Taipei 101 also known as the
Taipei Financial Center, is a landmark skyscraper located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. The building ranked officially as the
world's tallest from 2004 until the opening of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai in 2010. Taipei 101, designed by C.Y. Lee & partners and constructed primarily by KTRT Joint Venture and numerous subcontractors including Samsung C&T
received the 2004 Emporis Skyscraper Award. The tower has served as an icon of modern Taiwan ever since its opening. Fireworks launched from Taipei 101 feature prominently in international New Year's Eve broadcasts and the structure appears frequently in travel literature and international media.
Taipei 101 comprises
101 floors above ground and 5 floors underground. The name of the tower reflects its floor count.
2010 has seen other major buiding completed and Taipei 101 is currently placed fifth
- Burj Khalifa
- The Tower of Russia
- The Incheon Tower
- The Freedom Tower
- Taipei 101
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