The main share in the ranking of skyscrapers falls on China. This country retains leadership not only in the number of tallest buildings in the world, but also in the number of high-rise buildings per year.
Skyscrapers with an original design have always attracted people's attention. Millions of tourists are eager to visit the viewing platforms of the most famous buildings and enjoy the beauty of the landscapes that lie below. This article will discuss the most famous skyscrapers, as well as how many floors in the tallest building in the world.
Selection criteria
Many companies compete in who built the skyscraper above others. Until 1988, the selection of the tallest buildings in the world was carried out according to the design features of the building. The height from the sidewalk level to the top of the structure was taken into account. At the same time, those elements that could be added without major changes to the building structure (flagpoles, masts) were not considered.
Then the classification system was changed. The Council on Tall Buildings and the Suburban Environment has identified three categories by which to determine the height of the tallest building in the world. The selection is carried out according to the following parameters:
- Structural height of the building, including spiers and towers;
- The height of the last floor where people can be permanently and safely. The technical floor and other utility rooms are not taken into account.
- Height to spire, antenna and mast levels.
- Height to roof level.
Further in the article the highest structures of the world are listed in order. As a rule, they all have a beautiful and original design.
Burj khalifa
Top of the tallest buildings in the world opens a unique and magnificent building, which is located in Dubai (the capital of the United Arab Emirates). The opening ceremony of this unique building was held in 2010. The height of the skyscraper is 829.8 meters. It is the tallest building in the world. The floors in it are 163.
The construction of the tower was planned on the principle of "city in city". It has its own parks, boulevards and lawns.
Inside the complex are hotels, office space, shopping centers. Guests and guests can have a great time in gyms, swimming pools, on specially equipped beaches. The observation deck is extremely popular here, tickets for which you need to buy in advance for a few days.
The glass of the building does not allow dust and sunlight, which allows you to maintain the optimum temperature inside. The tower itself is made of a special brand of concrete, which was designed specifically for the Burj Khalifa. It withstands temperatures up to + 60 ° C. On the 122nd floor is the Atmosphere restaurant - the highest in the world.
Tokyo Skytree
The height of the object is 634 meters. The tower was built taking into account the unfavorable seismological situation in the capital of Japan. The building has a special system that blocks up to 50% of tremors during an earthquake.
The antenna tower provides digital television and radio broadcasting, mobile telephony and a navigation system. The building is considered a popular tourist attraction. There are two observation platforms, a shopping complex, including boutiques, restaurants. Tourists can visit the planetarium and aquarium. One of the sites has a glass floor, which offers visitors a view of the city streets right under their feet.
Shanghai tower
The small fishing village of Shanghai has turned into a huge metropolis. Now it is considered the best in the world among the most populous cities. Its architecture combines both national traditions and modern technology. In 2008, the foundation began laying the tower, which is now in third place in the ranking of the highest buildings in the world. In 2017, an observation deck for tourists opened. It is located at an altitude of 562 meters, is closed by panoramic windows and is considered the highest in the world.
The height of the building is 632 meters, there are 128 above ground floors and 5 underground. In addition to conventional elevators, there are two high-speed elevators that move at a speed of 20 meters per second. Inside the building there are offices of large companies (Chinese and foreign), hotels, restaurants, boutiques, fitness centers, SPA salons, concert halls.
From the observation deck overlooks the city center. It is especially beautiful here before sunset. At this time, you can see the city in the rays of the departing luminary and in night illumination.
Abraj Al Beit
The high-rise building complex Abraj al-Beit is located in Saudi Arabia in Mecca. This is the largest building by mass and the fourth among the tallest buildings in the world. At the top of the tower are giant clocks that can be seen from anywhere in the city.
The highest part of the building is called the Royal Tower. It has a height of 601 meters. The complex has apartments for wealthy residents, conference rooms for business travelers, shopping malls.
Inside there is a garage, which is designed to park about 900 cars. A helipad was built here to welcome high-ranking guests.
International financial center
The complex of buildings, which includes a 115-story skyscraper 599 meters high. It is located in China, commissioned in 2017. The center is located in the business district of Shenzhen Fution.
According to the initial project, a 60-meter antenna should be installed on the roof of the building, which would make this skyscraper the tallest in China. But then the antenna was removed from the project due to the proximity of the object to the airport, as it could interfere with takeoffs and landings of aircraft.
The facade of the tower is made of natural stone. This gives it a stylish look. The building houses the offices of well-known financial organizations, electronics companies, as well as numerous hotels and restaurants. There are also observation platforms.
World Trade Center
Built in the USA in 2013 on the site of the World Trade Center, which was damaged by terrorists. Freedom Tower (also called this center) has 104 floors and is the tallest building in the United States. Its height is 541 meters. The construction of this facility took almost 4 billion dollars.
Taipei 101
A unique giant skyscraper in the capital of Taiwan (named after one of the districts of the city), which is built in an earthquake-prone zone. The city is located at the junction of tectonic faults, is included in the zone of the strongest typhoons. Despite this, here was built and opened in 2004 this unique facility with a height of 509 meters. With strong winds, the ball sways, and the building remains motionless. This feature allowed Taipei 101 to be included in the list of wonders of the world.
Huge shopping centers and small fashion boutiques, offices, restaurants, pools and beaches are located on the 101st floor of the skyscraper. There are two viewing platforms that offer a view of the gorgeous panorama of the city.
World Financial Center
The facility is located in Shanghai, its height is 492 meters. A half billion dollars were spent on building a skyscraper. The building was commissioned in 2008. It mainly houses offices and hotels. There is also a multi-tiered parking, restaurants, a museum. The building has been rigorously tested for seismological stability. It is able to withstand earthquakes up to 7 points.
Petronas Towers
Two twin skyscrapers in the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, are built according to the canons of Islamic architecture. Their height is 452 meters. On 88 floors in both towers are located office space, conference rooms, hotels, art galleries, concert halls.
Petronas Towers are interconnected by a glass bridge at an altitude of 170 meters. It is here that the observation deck is located, and the view that opens from it is truly breathtaking. Now these structures are considered the tallest twin towers in the world, but before the palm belonged to Chicago. The architects of Petronas increased the height of the structures with the help of spiers, which are integral with the towers.
Willis tower
The skyscraper is located in Chicago. Its height is 442 meters. This building is interesting because it was built in 1972. It is the oldest skyscraper on the planet. He kept the record for the tallest building in the world for 25 years.
The base of the building is nine square pipes, standing on a concrete embankment, which is driven into solid rock. The building has 108 floors. Now most of them belong to a private person, the rest of the territory is occupied by office premises. At an altitude of 412 meters is an observation deck. One and a half million tourists come here every year to enjoy the breathtaking panorama of Chicago and its environs.