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1. . Located in a beautiful city Dubai, UAE. The height of the building is 828 meters, roof height is 636 m, number of storeys is 163. The skyscraper was opened in 2010. The shape of the building resembles a stalagmite. known throughout the world as " Burj Dubai» (« Dubai tower"), renamed it, dedicating the building to the President of the UAE, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan.

2. Shanghai Tower- over tall building, being built in the Pudong district of Shanghai in China. According to the project, the height of the building is 632 meters, the number of floors is 128, the total area is 380 thousand m. After 2016, it will become the 5th in the world, also taking into account the India Tower in Mumbai.

3. Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel. The building is located in a city known to all Muslims Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The height of the building is 601 meters, the number of storeys is 120. It was put into operation in 2012. The tallest hotel in the world, the most big building in the world in terms of construction volume with the largest and highest clock in the world.

4. One World Trade Center or Freedom Tower). Hotel skyscraper located in New York (USA). Its height is 541.3 meters, number of floors is 104. Built in 2013. This is the highest office building in the world and the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.

5. International Financial Center (CTF Finance Centre)- an ultra-tall skyscraper built in the modernist style. Located in the city Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. The height of the building is 437.5 meters, number of storeys is 103. The skyscraper was opened in 2010. It will be fully built in 2016.

6. Taipei 101 - skyscraper, located in the capital of Taiwan - Taipei. Its height is 508 meters, number of floors is 101. Built in 2004. Tallest office building in the world before the construction of the Freedom Tower. Architectural style combines in the spirit of postmodernism modern traditions and ancient Chinese architecture. The multi-story shopping complex in the tower contains hundreds of shops, restaurants and clubs.

7. Shanghai World Financial Center). Skyscraper in Shanghai (China). The height of the building is 492 meters, number of floors is 101. The skyscraper was opened in 2008. The building has received the following awards: Owner of the highest observation deck in the world, located on the 100th floor of the building (472 meters above the ground); best skyscraper in the world 2008.

8. International Commerce Center) - a skyscraper built in 2010 in the western part of the district Kowloon city Hong Kong. This is the tallest building in the city. The height of the building is 484 meters, the number of storeys is 118. It was put into operation in 2010.

9. Twin Skyscrapers is in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad participated in the design of the skyscraper, who proposed building buildings in the “Islamic” style. Therefore, in plan, the complex consists of two eight-pointed stars. The Petronas Towers houses offices, exhibition and conference rooms, and an art gallery. The project cost is 2 billion ringgits (800 million dollars).

Petronas Tower 1

Petronas Tower 2. The height of the building is 451.9 meters, number of storeys is 88, built in 1998.

10. - super-tall building housing the city’s business center Nanjing (China). The height of the building is 450 meters, the number of storeys is 66. It was put into operation in 2010. Mixed use tower - the building contains office premises, the lower floors are equipped with shops, shopping centers and restaurants, and there is also a public observatory.

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. For its unusual, characteristic shape local residents The building was nicknamed the “opener.” 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 the courage and resistance of the American people to global misfortune. 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 luxurious view to Seoul and the Han River. Slightly convex cone shape and external finishing glass panels - a traditional reference to the famous Korean ceramics as part of the culture of this state.

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, city of Mecca. Directly opposite is a mosque with main shrine for Muslims - the construction of the Kaaba. 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.

The list has been compiled more than once by a variety of publications in the Old World. Today we decided to follow their example, presenting to your attention a small selection of the most impressive and unusual buildings with a height of more than 100 meters.

DC Tower (Vienna, Austria)

Our list opens with the tallest building in Austria, the environmentally friendly skyscraper DC Tower 1, also known as Donau City Tower. This structure was built on the banks of the Danube in 2013 and immediately found its way onto all sorts of lists of the most impressive structures of our time. The thing is that this 250-meter building with a wavy facade is one of the few skyscrapers on the planet built in accordance with all the standards of “green” architecture. In particular, the building has water-saving showers, energy-efficient elevators, as well as many other interesting features that are inextricably linked with environmental issues. The tower’s “life support” comes from environmentally friendly energy. The author is so impressive project is the French architect Dominique Perrault.

Currently, opposite DC Tower 1, construction is underway on a second similar tower - DC Tower 2. Construction of the overall complex is planned to be completed in 2015, but already now the Vienna business center Donau City can safely be called one of the most beautiful skyscrapers planets.

Petronas Towers (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Petronas Towers is one of the oldest complexes on our list. The construction of these two amazing towers lasted from 1992 to 1998. At the same time, the two towers were built in parallel by two different construction companies, and the then leader of the country, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, took an active part in the design of the facility. It was at his behest that eight-pointed stars were incorporated into the silhouette of the buildings, which was supposed to make the Petronas Towers the most “Islamic” skyscrapers in the world.

However, this is not what brought the complex worldwide fame. After its construction, Petronas Towers were recognized as one of the most structurally complex structures on the planet, as well as one of the largest structures Southeast Asia. Usable area buildings are equal to the area of ​​48 football fields, and the total territory of the complex exceeds 40 hectares. In addition, the foundation on which 450-meter buildings are supported reaches 100 meters in depth, which is an absolute record on the planet.

Currently, the Petronas Towers are one of the most recognizable symbols of Malaysia, as well as one the most beautiful skyscrapers Asia.

• Federation Tower (Moscow, Russia)

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A complex of two buildings in the center of Moscow rises above the ground by 242 (West) and 374 (East) meters, respectively. According to this indicator, the building ranks first in Europe, remaining not only one of the most beautiful skyscrapers in Russia, but also one of the tallest buildings in the Old World.

A total of 67 elevators are used to support the tower (10 more than in Burj Khalifa), each of which moves at a speed of 8 meters per second. And a special concrete frame made of unique high strength concrete brand B90, gives the complex increased stability, which, according to the authors of the project, should be sufficient for the building to withstand a direct hit from an aircraft.

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Initially, the project also included a 506-meter spire, which was planned to house an observation deck. However, this idea was later abandoned. Currently, the Federation Tower is in the final stages of construction. One of the most beautiful skyscrapers Europe will be finally put into operation in 2016.

CAYAN Tower (Dubai, UAE)

One of the most unusual buildings in Dubai, and also the tallest “twisted” building on the planet rightfully takes its place on the list the most beautiful skyscrapers our vast Earth. The design of this 300-meter tower was carried out by the famous American bureau Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and, as conceived by the architects, it was supposed to minimize the influence of wind on the stability of the tower.

However, the twisted body of the high-rise also has a pronounced aesthetic significance: from the base to the roof, the silhouette of the building is twisted exactly 90 degrees. This fact allowed the CAYAN tower, also known as the Infinity Tower, to become one of the regular participants in various lists of the most impressive buildings on our planet.

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Flame Towers (Baku, Azerbaijan)

The “Fire Towers” ​​of Azerbaijan are located exactly in the center of our list. The three gigantic buildings, 190 meters high, amaze with their unusual concept and impressive lighting. In 2013, the authoritative portal skyscrapercity.com ranked Flame Towers first in the list of buildings on earth with the most impressive lighting. Subsequently, the Discovery Channel and the Science Channel presented their separate reports about this complex. However, such attention is quite understandable. In fact, the entire facade of the buildings is high-precision LED screens, thanks to which in the evenings Flame Towers look like giant tongues of flame.

Due to the favorable location of the building, it can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. At the moment, the “Fire Towers” ​​are one of the main symbols of Baku and all of Azerbaijan, the name of which, by the way, is also translated from Persian as “Gathering Fire”.

CCTV Headquarters (Beijing, China)

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One of the most unusual buildings on our list. The China Central Television building was built in 2009 according to the design of Dutch and German architects Rem Koolhaas and Ole Scheeren. The aesthetics of the 234-meter skyscraper have been repeatedly questioned. But the originality of the structure has always been noted by the leading architectural publications on the planet.

In 2010, the famous “Pants” were included in the TOP of the most unusual buildings in the Middle Kingdom. Several times CCTV Headquarters was also included in the list the most beautiful skyscrapers in the world.

Al Bahar (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

The headquarters of the Abu Dhabi Investment Council are two 145-meter towers located right in the middle of the Arabian deserts. The architecture of the towers is an amazing mixture modern technologies And traditional style“mashrabiya”, characterized by an abundance of lattices with a complex pattern. However, this fact is not the only one interesting feature these towers. The thing is that the golden “scales” of the buildings are not only a decorative element, but also a special ventilation system consisting of two thousand modules that open depending on the location of the sun. Thanks to them, even in 50-degree heat, the building maintains comfortable atmosphere, and the tower's energy consumption is reduced by 50 percent.

Burj al Arab (Dubai, UAE)

The next point is the UAE again. “Arab Tower” - Burj al Arab - opens the top three of our list the most beautiful skyscrapers on the planet. The 321-meter building, built on an artificial island, is rightfully considered one of the most elegant, aesthetic and recognizable buildings on our planet. In addition, the famous hotel is also a true embodiment of Arabian luxury. Helipads, an underwater restaurant simulating a submarine, a hall covered in gold leaf, panoramic elevators and golf courses located at dizzying heights - all this splendor has turned the Burj al Arab into a living symbol of Dubai life. Today, the image of a “seven-star” hotel appears on thousands of postcards, magnets and other souvenirs brought from Dubai.

A few years ago, the authorities of the emirate even presented a separate logo for the city, where the letter “D” in the word “Dubai” was made in the form of an “Arab Tower”.

Sheraton Huzhou Hotel (Huzhou, China)

Honorable silver on our list the most beautiful skyscrapers in the world goes to another representative of the Middle Kingdom - the Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort. This building, reaching a height of 102 meters, is more than half the height of the CCTV building, however, despite this, its construction cost investors almost twice as much - 1.5 billion dollars! This fact is associated with the unusual bionic shape of the hotel, which, in fact, made this skyscraper famous throughout the world. However, such a “horseshoe-shaped” structure also has a purely practical function. This engineering solution adds greater resistance to earthquakes to the structure.

In addition to the unusual silhouette, a striking detail of the skyscraper is also its façade, which is decorated with 19,000 LED lights.

Absolute Towers (Mississauga, Canada)

Despite the fact that most of the most beautiful and impressive skyscrapers of our time are located in the PRC and the United Arab Emirates, the first place on our list today goes to the birthplace of high-rise buildings - North America. Canadian skyscrapers Absolute Towers today proudly top our list, as well as dozens of other “hit parades” of multi-story buildings.

It is very noteworthy that the author of this building Chinese architects from the MAD studio spoke, who developed the project of these amazing wavy buildings. The "twisted" form of the building causes the building to visually rotate, and also helps to eliminate vertical barriers common in multi-story buildings. Both skyscrapers do not have a single repeating balcony or floor, which creates a unique environment for the residents of this residential complex.

Currently, two towers, 180 and 161 meters high, are the main symbol of the small town of Mississauga, located in the suburbs of Toronto. In 2012, the architectural complex was awarded the title of the best high-rise building in America. Today we decided to put it in first place in our ranking of the most beautiful skyscrapers on the planet.

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Even the ancient Egyptians, using the example of the pyramids, showed the world that buildings of impressive height demonstrate the strength and power of the country and the level of its development. A lot of time has passed since then, but the countries where the tallest skyscrapers on the planet were built still attract attention. This is how the USA is famous the largest number skyscrapers built in the country, and the United Arab Emirates is known as the state in which the largest skyscraper in the world was built.

Burj Khalifa - the tallest skyscraper on the planet

The bold project of the world's tallest building belongs to the American architect Adrian Smith. In his plans, the skyscraper was a real city, located inside the city, in which there would be not only premises, but also beautiful gardens, parks with magnificent flower beds.

The project, developed by Adrian Smith, was approved, and construction of the skyscraper began in 2004. Throughout the construction of the tower, its intended height was kept a closely guarded secret. Investors wanted the building to be the tallest on the planet. At their request, changes had to be made to the project if a skyscraper competing in height was built somewhere.

Construction of the Burj Khalifa tower took more than 5 years. To make the design safe, engineers had to make extraordinary decisions. complex tasks. The skyscraper had to easily withstand strong gusts of wind and high temperatures this region. But thanks to the talent of engineers and architects, all problems were solved, and in 2010, after the completion of construction, the grand opening of the tower took place.

The Burj Khalifa skyscraper amazes with its features:

• its height is 828 m;
• the tower has 163 floors, not counting the basement levels and technical areas located in the spire;
• the skyscraper is supported by 200 piles, the diameter of which is 1.5 m and the length is 45 m;
• the weight of the building is about 500,000 tons.

In the skyscraper, communication between floors is provided by 57 high-speed elevators. To get from the first floor to the last, you will have to make transfers, or you can use the service elevator, the speed of which is much lower.

Above the Chinese city of Shanghai rises a tower whose height is 632 m. It is the second tallest skyscraper on the planet. The construction of the giant began in 2008, and the last work was completed in 2013. The skyscraper has 130 floors containing office space.

Among the leading skyscrapers in height are the Abraj al-Bayt towers. The main one, the Royal Tower, rises 601 m above the surface. This skyscraper set several records: the structure has the heaviest weight and the most big watch in the world. The dials of the clocks, located on each side of the rectangular tower, are visible from any corner of the city of Mecca (Saudi Arabia). On the 120 floors of the skyscraper there are residential premises, a hotel, retail and catering establishments.

The World Trade Center built in New York is also one of the tallest skyscrapers on the planet. It rises 543.1 meters above lower Manhattan. It was erected on the site of the Twin Towers destroyed in 2001. The construction of the skyscraper began in 2004, and its official opening took place in 2012. All 120 floors of the complex are occupied by offices.

In the capital of Taiwan, the Taipei 101 skyscraper was opened in 2003, which is the fifth tallest skyscraper similar structure. This 101-story building rises 509 m above the surface. Construction of the skyscraper began in 1999 and lasted more than 4 years. Immediately after construction, the building was tested for strength by the earthquake that happened here. But after experts examined Taipei, no deformations in the building’s structure or damage were detected. The skyscraper is occupied by shopping centers and offices.

In 2008, the construction of a skyscraper was completed in Shanghai, which, due to its unusual shape acquired the name "opener". The design of such a unique structure was drawn up by the American architect David Mallott. Construction began in 1997, but due to financial problems, construction was delayed for more than 10 years. In addition, during the work, changes were made to the project, which complicated the construction process. Today the 101-story skyscraper, 492 m high, is occupied shopping centers, hotel, offices, museum.

The eighth place among the tallest skyscrapers on the planet is occupied by the Petronas Towers. These are 2 high-rise buildings connected by the world's largest air bridge. Skyscrapers have become the property of Malaysia. They were built in the capital of the country - Kuala Lumper. The height of these giant twins is 451.9 m. The area of ​​the towers is used from maximum benefit. In order not to take up too much space to connect the 88 floors, two-story elevators were installed in the skyscraper. The building is occupied by offices and halls for exhibitions and conferences.

In 2009, in one of the largest metropolises of China, Nanjing, the opening of the ninth tallest skyscraper on the planet took place - the Nanjing-Greenland financial center. The business center of Nanjing is concentrated in the Zifeng Tower. Its 89 floors are occupied by offices, retail spaces, and entertainment venues. The tower, whose height is 450 m, also has an observatory accessible to everyone.

The tenth tallest skyscraper on the planet is the Willis Tower. The building is located in the American metropolis of Chicago. Its height is 443.1 m. Construction, which started in 1970, was carried out at a record pace, and less than three years later the skyscraper was officially opened. Willis Tower was considered the most tall skyscraper about 25 years and lost the championship in 1998 to the Petronas Towers.

The height of skyscrapers and other structures is growing every year. More and more new projects are being developed, the number of floors in which is steadily increasing. Today we will look at the tallest and most interesting buildings in the world, and also touch on future projects that will break the current “high-rise” record.

Higher than the Eiffel Tower

Burj Khalifa is currently the world's largest skyscraper. Its height is 838 m. The building is located in Dubai. The project was developed by the Americans, and its implementation was entrusted to a South Korean company.

The skyscraper is three times taller than the Eiffel Tower and is shaped like a stalagmite. An elegant and neat building with a height of 838 m includes 164 floors. The first one is underground. There is everything here - hotels, restaurants, shops, observation decks and even apartments. The skyscraper also boasts the highest observation deck, located at an altitude of 452 m.

There are 58 elevators in service. In the first months after opening, the building had problems with electricity and elevators. But they were soon resolved. The Khalifa Tower is actively visited by curious tourists. Today it is one of the most famous skyscrapers.

Shanghai Tower

Shanghai Tower is the second largest skyscraper in the world. Its height is 632 m. It is adjacent to another skyscraper, the Shanghai World Financial Center, which rises 492 m above the ground.

The tower has an interesting twisted design. This can be seen in the photo. This shape adds stability to it. At the top there is a gutter to collect rainwater and use it for heating and air conditioning. The tower is equipped with the fastest elevators in the world - 69 km/h.

However, it is impossible to admire the beauty of the city from the height of the building - the walls of the building have a second layer that maintains the optimal temperature in it.

Royal Clock Tower

This building is located in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) and is part of the Abraj Al-Bait complex, consisting of 7 towers. However, the clock tower is the tallest of them all. Its height is 601 meters and contains 120 floors. The skyscraper is also unique with the largest clock dial with a diameter of 43 m. At night, when the lights are turned on, they can be seen from a distance of 30 km.

The top of the spire is decorated with a crescent moon - one of the main symbols of Islam. Its weight is 35 tons. At night, the tower is a stunning spectacle that attracts attention huge amount people.

It is noteworthy that the complex is residential. In addition to apartments, it also houses a five-star hotel. And, of course, there is everything you need for comfortable life- shops, restaurants, conference rooms and even 2 helipads.

Taipei 101

This unique skyscraper is located in the capital of Taiwan - Tanbei. Its spire height is 509 m. The shape of the building is truly unique and even slightly resembles the trunk of a palm tree. On the 87th-88th floors there is an unusual pendulum ball weighing 660 tons. It not only adds color to the interior. The fact is that the ball compensates for gusts of wind. Steel frame and a foundation of piles that go 80 meters deep into the earth can withstand the strongest earthquakes. This allows the building to be considered one of the safest in the world during natural disasters. In 2002, an earthquake occurred with a magnitude of almost 7.0. The building survived. But at the same time, there is an opinion that it was the construction of the skyscraper that provoked the tremors.

New York Towers

In 1931, the tallest skyscraper in New York was built in just 13 months. This is the Empire State Building. Its height is 441 m (at the spire) and 381 m at the roof. There are 102 floors here. The Empire State Building remained the largest skyscraper in the world until 1972.

In 2012, World International Center 1 (or Freedom Tower) was built in lower Manhattan in New York City. Its height is 541 m. Today, the Freedom Tower is not only the tallest skyscraper in New York, but throughout America.

Skyscrapers of Moscow

Dozens of skyscrapers rise in the capital of Russia today. Every now and then rumors appear about new, even larger-scale projects. In 2014, the Federation Tower complex was erected - the tallest skyscraper in Moscow. It consists of two towers named “East” and “West”. “East”, whose height is 374 m, has 97 floors, and “West” - 63 (242 m) floors. Both buildings are equipped with high-speed elevators.

It is Vostok that still remains the “high-rise” leader among Moscow skyscrapers.

Pin'an Financial Center

The Ping'an International Financial Center is a complex of skyscrapers. It is located in China, in the city of Shenzhen. The height of one of the towers from the peak is 599 m. The center was opened in 2017. It took 8 years to build this skyscraper. Next to it is a tower, also part of the complex. Its dimensions are more modest - 307 meters in height.

Super tall skyscraper in Seoul

In April 2017, one of the largest skyscrapers in the world was opened. The building is located in the capital South Korea, in the area of ​​the Lotte World Tower entertainment complex. Its construction began in 2005. The height of the building is 555 m. The 123 floors of this majestic structure are divided into shops, offices and apartments, and a hotel. The highest observation deck in Korea is located on the last three floors.

In May 2017, climber Jane Kim climbed to the top of this skyscraper. At the same time, the girl did not use a special structure. She managed to conquer the summit in 2 hours 30 minutes.

The most expensive skyscraper in the world

The construction of one skyscraper costs more than $1,000,000,000. However, the government spent $3,900,000,000 on World International Center 1. The Freedom Tower (the center's second name) was built on the site of the Twin Towers, which collapsed in 2001. This tragedy affected many American families whose members died during the terrorist attack.

The most expensive skyscraper, which was sold for $5.15 billion, was a building in Hong Kong. The deal took place quite recently, in November 2017. In the entire history of buying and selling skyscrapers, this one became the most expensive. Previously, the high-rise building belonged to CK Asset, a company whose owner is recognized richest man in China. Li Ka-shing sold the building to a large consortium.

Skyscrapers of the future

Despite the fact that Budj Khalifa still retains its status as the tallest skyscraper in the world (how many floors are in the building, indicated above), future projects promise to be even larger.

Already in 2020, several impressive skyscrapers should be ready, the height of which will exceed a kilometer.

The Dubai Crete Harbor Tower project promises to create a structure that will significantly exceed the height of the famous Khalifa Tower. The name of this structure is still unknown, but journalists have already discovered its approximate parameters.

The height of the spire will be 1014 m, and the height of the roof will be 928 m. However, these figures are inaccurate, because the project is kept secret. Construction is estimated at $1 billion.

The foundation was laid in October 2016. The opening of the tower should take place before the Eksmo 2020 exhibition, which will be held in Dubai. Perhaps the skyscraper can become a symbol of the capital of the UAE, like Eiffel Tower in Paris. Whether this is so, we will find out in a few years.

Jeddah Tower is another large-scale project. It is also planned to be completed by 2020. However construction is underway quite slowly - the foundation was laid back in 2013, and by 2016 only 47 floors were ready. The height of the completed skyscraper will be 1007 m.

The tower is being built in the desert of Saudi Arabia. The estimated cost is about $1 billion. In the future, the desert area will be allocated to the Kingdom Center business district, which will include Jeddah.

Tokyo Sky Tree

Tokyo Skytree is the most high television tower peace. The building is located in the Sumida area. The height of the tower is 634 m. The structure was erected to transmit a digital television signal to the upper floors of the city's skyscrapers. The building also houses a restaurant and observation deck.

Tokyo Skytree is considered the second largest structure in the world. It was built in a futuristic style. Special attention During construction, attention was paid to the reliability of the structure during natural disasters. According to the architects, a special system compensates for up to 50% of tremors.

Humanity is striving upward. The construction of skyscrapers is becoming larger every year, and their design is becoming more attractive.