Top5 Tallest Buildings In The World

The world’s tallest buildings can be different in height. But all of them are recognizable icons in their respective cities. These are examples of incredible technical and architectural achievement. We will get information about the top five tallest buildings in the world in this post.

5) Ping An Finance Centre

This building is situated in Shenzhen, China, among the tallest buildings in the country. This building is 599 meters (1,965 feet) tall and contains 115 floors, constructed between 2010 to 2017.

The building has a glossy and latest design. It’s designed to withstand strong winds and seismic activity. The building is made of glass and stainless steel, which increases its beauty and appearance.

The building contain office, hotel, retail and conference facilities. The upper floor of the building has an observation deck which provides views of Shenzhen and surrounding areas. Apar from this it also has 33 double-deck elevators, some of which are among the world’s fastest, capable of speeds up to 10 meters per second.

The building is the fifth tallest building in the world. The building has received LEED Gold certification also. The building is a symbol of the city’s rapid economic growth and its status as a major financial hub in China.

4) Mecca Clock Tower

Mecca Clock Tower also known as the Abraj Al Bait, located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The height of the tower is around 601 meters (1,971 feet) with 120 floors. It was constructed by Saudi Binladin Group in 2012.

The clock tower has four clock faces, each face measuring 43 meters in diameter, which make them the biggest clock faces in the world. The clock can be seen from a distance of 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) easily.

There is Mecca Royal Clock Tower Hotel in this tower, a luxury hotel operated by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. It provides residence for pilgrims visiting the Kaaba during Hajj and Umrah.

An observation deck is located beneath the clock faces of the tower, which provide views of the Holy City. The tower includes an Islamic museum, which showcases Islamic artifacts and history.

There are prayer halls inside the tower, where hundreds of people may comfortably pray. In addition, the complex has retail centers, housing buildings, and business spaces.

The Mecca Clock Tower is situated close to the Masjid al-Haram, the holiest place in Islam, making it a central location for pilgrims. It is the tallest building in Saudi Arabia while it is the fourth tallest structure in the world.

Tower is an example of modern technology with traditional Islamic architecture. Islamic architecture such as geometric patterns and Islamic symbols are included into the design. The clock tower has been decorated with green and white lights that represent Islamic motifs and can be seen for a considerable distance.

This tower represents both the Islamic world’s historical legacy and its most recent achievements, serving as a religious and cultural icon. It emphasizes the significance of time in Islamic. It plays an important role for prayers and other events during the Hajj and Umrah.

3) Shanghai Tower

The Shanghai Tower is the third-tallest structure in Shanghai, China. It consists of 128 levels. It is 632 meters (2,073 ft) tall. It was constructed by Shanghai Tower Construction and Development in 2015. It took almost eight years to complete. At the time of completion, it was the tallest building in China and, after the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the second-tallest building in the world.

It has a twisting design capable of reducing wind loads by 24%, which helps reduce structural wind pressure. It contains sustainable design elements such as rainwater collection, wind turbines, and geothermal energy. 

There are high-speed elevators in the tower, traveling at 20.5 meters per second. There are observatory decks located on the 118th floor of the tower, it is one of the highest observation decks in the world, providing amazing views of Shanghai.

It is a wonder of modern engineering and construction. Shanghai’s skyline is controlled by it, which represents the city’s quick modernization and economic expansion. 

2) Merdeka 118

It is also known as PNB 118. It is an under construction landmark skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Its construction started in 2014 and expected completion in 2024. It is 644 meters (2,113 feet) tall. It consists of 118 floors. It has been designed in Neo-futurism architectural style.

It is constructed by Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), a Malaysian government-linked investment company. Its design is inspired by Tunku Abdul Rahman’s gesture of raising his hand while shouting “Merdeka!” on August 31 1957 marking Malaysia’s independence.

It is situated close to the historic places such as Stadium Merdeka and Stadium Negara, which are important places in Malaysia’s history. It is expected to increase the local economy by attracting tourism and business investments.

It is the tallest building in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, and second tallest building in the world after the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It contains green building principles and aims for get LEED certifications. It is positioned to become a major architectural and cultural place in Malaysia. It will show the ambitions and progress of the country.

1) Burj Khalifa

It is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the tallest building in the world. It is 828 meters (2,717 feet) tall. It contains 163 floors. It was constructed by Emaar Properties in the period between 2004-2010.

It has been designed in Neo-futurism architecture style. Its design is inspired by the patterning systems of Islamic architecture. Its shape also resembles the Hymenocallis flower. The primary materials used during its construction are steel, concrete, and glass.

There are three observation decks in it, located on the 124th, 125th, and 148th floors. The 148th-floor observation deck is the highest observation deck in the world. It includes luxury apartments, office spaces, and the Armani Hotel, which occupies the lower floors. There are mechanical floors on every 30 floors, which houses the equipment for the building’s electrical and mechanical operations.

Its foundation is made up of a concrete and steel podium with piles extending up to 50 meters (164 feet) deep. Its exterior is clad in a material that reduces heat transmission to cope with Dubai’s extreme temperatures.

It has a spectacular LED lighting system that is often used for light shows and special events. It is famous for its New Year’s Eve fireworks displays, attracting spectators from around the world.

Burj Khalifa holds the following records.

1) It is the tallest building in the World.

2) It is the tallest freestanding structure.

3) It has highest number of stories

4) It has highest occupied floor

5) It has the longest travel distance elevator. 

6) It has the tallest service elevator.

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