The most outstanding marvels of engineering in modern architecture!
10. Gherkin, London
30 Mary Ax, known as the Gherkin, rises in London's main financial district. The 40-story building reaches a height of 180 meters. The building uses energy-saving electrification methods, allowing it to use half the energy that a structure of this scale would typically require. The headquarters of the reinsurance company Swiss Re is located within the walls of the skyscraper.
9. Bank of China Tower, Hong Kong
The most recognizable building in the skyscraper capital of the world, Hong Kong. Reaching a height of 305 meters, from 1989 to 1992 it was the tallest building in all of Asia. The exterior design elements of the skyscraper resemble bamboo - a symbol of longevity and prosperity. True, Feng Shui practitioners criticized the skyscraper for its sharp lines. A small observation deck is open on the 43rd floor of the building.
8. Willis Tower, Chicago
108-story skyscraper in Chicago. When it opened in 1973, it was the tallest building in the world, surpassing the World Trade Center in New York. The observation deck on the 103rd floor of the skyscraper is Chicago's most famous landmark. On a clear day, you can see not only all of Chicago from there, but also the opposite shore of Lake Michigan. Before its renaming in 2009, the skyscraper was called the Sears Tower.
7. Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai
The 101st floor of the Shanghai World Financial Center houses offices, hotels, observation decks and shops. In 2007, the skyscraper reached a height of 492 meters, becoming the tallest building in all of China, including Hong Kong. The most characteristic feature its design has a huge “hole” at the top. Initially, this element was planned to be made round, but this caused a number of protests due to the fact that this design was too similar to the rising sun on the Japanese flag. In the final version, the circle was replaced with a trapezoid, thanks to which, according to many, the skyscraper resembles a giant bottle opener.
6. Taipei 101, Taiwan
The skyscraper, reaching a height of 508 meters, was the tallest building in the world until 2007, when it was overtaken by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The special design of the skyscraper allows it to withstand typhoons and earthquakes, which are not uncommon in Taiwan. The number of floors in the building - 101 - is timed to coincide with the meeting of the new century, at the beginning of which the skyscraper (100+1) was erected.
5. Chrysler Building, New York
Art Deco skyscraper in eastern Manhattan. Its height is 319 meters; for 11 months, until the construction of the Empire State Building in 1931, it was the tallest building in the world. It is a classic example of Art Deco architecture and is considered by many modern architects to be beautiful building all over New York.
4. Burj Khalifa, Dubai
The tallest building on the planet and the main attraction of Dubai rises to an unprecedented height: 818 meters. The lower 37 floors are occupied by the Armani Hotel. From the 45th to the 108th floor there are luxury apartments, and the uppermost part of the building is reserved for offices. The observation deck, which offers a breathtaking view of ultra-modern Dubai, is located on the 124th floor of the skyscraper.
3. Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur
Until 2004, these skyscrapers in the capital of Malaysia were the tallest buildings in the world, until they were overtaken by the Taipei 101 skyscraper. Be that as it may, they remain the tallest twin buildings in the world to this day. Their most famous feature is the “sky bridge” connecting the buildings at the 42nd floor level. It is built in such a way that, if necessary, it can be “pulled” inside buildings to protect it from possible hurricanes. The bridge plays an important role in the security system: if an emergency occurs in one of the buildings, people can quickly evacuate to the neighboring tower.
2. Burj Al Arab, Dubai
One of the tallest and most fashionable hotels in the world, the very appearance of which evokes associations with luxury and beautiful life. It reaches a height of 321 meters. Located on artificial island 280 meters from the shore. Not everyone can afford to enter its territory: one night in a hotel costs from 1.5 to 30 thousand dollars!
1. Empire State Building, New York
Although the Empire State Building has not been the tallest building in the world for many decades, it still remains one of the most recognizable symbols of New York. For 40 years, he held the world palm in height. It was erected in 1931 during the Great Depression, and for many years most its offices were empty. Until 1950, the skyscraper did not bring benefits to its owners. The building houses one of the most visited observatories in the world, offering spectacular 360-degree views of New York City!
Since ancient times, man has strived to reach the sky. Tall buildings amaze not only with their grandeur, but also with their technical innovation. Stunning skyscrapers decorate cities and become their main attractions.
The tallest skyscraper in the world - Burj Khalifa
The most tall skyscraper in the world is the Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai. This skyscraper is shaped like a stalagmite and rises 828 meters above the ground. The building has 163 floors and houses 9 hotels and the whole system fountains like in Las Vegas. The total cost of the skyscraper is 4.1 billion dollars. The author of the project is the American architect Andrian Smith. The first 37 floors house hotels, while floors 45 to 108 house luxury apartments. A large area of the building is dedicated to offices, and on the 123rd and 124th floors there is a lobby and observation deck. A new type of concrete was developed especially for the skyscraper, which can withstand temperatures up to +50 degrees. This concrete is poured only at night, and ice is added to the solution. Visitors and residents can move between floors only with transfers.
The observation deck, called At the Top, is located on the 124th floor of the building. Average duration The excursion is about an hour, during which time you can fully enjoy the views of the city. Tickets for the site are sold on the ground floor of the skyscraper and cost just over $30.
The tallest skyscraper in Russia
The tallest skyscraper in Russia - Federation Tower The tallest skyscraper in Russia is the Federation Tower. It is located on the territory of the Moscow international business center. The height of the skyscraper is 373.7 meters. This is a complex of two buildings, where the tallest is the East Tower. It has 95 floors and is not only the tallest skyscraper in Russia, but also in all of Europe. The Complex houses many offices and apartments. On the 6th floor there is an atrium containing offices and a shopping gallery.
Everyone knows catchphrase“Size doesn't matter” applies to many things, but not to buildings. Since ancient times, man has been trying to reach the sky, inventing various devices and inventions. Today, the upper floors of the tallest buildings in the world (skyscrapers) “float in the clouds.” We invite you to take a tour of the 10 tallest skyscrapers in the world, which amaze with their grandeur:
10. Kingkey 100, Shenzhen, China
Photo 10. Kingkey 100 442 meters (1,449 feet) tall, 100 floors.Kingkey 100 is a super-tall building in Shenzhen province in China. The skyscraper received this name for the number of floors - exactly 100 (68 floors are office premises, 22 floors are the St. Regis Hotel, a shopping center, and on the top 4 floors there are restaurants and a “sky garden”). The height of the building is 442 meters, the skyscraper was built in 2011 and ranks 10th in the world (1st place in Shenzhen and 4th place in China).
9. Willis Tower, Chicago, Illinois
Photo 9. Willis Tower is the tallest building in the USA. Willis Tower is the tallest building in the United States; until 2009 it was called the Sears Tower. The skyscraper was built in 1973 and for 25 years it was the most big building in the world. Willis Tower is approximately 443.3 meters high (110 floors and 104 elevators). The tower is visited by approximately 1 million people a year and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Chicago.
8. Nanjing Greenland Financial Center, Nanjing, China
Photo 8. The Zifeng high-rise building, also known as the Nanjing Greenland Financial Center, is the 3rd tallest skyscraper in China. Nanjing Greenland Financial Center is business center city of Nanjing in China. Construction of the skyscraper was completed in 2009. The building ranks 3rd in China among super-tall buildings and 8th in the world. The height of the building is 450 meters, 89 floors. The financial center houses office space, shopping centers, restaurants and hotels. On the 72nd floor there is an observation deck with panoramic view to the city.
7. Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Photo 7. The Petronas Twin Towers have the largest concrete foundation in the world. Petronas Towers are located in the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. The structure is also called the Petronas Twin Towers. The project was completed in 1998 by two different construction organizations to create competition. The construction cost the customer - oil company Petronas at $800 million. The height of the Petronas Tower is 451.9 meters (88 floors). The building, covering an area of 213,750 m² (equivalent to 48 football fields), houses offices, exhibition halls, gallery. On the 86th floor there are observation platforms for tourists; the towers are connected by a covered passage in the form of a bridge, which ensures fire safety.
6. International Commerce Center, Hong Kong, China
Photo 6. The tallest building in Hong Kong - International Commerce Center The International Commerce Center is located in Hong Kong, China. The skyscraper was built in 2010 and is the tallest building in Hong Kong. The height of the building is 484 meters (118 floors). On upper floors The five-star Ritz-Carlton hotel is located and is the tallest hotel in the world. Also in commercial center There are office premises, shopping centers, banks and restaurants. On the 100th floor there is an observation deck for tourists and travelers.
5. Shanghai World Financial Center, China
Photo 5. Skyscraper in Shanghai - The Shanghai World Financial Center was recognized as the best skyscraper in the world in 2008. Shanghai World Financial Center is located in Shanghai, China. Construction of the skyscraper was completed in 2008. The height of the building is 492 meters (101 floors). The building houses conference rooms, shops, restaurants, offices and a hotel. There are observation platforms on the upper floors.
4. Taipei 101, Taiwan
Photo 4. Taipei 101 is the tallest building built in the 21st century. Taipei 101 is located in the capital of China - Taipei. The building was built in 2004, height – 509.2 meters (101 floors). There are offices on the upper floors, and shopping centers on the lower floors. Observation platforms are located on the 89th, 91st and 101st floors.
3. 1 World Trade Center, New York, USA
Photo 3. 1 World Trade Center is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. One World Trade Center or Freedom Tower is located in New York City in lower Manhattan. This is the central building of the new World Trade Center, located on the site of the previous complex destroyed on September 11, 2001. Construction of the Freedom Tower was completed on May 10, 2013. The height of the skyscraper is 541 meters (104 floors + 5 underground). The building houses offices, shops, restaurants, and observation decks.
2. Abraj al-Bayt, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Photo 2. Abraj al-Beit - the largest structure in the world by mass Abraj Al-Bait Towers is a complex of high-rise buildings located in Mecca. This is the tallest building in Saudi Arabia with the largest clock in the world. Construction of the tallest tower, the Clock Royal Tower, was completed in 2012 and reaches a height of 601 meters (120 floors). At the top of the tower there is a clock with a diameter of 43 meters, four dials of which are installed in 4 cardinal directions. The giant clock is visible from anywhere in the city.
1. Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE
Photo 1. Burj Khalifa - the tallest building in the world is located in Dubai. Burj Khalifa - the tallest building in the world is located in Dubai, United States United Arab Emirates. The project was created as a city within a city: its own lawns, boulevards, parks and was commissioned in 2010. The total cost of the construction was approximately $1.5 billion. The height of the building is 828 meters, 57 elevators are installed. Inside the complex there are offices and shopping centers, apartments, the hotel was designed by Giorgio Armani. At the top of the building there is an observation deck and an observatory.
The history of buildings such as the tallest skyscrapers began with the invention of automatic lifts. At the end of the 19th century, the American Henry Otis designed this invention, which helped create high-rise buildings without height restrictions. IN modern world construction is practiced in any metropolis, and the tallest skyscraper located in the city becomes a kind of business card. In the modern world, when space in the business part of the city is in short supply, the construction of high-rise buildings has become the only possible solution to the problem.
The tallest skyscrapers in the world have long been known and identified. First on this list is the famous Khalifa Tower in Dubai, which was completed in 2010. Height architectural masterpiece is 828 meters, and the building has 162 floors.
Second place is rightfully given to the Taipei skyscraper in Taiwan with its 508 meters and 101 floors. in the postmodern style, for 6 years it was considered the tallest high-rise building, until it had to give the palm to the Khalifa Tower, but it is still one of the most beautiful office centers, combining in its architecture the features of Western civilization with traditional Chinese motifs.
China's tallest skyscraper, the Shanghai International Financial Center, ranks third in the world rankings. It, like the Taiwanese Taipei, has 101 floors, but the total height is only 492 meters.
The fourth position is occupied by the Malaysian twin towers Petronas Towers, which at a height of 452 meters have 88 floors. These high-rise buildings are built using traditional Islamic motifs and have a 170-meter span called the “Sky Bridge”, which connects the two buildings into a single architectural composition.
The top five is completed by America's tallest skyscraper, the Willis Tower, located in Chicago. In addition to the fact that it occupies an honorable fifth place in the list of tallest buildings, it is also one of the oldest skyscrapers, it was built in 1973. This 110-story building is different original architecture- it resembles several parallelepipeds folded together and elongated, and its height reaches 443.2 meters.
Well, what can European countries boast of? The tallest skyscraper in Europe is the London Shard, which has a height of a “modest” 310 meters and 95 floors. This, in the form of a giant narrow pyramid with a unique laser illumination, caused a lot of controversy in society. The Italian architect Ranzo, who is the developer and author of the idea, was accused of disfiguring the historical appearance of London. The matter came to the intervention of UNESCO, but the authorities managed to convince the general public that the skyscraper brings more advantages than disadvantages.
But the race between countries for the right to have the highest architectural structure in the world continues. America plans to build a mega-skyscraper in Miami, the height of which will be 975 meters, and negotiations are underway in Bahrain to build a 200-story building. But the Japanese turned out to be bolder than all other nations - their plans are to build a skyscraper 4 kilometers high!
Modern construction technologies today allow large companies to build real works of art - we’ll talk about those that reach into the sky as much as possible. Their amazing height fascinates, and frightens some: the ten highest architectural achievements in the world are in front of you!
10. International commercial center
Its total height is 484 meters. The original project assumed almost a hundred meters more, but in China it is officially prohibited to build skyscrapers higher than mountains located nearby, so the architects limited themselves to this figure. The last 17 floors of the building are occupied by a luxury five-star hotel, which is the tallest hotel in the world - another record.
9. World Financial Center
The next addition to the list of tallest buildings is a skyscraper from China, located in Shanghai. It rises to 492 m. Local residents nicknamed the building “opener” for its unusual, characteristic shape. It is noteworthy that in the original design, the window at the top of the building had a round shape, but this idea was not supported by city residents, including the mayor, due to the similarity of the symbol with the circle-sun on the Japanese flag. So the International Financial Center received a trapezoid-shaped window.
8. Taipei 101
The famous tower in Taiwan is 509 m high from the base to the tip of the spire. Taipei has been in operation since late 2003; today it houses numerous offices and shops. The skyscraper is famous for its fast elevators: you can climb to the observation deck, located on the 89th floor, in just 40 seconds! A giant pendulum in the form of a ball weighing 660 tons, located in the upper half of the tower, will help the building to withstand seismological danger (which is very typical for Taiwan).
7. CTF Financial Center (Chow Tai Fook Enterprises)
A world achievement, again located in China, in the city of Guangzhou. 530 meters in height - it takes your breath away at just one glance, but here, in addition to offices, shops and hotel rooms, there are also residential apartments! In China, this giant ranks third in height among a huge number of skyscrapers; in the world it is seventh. By the way, in our rating CTF is the “youngest”; the construction of the Financial Center was completed only a year ago.
6. Freedom Tower - 1 World Trade Center
A little higher - in every sense - is New York's Freedom Tower. The tallest skyscraper in the West has 104 floors and a total height of 541 m. It is worth noting the location - this is where the twin skyscrapers destroyed by terrorists in 2001 were previously located. “Freedom Tower” is a unique symbol of courage and confrontation American people world trouble. The height of the building was also not calculated by chance: 541 meters is 1776 feet; it was in this year that the US Declaration of Independence was adopted.
5. Lotte World Tower
In the middle of our rising ranking is Lotte World Tower. This tower is located on the territory of the huge Lotte World entertainment complex in Seoul. 555 m, 123 floors - this skyscraper is the tallest on the Korean Peninsula. Inside there are shops, offices, residential apartments and hotel rooms, and the last four floors are open to everyone - from the observation decks you can enjoy a magnificent view of Seoul and the Han River. The slightly convex cone shape and glass panel exterior are a traditional reference to the famous Korean ceramics as part of the Korean culture.
4.Pingan International Financial Center
In fourth place in the ranking is China again, this time the city of Shenzhen. The large financial complex of Pinan is located here, which includes a luxurious skyscraper 600 m high. Among the dozens of tallest buildings in the world, Pinan is a newcomer; its opening took place only in 2017. In total, the giant has 115 floors.
3. Abraj al-Bayt
The top three among the giants of world architecture opens with the luxurious complex of Abraj al-Bayt, or the Royal Clock Tower. This building is located in Saudi Arabia, the city of Mecca. Directly opposite is a mosque with the main shrine for Muslims - the Kaaba building. Pilgrims from all over the world constantly come here; the Abraj al-Bayt hotel houses hundreds of thousands of them. In addition to hotel rooms, there is also a shopping center and residential apartments. A huge clock with a diameter of 43 meters is the culmination of a luxurious structure.
2. Shanghai Tower
The Shanghai Tower is recognized as the tallest skyscraper in China and the second tallest structure on the planet. The total height of this architectural heritage is 632 m. In total, the building has 128 floors with an area of 380 thousand square meters.
1. Burj Khalifa
The undisputed leader of the rating, the tallest building in the world, is the Dubai skyscraper Burj Khalifa. The structure in the form of a giant stalagmite was opened in 2010 in the UAE. Its height is 828 m, including a sharp spire 180 meters long. For the last ten years, this building has held the laurels of being the tallest man-made building on the planet. The building belongs to the largest Dubai complex, including a hotel, shopping centers, offices and residential apartments, as well as gyms, swimming pools, jacuzzi, observation decks.