Tallest Buildings in the World
Tallest Buildings in the World
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| Tallest Buildings in the World | Height (feet) | Height (metres) | Location | Built | Floors | Lifts | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeddah Tower | 3304 | 1007 | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. | 2013-2019 | 167 | 57 | The Y-shaped skyscraper, which is still under construction, will be the tallest building in the world after completion. It rises in a spiral and runs upwards like a nail. The facade is intended to remind of plants that grow out of the ground. A height of 1,600 m was planned, but the load was too much for the ground. The elevators travel at a record-breaking speed of 36 km/h. |
| Burj Khalifa | 2717 | 828 | U.A.E., Dubai. | 2004-2010 | 163 | 57 | Stainless steel facade, rainwater is collected and processed. |
| Shanghai Tower | 2073 | 632 | Shanghai, PR China. | 2008-2014 | 121 | 106 | Ecologically intelligent building with up to 40 % lower water and energy consumption, fastest elevator in the world (35 seconds floor to roof). |
| Mecca Royal Clock Tower | 1972 | 601 | Mecca. | 2004-2012 | 120 | 94 | External clocks. |
| Canton Tower | 1968 | 600 | China, Guangzhou. | 2005-2010 | 37 | 9 | TV and observation tower (no office buildings). |
| Pingan International Finance Center | 1965 | 599 | China, Shenzhen. | 2011-2017 | 115 | 80 | The Y-shaped skyscraper, which is still under construction, will be the tallest building in the world on completion. It rises in a spiral and runs upwards like a nail. The facade suggests plants growing out the ground. The elevators travel at a record 36 km/h. |
| One World Trade Center | 1775 | 541 | New York City, USA. | 2006-2013 | 104 | The height (1776 feet) is reminiscent of 1776, the year of American independence. | |
| Ostankino TV Tower | 1772 | 540 | Moscow, Russia. | 1963-1967 | Tallest building in Europe. In 2000, 8 people were killed in a fire and elevator crash. | ||
| Taipei 101 | 1670 | 509 | Taiwan, Taipei. | 1999-2004 | 101 | 61 | Green facade made of glass. |
| World Financial Center | 1614 | 492 | China, Shanghai. | 1997-2008 | 101 | 31 | Glass facade, light blue color. |
| Int. World Commerce Center | 1588 | 484 | Hong Kong. | 2002-2010 | 118 | 83 | Light blue glass facade. |
| Oriental Pearl Tower | 1535 | 468 | China, Guangzhou. | 1994 | 14 | Recreational and Television tower (no office buildings). | |
| Petronas Towers | 1483 | 452 | Kuala Lumpur. | 1992-1998 | 88 | 39 | Twin towers connected via Skybridge, aluminum and stainless steel facade. |
| Zifeng Tower | 1476 | 450 | China, Nanjing. | 2005-2010 | 66 | Glass facade, same architect as for 450 other skyscrapers: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. | |
| Willis (Sears Tower) | 1450 | 442 | Chicago. | 1970-1974 | 108 | 104 | Antenna extends up to 527 m, black aluminum facade. |
| KK 100 | 1450 | 442 | China, Shenzhen. | 2007-2011 | 100 | 69 | Modern glass facade. |
| International Finance Center | 1434 | 437 | China, Guangzhou. | 2006-2010 | 103 | Color: dark blue. Glass facade. | |
| Jin Mao Tower | 1378 | 420 | China, Shanghai. | 1994-1999 | 88 | 130 | Gray glass facade with serrated tip. |
| Two International Finance Center | 1362 | 415 | Hong Kong. | 2000-2003 | 88 | 62 | Light blue glass facade. |
| Trump Tower Chicago | 1362 | 415 | Chicago, Illinois, USA. | 2005-2009 | 92 | 27 | Facade made of gray steel. |
| Princess Tower | 1358 | 414 | U.A.E., Dubai. | 2005-2012 | 101 | ||
| Al Hamra Tower | 1352 | 412 | Kuwait City. | 2005-2011 | 80 | Architecturally interesting facade of glass and limestone. | |
| 23 Marina | 1296 | 395 | U.A.E., Dubai. | 2005-2012 | 89 | 8 | White-blue facade made of glass and concrete. |
| Citic Plaza | 1283 | 391 | China, Guangzhou. | 1993-1997 | 80 | 36 | Light blue glass facade. |
| Shun Hing Square | 1260 | 384 | China, Shenzhen. | 1993-1996 | 69 | 36 | Glass facade shimmers green, with double antenna. |
| The Domain (Central Market) | 1253 | 382 | U.A.E., Abu Dhabi. | 2013 | 88 | Still under construction. | |
| Empire State Building | 1250 | 381 | New York City, USA. | 1930-1931 | 102 | 73 | For many years as the highest building in the world, light brown limestone facade. Listed building. |
| Elite Residence | 1247 | 380 | U.A.E., Dubai. | 2006-2012 | 91 | 12 | Postmodern architectural style. |
| Central Plaza | 1227 | 374 | Hong Kong. | 1989-1992 | 78 | 39 | Gray-blue-yellow facade of glass. |
| Bank of China | 1204 | 367 | Hong Kong. | 1985-1990 | 70 | 45 | Light blue aluminum facade with white diamond pattern. |
| Bank of America | 1201 | 366 | New York City, USA. | 2004-2009 | 58 | 52 | Style: glass deconstructionism. |
| Almas Tower | 1191 | 363 | U.A.E., Dubai. | 2005-2009 | 68 | 33 | White-gray-light green glass facade. |
| The Pinnacle | 1181 | 360 | China, Guangzhou. | 2008-2012 | 60 | Postmodern commercial office building. | |
| JW Marriott Marquis 1 | 1165 | 355 | U.A.E., Dubai. | 2006-2013 | 72 | 28 | Twin towers. World’s tallest hotel. |
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- Compiled by Robert Junker, last updated August 12, 2019.
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