2. Taipei 101

The building marks the identity of  Taiwan. It is located in Xinji District,taipei,Taiwan. Due to the remarkable engineering it was ranked as Seven New Wonders of the World (by Newsweek magazine 2006) and seven Wonders of Engineering (by Discovery Channel). The design of the building reflects the evolution of technology and local culture and traditions. Its was the tallest building in the world from 2004 to 2010. It also received Emprois Skyscraper Award. It is also design to withstand typhoons and earthquakes. It is a mixed used tower offering offices, fitness centers,  restaurants.

Attributes

Height	509.2 m (1,670.6 ft)
Roof height	449.2 m (1,473.8 ft)
Floors	101
Completion	2004
Elevators	61
Floor area	412,500 m sq (4,440,100 sq ft)
Estimated cost	$ 1.8 billion
Designed by	C.Y. Lee & partners

Height is 509.2 m (1,670.6 ft) with antennas and without them, its height is 449.2 m (1,473.8 ft)

Number of floors is 101

It was completed in 2004

It has 61 elevators

Floor area is 412,500 m sq (4,440,100 sq ft)

Cost of constructions is $ 1.8 billion

It was designed by C.Y. Lee & partners

1.Burj Khalifa

The tallest man made structure sit in the heart of UAE, Dubai. Its former name was Burj Dubai but was changed when the president of Abu Dhabi (Khalifa Bin Zayed) loaned Dubai $ 10 billion since Dubai has been drastically effected by the recession. The name was changed in his honor. Getting and office would set you back a staggering $ 43000 per sq m.

Records

Tallest skyscraper to top of spire: 828 m (2,717 ft)

Tallest structure ever built

Tallest extant structure

Tallest freestanding structure

Building with most floors: 160

World’s highest elevator installation

World’s fastest elevators at speed of 64 km/h (40 mph) or 18 m/s (59 ft/s)

Highest vertical concrete pumping (for a building): 606 m (1,988 ft)

Highest vertical concrete pumping (for any construction): 606 m (1,988 ft)

The first world;s tallest structure in history to include residential space

Highest outdoor observation deck in the world (124th floor) at 442 m (1,450 ft)

World’s highest mosque (located on the 158th floor)

World’s highest installation of an aluminium and glass façade, at a height of 512 m (1,680 ft)

World’s highest swimming pool (76th floor)

Attributes

Height	828 m (2,717 ft)
Floors	160
Completion	2010
Floor area	464,511 m sq
Estimated cost	$ 1.5 billion
Designed by	Adrian Smith

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