Whether due to innovation or the scarcity of land, the expansion of cities and agglomerations has increased very vertically in recent years. In fact, there seems to be a lot of competition between cities over who can build the most impressive supertalls in the world. Having the tallest building in the world can bring tourism income and glory to your host city, although it is not a title that many cities keep very long. As for skyscrapers, global trends are changing. North America had 75 percent of the tallest buildings 20 years ago, but that has moved to Asia and the Middle East today. Thanks to modern engineering that is constantly evolving over time,
11. 10. Shanghai World Financial Center, China – 1,614 feet
The Shanghai World Financial Center was completed in 2008 and has a height of 1,614 feet with 101 floors. It is located in the Pudong district, rich in Shanghai skyscrapers, and serves as an international financial and commercial center. It houses hotel rooms, offices, conferences, observation decks and shopping centers. Its tower has a trapezoidal aperture towards the top and has an air control function called Variable Air Volume (VAV), and it is designed with a diagonal frame to attenuate the bending and compression forces of people at l inside the building. the ground as well. The design of the skyscraper has been very well received by critics.
10. 9. Tapei 101, Taiwan – 1,667 feet
As the name suggests, Tapei 101 has a total of 101 stories. At 1.667, the feet are among the tallest in the world. Taipei 101 made big waves when it was built in 2004 because its design was quite revolutionary at the time. It held the title of the tallest building in the world for six years before being overtaken by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. An example of postmodern architecture, Taipei 101 is well known for its unique green-blue hue. It dominates the skyline of Taipei and constitutes a major tourist attraction, mainly thanks to its observatory at the top.
9. 8. China Zun, China – 1,667 feet
China Zun in Beijing is expected to be completed in 2018. When completed, it will become the eighth tallest building in the world with a total height of 1,667 feet. The building is to serve as a hub for Beijing’s central business district. The building is developed by the CITIC group.
8. 7. Tianjin CTF Finance Center, China – 1, 739 (tie)
The CTF Financial Center in Tianjin holds the title of the seventh largest building in the world, as does the CTF Financial Center in Guangzhou. The towers are both 1,739 feet. This CTF tower, which stands for Chow Tai Fook, should be officially completed in 2018. Its construction started in 2013. The building houses a total of 97 floors dedicated to mixed use.
7. 7. CTF Financial Center in Guangzhou, China – 1,739 feet (tie)
Located in the city of Guangzhou, in the south of China, the CTF Finance Center is a mixed-use skyscraper whose construction was completed in October to 2016. It measures 530 and houses a shopping center, offices and a hotel. One of the world’s fastest elevators is the CTF Financial Center in Guangzhou, which reaches speeds of 71 km (44.7 miles) per hour.
6. 6. One World Trade Center, USA – 1,776 feet
Standing at 1,776 feet and 104 stories, the One World Trade Center is the tallest building not only in New York, but also in the United States and throughout the Western Hemisphere. Its construction was completed in 2014. Its namesake comes from the north tower of the original World Trade Center. A World Trade Center was constructed as a functional building to commemorate the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The building was rented out for its use of renewable energy, which includes the reuse of rainwater.
5. 5. Lotte World Tower, South Korea – 1,819 feet
The Lotte World Tower is located in Seoul, South Korea. At 1,819 feet, it is the fifth tallest building in the world. Construction of the building was completed in March 2016. A total of thirteen years of planning were spent preparing for the construction of the Lotte World tower, which began in March 2011. The building comprises 123 floors, of which six are underground. The roof of the Lotte World tower has been constructed with such solidity that it is designed to withstand earthquakes of up to 9 magnitude on the Richter scale.
4. 4. Ping An International Finance Center, China – 1,965 feet
The Ping An International Financial Center, located in Shenzhen, China, has 1,965 feet. It is the fourth tallest building in the world. The construction of the building was completed in 2015 before being completed in 2017. The Ping An International Financial Center has a conference center, a hotel and a number of high-end commercial spaces. It is also the home of its namesake, Ping An Insurance. The building uses an impressive number of 33 two-story elevators to access its 115 floors. Originally, the building designs required the inclusion of an antenna. However, this plan was ultimately canceled due to flight interference issues.
3. 3. Makkah Royal Clock Tower, Saudi Arabia – 1,972 feet
Also called Abraj Al-Bait of Mecca, the royal clock tower in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is the third tallest building in the world. It is located a total of 601 meters. The government-owned complex includes a hotel with 120 floors, a conference center, an Islamic museum, and a prayer hall that can accommodate 10,000. Other amenities inside the building include a five-story shopping center and a lunar observation center, used to observe the moon during the holy month. Abraj Al-Bait was built by the Saudi Binladin group, which is the largest construction company in Saudi Arabia. The clock of the royal clock tower in Mecca is the largest clock in the world.
2. 2. Shanghai Tower, China – 2,073 feet
The Shanghai Tower is the second tallest building in the world and the tallest building in China, with 121 floors and a height of 2,073 feet. Construction of the Shanghai tower began in 2006 and lasted eight years. This building was designed by Gensler, an American architectural firm. Its original purpose was to serve as a hotel and office building. Today, the Shanghai Tower has a total of 320 hotel rooms and 1,100 parking spaces. The view from the top of the building provides a breathtaking view of the Shanghai region known as Pudong, which has experienced great development in recent times.
1. 1. Burj Khalifa, United Arab Emirates – 2,717 feet
At 2,717 ft, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world. Built mainly of steel and concrete, the building was designed by the same architects who were behind other famous barrels like the Willis Tower in Chicago and the One World Trade Center in New York. The construction of the building, which was completed in 2010, was part of an initiative by the government of the United Arab Emirates to shift the country’s economy from an oil-only country to a more tourism-oriented country. and services. The Burj Khalifa has 30,000 residences spread over 19 residential towers, an artificial lake, nine hotels and a shopping center.