Hello, dear readers of the site "Me and the World"! Today we present to you the tallest building in the world and its lower "brothers".
Modern technology allows you to build. The gigantic height of buildings fascinates, and even frightens someone. So, the top 10 tallest buildings in the world: built and still under construction, we will tell you how many floors in a skyscraper and the height in meters, where it is located and what it is called.
Opens the list of giants International Commerce Center - 484 m
The building is located in Hong Kong and is 118 floors high. Initially, it was planned to build this house 100 m higher, but in China it is forbidden to build skyscrapers higher than the mountains next to which construction is being carried out. Therefore, the building is 100 m lower than planned. A 5-star hotel has been built here on the last 17 floors and is the tallest hotel in the world.
On the 9th place is the World Financial Center - 492 m
The locals call the Shanghai skyscraper a "opener" for an unusual hole at the very top of the house. Look at the photo - like an opener for giants. According to the project, this hole was supposed to be round, but the residents of the city refused, considering the circle a symbol of Japan. And there are a little more than a hundred floors here - 101.
8th place - Taipei 101 - 509 m
The height together with the spire reaches half a kilometer. All floors began to work since 2003, which are occupied by offices and shops. The tower is famous for its high-speed elevators, on which you can literally fly up in 40 seconds to the very last 89th floor. In Taiwan, there is a constant seismic danger, so a huge 660-ton spherical pendulum (at the top of the building) is installed here.
7th place - CTF Financial Center - 530 m
Living space (private apartments), offices, shops and a hotel are all included in the building. The house was built in 5 years. During rush hour, up to 30,000 people can be on 111 floors at the same time. In the underground levels there are public transport stops. And the parking lot can accommodate up to 1705 cars. At each step of the building there is an observation deck overlooking the beautiful city.
On the 6th place we see the Freedom Tower - 541 m
Also half a kilometer high, and even higher - breathtaking and not for people who are afraid of heights. Although you can perfectly deal with fear! 104 floors or 1776 feet - the number is not accidental - it was in this year that the Declaration of Independence was adopted in the United States. The giant is located next to the former destroyed "twins" in New York. It is like a symbol of the fact that world terrorism can be resisted.
5th placewe give towerLotte World Tower - 555m
Inside this 123-story building in Seoul are offices, shops, opulent apartments and hotel rooms. From the last four floors you can admire the city and part of the Korean Peninsula. The convex shape of the tower with glass panels is the traditional design of buildings.
4th place Pingan tower - 600 m
Chinese city of Shenzhen. Here is a large International Financial Center, it includes the Pingan skyscraper. It can be called a baby among all the skyscrapers in the world - it is only a year old, it was built in mid-2017. Its 115 floors are occupied by shops and business offices.
The 3rd place is occupied by the Royal Clock Tower - 601 m
"Queen" rises among the rich complex in Mecca. Saudi Arabia is the country where the shrines of Muslims are located - the construction of the Kaab. Up to hundreds of thousands of pilgrims can live in the hotel of the complex at once. On the 120-storey tower there is a clock with a diameter of 43 m.
In second place is the Shanghai Tower - 632 m
Shanghai tower with 128 floors has a total area of 380,000 square meters. m. It was designed by an American architect. Many offices, entertainment and shopping centers, a luxury hotel. Many architects of the city were against another heavy skyscraper on the banks of the river, believing that the earth could subside and the first floors would go under water. But for the past 3 years, nothing terrible has happened. There are places where flowers and trees are planted. The design has a twisted appearance, which allows you to withstand the force of a hurricane wind up to 51 m / s.
1st place - Burj Khalifa - 828 m
Burj Khalifa is the leader in the ranking of the tallest buildings in the world. An unusual structure in the form of a stalagmite was built in the UAE. The building's spire alone is 180 meters high. The 163-story structure costs about $1.5 billion. Inside there are a hotel, a restaurant, apartments, offices and shopping centers. The air inside is constantly scented with scents created specifically for the Burj Khalifa. At the bottom of the skyscraper is the famous "singing" fountain in Dubai.
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I want to stop at a skyscraper under construction in Russia
In 2018, the construction project of the Lakhta Center in St. Petersburg should be fully commissioned. 462 m in height are built on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, where strong winds are frequent, slightly swirling, as in the Shanghai Tower.
There is an abandoned building in Russia that could become the first skyscraper in Yekaterinburg at 151 meters
The lower floors are now working, while the upper ones are still not completed. The completion of construction is hampered by new reasons: either violations in construction, or there is no conclusion of the state examination.
A new building will be built in Baku (Azerbaijan) in 2019, which will exceed 1000 meters in height
The Azerbaijan Tower will be taller than the Kingdom Tower under construction in Saudi Arabia, the tallest building in the world, which is still unfinished. These magnificent giants are nothing compared to those already built today. Other skyscrapers may appear in the future, but for now, you can go and look at the ones that already exist until the construction of these is completed.
Wooden construction is not abandoned either. In Vienna (Austria) they will build an 84-meter house made of 76% wood
Firefighters, of course, were very against it, but the project still ended successfully.
We told and showed pictures of the most impressive giant buildings in the world. Now, when you go on a trip, you know where each of these buildings is located, what height, features. Over time, the rating of such houses, of course, will change, but for now you can go and see with your own eyes. And now we say goodbye to the next ratings. Share this article with your friends and they will thank you!
The first skyscraper was built in the USA in 1885. Since then, the planet has been captured by gigantomania - every year the buildings are getting taller, and there are more and more people who want to look at the world from a bird's eye view.
Today we will tell you how to get to the observation decks of the highest skyscrapers in the world and what you can do there.
Burj Khalifa. Dubai, UAE
The Burj Khalifa is the record-breaking building in terms of the number of titles: the largest number of floors, the tallest restaurant, the tallest elevator, but most importantly, it is the tallest building in the history of mankind. The height of the skyscraper reaches 828 meters!
The observation deck of the skyscraper is called "At the top". Of course, it is not located at the very top of the Burj Khalifa, but from a height of 555 meters the view is no less impressive: visitors can see the artificial archipelago "The World", the Palm Islands, Bastakia and the Persian Gulf. In the closed part of the observation deck, you can hide from the scorching sun, buy solid gold souvenirs and even travel back in time - special telescopes will show what Dubai looked like 20 years ago!
The ascent to the observation deck lasts only one minute, accompanied by a light show and intense music. As one visitor writes, “The Burj Khalifa elevator ride is an attraction in itself. You can feel like a hero of a Hollywood action movie!
By the way, about cinematography. Fans of Mission: Impossible should definitely visit the film's mini-exhibition, which is located a couple of floors below the observation deck. Several scenes from the penultimate part were filmed in the Burj Khalifa.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets can be bought on the first floor of the Burj Khalifa. Without pre-booking, they will cost about $100. You can book tickets online. This will avoid the queue and save money - the price when buying on the site will be only $ 32.
How to get there
By metro - Burj Khalifa station, or by buses No. 27, 29.
Shanghai Tower. Shanghai, China
The Shanghai Tower became famous all over the world even before its opening - in 2014, roofers from Russia climbed to the top of the skyscraper and posted a video of the rise on the Internet.
You can appreciate the desperation of the guys from the observation deck of the Tower, which is located at an altitude of 561 meters. This is the highest observation deck in the world, it even bypassed "At the top" Burj Khalifa! According to visitors, "from such a height it seems that not only the whole of Shanghai, but the whole world is at your feet." The transparent floor and sloping glass walls add to the sensations.
Climbing to such a height is not difficult - 106 elevators operate in the Shanghai Tower, moving at a speed of 16 meters per second. During the ascent, visitors are shown a video about the construction of a skyscraper, but it is difficult to make out what is at stake - it makes their ears prick from the speed.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets are sold at the box office on the first floor of the Shanghai Tower. You can buy them right before your visit. The cost is $27.
How to get there
Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai, China
For its unusual shape, the Shanghai World Financial Center received the title of the best skyscraper in 2008. Locals call it easier - "Opener". Souvenir shops even sell real skyscraper-shaped bottle openers.
However, thrill-seekers are attracted not by the interesting shape of the building, but by its observation deck. Prior to the opening of "At the top" in the Burj Khalifa, the observation deck of the Shanghai World Financial Center was the highest on the planet - 472 meters above ground level. Thrill-seekers will appreciate the glass roof of the site and balconies with transparent floors.
If the height makes you dizzy, you can take a break and watch an interactive film about the construction of the "Opener" or get acquainted with the history of Shanghai through special media presentations.
Where can I buy a ticket
Tickets can be purchased at the box office on the ground floor of the skyscraper. You just need to follow the arrows with the inscription "observation". Another way is to book them on the official website. The ticket price will be $27. On the day of birth, upon presentation of a passport, admission is free.
How to get there
You need to take the green line of the subway and get off at Lujiazui Station.
World Trade Center. New York, USA
The World Trade Center was originally called the Freedom Tower and was built in memory of the infamous twin towers. Next to the skyscraper is a memorial to the victims of the September 11 attacks. It is made in the form of two fountains of black stone.
The ascent to the observation deck begins with an interactive video about the construction of New York - visitors will see how the first wooden houses grew on the site of a dense forest, how one-story buildings were replaced by skyscrapers. The video will not get bored - the elevator rises to a height of 390 meters in just one minute.
At the observation deck, visitors will find a typical attraction for such places - a glass floor. True, here it is just a computer simulator. But the view of the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan and Governors Island is real. You can even take a photo against their background (in fact, against the background of the wall, but experts will add what you need). The site has an interactive screen. Guests are offered to choose a New York landmark of interest and listen to a short lecture about it.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets for the observation deck are bought at the entrance. You will have to stand in two lines: at the checkout and at the entrance. Tickets cost $32. You can avoid the queue by purchasing a VIP ticket. It costs more - $ 56. You can also buy tickets online.
How to get there
By metro line E. Station - World Trade Center.
Taipei 101. Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan can hardly be called a good place for the construction of skyscrapers: earthquakes often occur here due to the tectonic fault of the crust. However, Taipei 101 is considered one of the safest buildings in the world - during the construction they used an external frame to protect against earthquakes and a damper - a huge hanging ball that does not allow the skyscraper to sway during strong hurricanes. The building is equipped with the fastest elevators in the world - the lifting speed reaches 18 meters per second. No wonder Taipei 101 is listed as a Wonder of the World.
The skyscraper has two circular viewing platforms - external and internal. In the inner area there are information displays, exhibitions are held there, and you can buy souvenirs. The outer platform is located at an altitude of 392 meters. Visitors can use audio guides to see local sights and learn about the history of the city.
Every year on New Year's Eve, fireworks are launched here - in 2005 they lasted only 30 seconds, in 2011 the duration increased to five minutes.
Where to buy tickets
You can get into the skyscraper for free, but you will have to pay to visit the observation deck. The ticket price is about 15 dollars. To skip the line, you need to buy a Fast Ticket, but its price is higher - $ 30. You can buy tickets at the box office in the building itself or online.
How to get there
You need to take the red subway line and go to Taipei 101 station.
Petronas towers. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Petronas Towers are probably familiar to moviegoers: in the movie The Trap, the characters of Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones try to escape from the chase and move from one tower to another on a glass bridge. Everyone can feel like the heroes of the movie - the bridge of the skyscraper is open to visitors. In addition to visiting the bridge, tourists will visit the circular observation deck. A high-speed elevator will take you there in less than one minute, and during the ascent, a hologram in the form of a woman will tell you about safety rules.
The observation deck is located at an altitude of 370 meters. From there, a beautiful view of the whole city opens up, and most importantly, the neighboring twin tower. If you have binoculars, you can even look into the windows of offices and hotel rooms!
The Petronas Towers also have more “earthly” attractions - a six-level shopping center on the lower floors and a huge park with fountains and attractions right at the entrance.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets are sold at the box office on the first floors of the Towers, but their number is limited. You can book on the official website.
How to get there
By metro line Kelana Jaya, station - Kuala Lumpur City Center.
Willis Tower. Chicago, USA
Compared to the Burj Khalifa or the Shanghai Tower, the Willis Tower seems like a dwarf: its height is only 442 meters. Nevertheless, it is the most popular skyscraper among extreme sportsmen. Those who like to tickle their nerves are attracted by an unusual observation deck, which is equipped with balconies with transparent walls and floors. "It's like you're hanging in the air!" tourists share their impressions.
The observation deck is located at an altitude of 412 meters. In clear weather, you can not only admire the surroundings of Chicago, but also see other states of America - Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin - with the help of telescopes and special binoculars. And in windy weather - feel the vibrations of the building!
Another popular place among visitors is the toilets at a height of 102 meters, which have been called the “highest” toilets on the planet.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets are sold on the ground floor of the skyscraper and cost $22. You can skip the line with a FastPass ticket. Its price will be $49. You can book tickets online.
How to get there
By metro - Quincy / Well station, or by buses number 1, 7, 28, 37, 126, 134, 135, 136, 151 and 156.
Empire State Building. New York, USA
Among all high-rise buildings, the Empire State Building stands apart. The skyscraper is older than its counterparts - construction was completed back in 1931 - and once held the title of the tallest building in the world. Now the Empire State Building has lost its palm - with a height of 443 meters, it occupies only the 22nd line in the ranking of the tallest buildings in the world, but this does not bother tourists. Over the entire history of its existence, the skyscraper has been visited by 110 million people.
In addition to the traditional observation deck at a height of 373 meters, which offers stunning views of Manhattan, the Empire State Building has a circular observation deck with a 360-degree view. It is located 17 floors below, but is even more popular.
When emotions from the height and views of the city calm down, you can visit an exhibition dedicated to the history of the skyscraper, or take a virtual flight over Manhattan on the Skyride attraction for an additional fee.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets for viewing platforms can be purchased at the Empire State Building on floors 103 and 86 or on the official website. A ticket to visit both sites costs $52, a VIP ticket with which you can skip the line costs $80. The circular observation deck can be visited for 32 dollars, skipping the line - for 60 dollars.
How to get there
By metro, station - St / Herald Sq.
Shard. London, Great Britain
The championship in the construction of skyscrapers belongs to the United States and China, but the Old World also has something to be proud of. The Shard is the fourth tallest building in Europe.
“This is the most impressive way to get to know London,” says one of the tourists in his review. Indeed, from a height of 243 meters the whole city is in full view. Visitors will have a view of the Wimbley Stadium, the Tower of London, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and other pride of the British. And special telescopes will be transferred to a time when the banks of the Thames were still inhabited by the Romans.
Photos from the observation deck can be immediately posted on social networks - there is Wi-Fi on the observation deck. And to make your visit even more enjoyable, guests will be offered a glass of champagne and souvenirs with the image of Shard as a keepsake.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets are sold on the ground floor of the skyscraper at the entrance to the elevator. The cost is 41 dollars. When buying a ticket, the price will be lower - $ 33.
How to get there
By metro - station - London Bridge, or by buses No. 43, 48, 141, 149, 152.
Federation Tower. Moscow, Russia
Closer to the sky you can become not only distant lands. The Federation Tower is the tallest skyscraper in Europe, located in Russia. Its height reaches 374 meters.
Initially, the building was conceived as an office center, but now entertainment events are successfully held here. You can visit the observation deck with a guide or on your own. There are comfortable sofas on the site, guests are offered coffee and champagne. And for an additional fee, you can take a picture against the backdrop of the Tower or buy souvenirs with its image as a keepsake.
Lovers can spend a date at a height of 230 meters and enjoy the view of the evening city to the accompaniment of live music. "This will be the best romantic evening of your life!" organizers promise.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets can be purchased immediately before visiting the site in the Tower or by appointment on the official website. The cost of tickets on weekdays is 700 rubles, on weekends - 500 rubles.
Modern construction technologies today allow large companies to build real works of art - we will talk about those that rush to the sky as much as possible. Their striking height fascinates, and frightens someone: the ten highest architectural achievements of the world are in front of you!
10. International Commerce Center
Its total height is 484 meters. In the original project, it was supposed to be almost a hundred meters more, but in China it is officially forbidden to build skyscrapers higher than those located near mountains, so the architects limited themselves to this figure. The last 17 floors of the building are occupied by a luxurious five-star hotel, which is the tallest hotel in the world - another record.
9. World Financial Center
Following the list of the highest buildings, the skyscraper again from China, located in Shanghai, replenishes. It rises to 492 m. For its unusual, characteristic shape, the locals called the building “opener”. It is noteworthy that in the original project, the window in the upper part of the building had a round shape, but this idea was not supported by the residents of the city, including the mayor, due to the similarity of the symbol with the circle-sun on the flag of Japan. So the International Financial Center got a window in the shape of a trapezoid.
8. Taipei 101
The famous tower in Taiwan has a height of 509 m from the base to the tip of the spire. Taipei has been operating since the end of 2003; today it houses numerous offices and shops. The skyscraper is famous for its fast elevators: you can get up to the observation deck located on the 89th floor in just 40 seconds! To resist the seismological danger (which is very typical for Taiwan), the building will be helped by a giant pendulum in the form of a ball weighing 660 tons, located in the upper half of the tower.
7. CTF Financial Center (Chow Tai Fook Enterprises)
World achievement, again located in China, in the city of Guangzhou. 530 meters high - breathtaking at a glance, and in fact 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 the 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 - World Trade Center 1
A little higher - in every sense - is the New York "Freedom Tower". The highest skyscraper in the West has 104 floors and a total height of 541 m. It is worth noting the location - it was here that the twin skyscrapers destroyed by terrorists in 2001 were previously located. The “Freedom Tower” is a kind of symbol of the courage and opposition of the American people to the world trouble. The height of the building is also calculated not 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 climbing ranking is the Lotte World Tower. This tower is located on the territory of the huge entertainment complex Lotte World in Seoul. 555 m, 123 floors - on the Korean Peninsula, this skyscraper is the highest. Inside there are shops, offices, residential apartments and hotel rooms, and the last four floors are open to everyone - from the observation decks here you can enjoy a magnificent view of Seoul and the Hangang River. The slightly convex conical shape and glass paneling on the outside are a traditional reference to the famous Korean ceramics as part of the culture of this state.
4. Ping'an International Financial Center
On the fourth line of the ranking is again China, this time - the city of Shenzhen. Here is a large financial complex Pingan, which includes a chic skyscraper 600 meters high. Among the dozens of the highest buildings in the world, Pingan 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 is opened by the luxurious Abraj al-Beit complex, 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 construction of the Kaaba. Pilgrims from all over the world constantly come here; the Abraj al-Beit 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 chic structure.
2. Shanghai tower
The Shanghai Tower is recognized as the tallest skyscraper in China and the second tallest building on the planet. The total height of this architectural heritage is 632 m. In total, the building has 128 floors with an area of 380,000 square meters.
1. Burj Khalifa
The undisputed leader of the ranking, the tallest building in the world is Dubai's Burj Khalifa. The construction 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 past ten years, this building has carried the laurels of the tallest man-made building on the planet. The construction belongs to the largest complex in Dubai, which includes a hotel, shopping centers, offices and residential apartments, as well as gyms, swimming pools, jacuzzis, observation decks.
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It is important to emphasize that this is not just some kind of engineering design. The Dubai Tower is a complete building with 163 floors. Here is the building itself:
The full name of the tallest building in the world is Burj Khalifa, which translates from Arabic as "Khalifa Tower". The opening took place in 2010, despite the fact that construction began in 2004. This is how the future monster looked at the initial stage:
At first, the grand opening was planned for September 2009, but the developer ran out of money in the account, so the event was postponed to January 2010.
Since 2008, the Dubai Tower has officially grown to such a size that it has become considered the tallest building ever existing in the world.
Prior to this, the palm belonged to the famous Warsaw radio mast. But she fell in 1991. Although even if it existed until today, it would still not be comparable to the Khalifa Tower, since its height was “only” 646 meters.
By the way, the cost of the project itself is indicated by a tidy sum of about 1.5 billion dollars. The architectural development of the project was carried out by an American architect who already had experience in the construction of such structures.
No wonder that the tallest building in the world had the idea of a "city within a city". After all, the internal area is 344,000 m². By the way, during the construction of the Dubai Tower or, as it was then called - "Burj Dubai", the planned height was not disclosed.
However, the developer has officially stated that it will be a building in the world. This was done so that in the event of information about the construction of a taller building, the designers could redo the entire project so that the record belongs to them. Ambition, my friend!
Helicopter photo An interesting fact is that the mass of the structure in an empty state is 500 thousand tons.
Given the versatility of this giant, the skyscraper has 3 entrances: to the hotel, apartments and offices.
Destinations of the tallest building in the world
Floors 1 to 39 are occupied by the Armani Hotel and various office spaces. This is considered the most "simple" location option.
Floors 44 to 108 are equipped for "ordinary" apartments. So I came home from work, went up to the 105th floor and, as if nothing had happened, went to the kitchen to eat. But there are clouds outside the window!
By the way, an interesting fact: the entire hundredth floor belongs to an Indian named B. R. Shetty.
Here it can be added that the highest observation deck in the world located at an altitude of 555 meters. It is located in the same building on the 148th floor.
An artificial tower rises above the main building, complementing the magnificent view of the building.
For the Dubai Tower, a special concrete was developed that can withstand temperatures of +50 °C. Inside, there are 57 elevators that can reach speeds of up to 10 meters per second. This is official information, since there is an opinion that elevators are installed here, moving at a speed of almost 18 m / s.
Despite the fact that the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, it practically does not heat up. This is due to special glasses that reflect the sun's rays.
By the way, it takes three months to clean the outside of the building, and they do it every day. In principle, this is not surprising, because the area of the outer surface of the skyscraper is equal to 17 football fields. And washing, after all, is on top.
Inside it is constantly cooled and ... flavored. Yes, yes, what can you do for your own comfort! Moreover, the fragrance was created specifically for the Khalifa Tower. Air is supplied through special grilles in the floor.
Interesting facts about the tallest building in the world
- Construction started in 2004 and moved at a speed of 1-2 floors per week.
- The number of workers who took part in the daily work on the construction of the building was 12,000 people.
- Most of the workers were from South Asia and lived in appalling conditions. They were paid very little and their wages were delayed. In connection with mass violations, there were many injuries and often fatal. This information is from a BBC investigation. Only one death has been officially reported.
- The material used is 60,000 tons of steel reinforcement and 320,000 m³ of concrete.
- Concrete structures ended on the 160th floor, the remaining 180 meters of the tallest structure were made exclusively of metal structures.
- The Burj Khalifa skyscraper is not fixed in the rocky ground, as is done in New York counterparts.
Records for the tallest building in the world
- In the entire history of the world known to us, there was no higher ground structure than 828m Dubai Tower.
- We have already mentioned the interesting fact that the building is not fixed in the rocky ground. The record is that it is the tallest structure that is considered free-standing.
- The record for the number of floors is 163. The previous record is far behind - only 110 floors.
- We have already talked about the highest observation deck - this is also a world record.
At the end, one can only add that in the same
A couple of years ago, they wrote on the Internet about two kilometer-high skyscraper projects - the Nakheel tower in Dubai and the Mubarak al Kabir tower in Kuwait. However, the Dubai project was canceled due to the crisis of the Nakheel group, and the Kuwait project was stuck at the stage of coordination with the government.
However, a kilometer-high building will be erected on our planet in the near future. Back in 2011, it became known that Kingdom Holding, owned by the Saudi prince Alwaleed bin Talal, had signed a contract for the construction of the Kingdom Tower skyscraper in Saudi Arabia, the height of which would exceed 1000 meters.
The tallest skyscraper in the world - Kingdom Tower will rise more than 1 km. over the city of Jeddah, off the coast of the Red Sea. The tower will include hotels, residential apartments, offices and the world's highest observation deck. Adrian Smith was appointed the chief architect of the project, he also designed the Burj Khalifa, as well as a number of other skyscrapers in the USA, China and the UAE (see his website). The sum of the prisoner Kingdom Holding The contract is valued at $1.2 billion. Kingdom Tower will become the central and first stage of the construction of the district kingdom city, in the construction of which the Saudi prince is ready to invest a total of $ 20 billion.
Upon completion of construction, which will take 5 years, Kingdom Tower by at least 173 meters will surpass the Burj Khalifa tower, the current record holder. Unique design feature Kingdom Tower will become a heavenly terrace with a diameter of 30 meters, located at the level of the 157th floor. In total, the tallest skyscraper in the world will have more than 200 floors. The start of construction is scheduled for March 2012.
It is known that the main problem of such grandiose projects is their payback. At a press conference in Riyadh Prince Alwaleed assured that “this project will provide sustainable returns Kingdom Holding and its shareholders. We have been in discussions for four years to make it economically viable… This project is quite real, and everyone is happy with its potential profitability.”
From the top of the tower, a territory within a radius of about 140 km will be visible. It is assumed that the satellite city will consist mainly of luxury housing, hotels and business centers.
The architectural highlight will be a saucer balcony:
In whatever country this building is erected, the construction of a man-made structure, more than 1 kilometer in height, is an important achievement, which speaks of the considerable technical progress of all mankind.
Data project as well will be handled by a joint organization of EC Harris and Mace. The Guardian newspaper reports that it was this team that was involved in the construction of the tallest building in Western Europe - The Shard. This is the Shard Tower in London.
Directly by yourself construction will be handled by the Bin Laden Group, which is owned by the Osama bin Laden family. Invest Kingdom Tower construction there will be Jeddah Economic, which is under the control of Al Waleed bin Talalu (Prince of Saudi Arabia). according to plan construction of the skyscraper Kingdom Tower should start in the middle of the current year and end in five years.
The British company Hyder Consulting is the developer of the project, the architectural project will be carried out by Omrania & Associates from Saudi Arabia.
In April 2011, several news outlets reported that the construction plan had been approved and the total cost of the facility would be about $30 billion.
The total cost of the project, including the satellite city, is estimated to be $20 billion (for comparison: the cost of building the tallest skyscraper at the moment, the Burj Khalifa, is $1.5 billion), but the amount was originally planned to be no more than $10 billion.
Project Kingdom Tower is not the only architectural development that claims to be the tallest building. It is also known that within the framework of another project called the "Caspian Islands" in the Republic of Azerbaijan, they are going to build a 186-storey skyscraper with a height of 1050 meters. In addition, in Kuwait there is a high-rise tower project called the City of Silk, which is 1001 meters high. The PRC has developed a Sky City high-rise project, the height of which is 838 meters.
