisure applications. Shanghai Tower is one of the most sustainable skyscrapers in the world. A transparent shell wraps the entire building, creating cushioning between the inside and the outside, warming the cool outside air in winter and dissipating heat from inside to outside in summer.
3. Royal Clock Tower in Matki, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Altitude: 601 meters (1,972 feet)
Floor: 120
Abradial Bait is a state-owned complex consisting of seven skyscraper hotels adjacent to the world's largest mosque and the Grand Mosque in Mecca, the sanctuary of Islam. The central tower, the Royal Clock Tower of Macca, has the Clock Tower Museum on the 4th floor of the top floor. The tower is managed by two large prayer rooms (one for men and one for women) and Fairmont, which helps Mecca accommodate millions of pilgrims who participate in Mecca pilgrimages each year. There is also a hotel. The developer and contractor of the complex is Saudi Binladin Group, Saudi Arabia's largest construction company. With a total construction cost of US $ 15 billion, it is the most expensive building in the world.
4. PING to financial center, Shenzhen, China
Altitude: 599.1 meters (1,965 feet)
Number of floors: 115
Heian is the physical and iconic center of Shenzhen's growing central business district. The four facades of the stone and glass tower are covered vertically with zigzag stones extending from the base of the building. The latter has a five-story retail store stepped away from the tower, forming a large space like an amphitheater. Skyscrapers are also defined by a central atrium that acts as a public entrance hall, taking in natural light and creating a cozy space for meetings, shopping and dining. The original plan was to add a 60 m (197 ft) antenna atop the building to surpass the Shanghai Tower (cf below) and become the tallest building in China, although that plan was abandoned due to the possibility that it might obstruct flight paths.
5. Lotte World Tower, Seoul, South Korea .
Altitude: 555 meters (1,821 feet)
Number of floors: 123
Lotte World Tower is the tallest building in Korea and is the jewel of the crown of architecture. The design of the 123-story tower is based on traditional Korean ceramic and calligraphy shapes. Skyscrapers rise in a narrow, tapered profile, in contrast to the mountainous terrain of the city. Inside the tower, there are various types of programs such as retail space, office floors, 5-star luxury hotels, and "office hotels." Popular in South Korea, Officetel offers studio-style apartments to employees working in buildings, offering standard furniture, reception services, access to the gym, and other services commonly found in hotels. increase. Other highlights include Avenel Shopping Mall, South Korea's premier urban aquarium, spectacular classical music halls, and Asia's largest multiplex.
6. One World Trade Center, New York, USA
Height: 541.3 meters (1,776 feet)
Number of floors: 104
One World Trade Center, also known as Freedom Tower, is located in the busy financial district of downtown Manhattan. The skyscraper cost $ 4 billion and took eight years to build between the start of construction in 2006 and the move-in of the first tenant in 2014. Its huge size, geographical restrictions, and security requirements make it one of the most complex projects in the Western Hemisphere. , It is one of the tallest buildings ever built. The tower has a stunning observatory and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. The 9/11 Museum, located on the grounds of the former World Trade Center, will showcase more than 10,000 relics and reveal the story of that unlucky day with 2,000 direct accounts, photographs and interviews with family testimonies. ..
7. Guangzhou CFT Financial Center, China
Altitude: 530 meters (1,739 feet)
Floor: 112
Guangzhou CTF Finance Center is a skyscraper that houses hotels, serviced apartments, office spaces and podiums in shopping malls. The design of the tower derives from the efficient integration of its multiple uses. Its shape is formed by four major transition points: office to residential, residential to hotel, hotel to crown, and crown to sky. Instead of tapering to accommodate the small floor panels needed for various programs, the tower recedes with four-angled balustrades. These four setbacks allow for a lush sky terrace and dramatic skylights. The building also employs a variety of energy efficient tools to reduce its environmental footprint. The use of highly efficient chillers and the heat recovery from water-cooled freezing capacitors all contribute to the sustainability of the building.
8. Tianjin CFT Finance Center, China
Altitude: 530 meters (1,739 feet)
Floor: 96
Tianjin Chow Tai Fook (CFT) is an impressive new landmark of the Tianjin Economic-Technology Development Zone (TEDA), just outside the coastal metropolis of Tianjin. The skyscraper has offices, 300 serviced apartments and a 350-room 5-star hotel. The main structure has a hyperboloidal, gently curved glass surface that integrates eight sloping megacolumns. These curved columns enhance the structure's response to seismic concerns and are an integral part of both gravity and lateral systems. The combination of strategically placed multi-layered slots and the aerodynamic shape of the tower reduces vortex shedding and significantly minimizes wind (a problem that affects many of the tallest buildings in the world).
9. CITIC TOWER (CHINA ZUN), Beijing, China
Height: 527.7 meters (1,731 feet)
Floor: 109
CITIC Tower is a skyscraper located in the business district of the capital of China. The fascinating outline of the building (wide at the top and bottom, narrow at the center) is inspired by Dung, an ancient Chinese ceremonial vessel for drinking wine, and the building is also nicknamed. The gentle vertical curvature of the tower gives the building a contemporary and elegant look, maximizing the floor space at the top while providing structural stability at the bottom. The tower remains the tallest building in Beijing for the foreseeable future as authorities restricted a new project in the Central Business District to a height of 180 m (590 ft) or less in 2018 to alleviate traffic congestion. There is a possibility.
10. TAIPEI 101, Taiwan
Altitude: 508 meters (1,667 feet)
Number of floors: 101
Don't miss Taipei 101, which rises above the city like a giant modeled bamboo stalk. The 508 m (1667 ft) Taipei 101 held the title of "the tallest building in the world" from 2004 to 2010 when the Burj Khalifa in Dubai was completed. Until 2011, it also held the title of the tallest green building in the world. Taipei 101's postmodern architecture evokes Asian traditions with its modern construction using industrial materials. Its design includes many features that allow the structure to withstand the Pacific Rim and tropical storms in the region. The tower has offices and restaurants, as well as indoor and outdoor observatories. The building is Taiwan's most famous attraction, and the Taipei 101 Fireworks Festival is a staple of New Year's Eve broadcasts.
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