This building is just cool. The Taipei 101 in Taiwan, China, has 101 floors and in 2004 was rated highest building in the world until its predecessor the Burj Khalifa in Dubai came in the picture in 2010. The Burj Khalifa now stands 2,717 feet tall. The Taipei 101, on the other hand, is 1,671 feet tall or 509.2 meters.
It is designed to withstand strong typhoons and earthquake tremors which is common in the Asia-Pacific. The building symbolises the four point direction of the compass. It also features an observatory on the 89th floor and an outdoor observatory on the 91st floor. The Taipei 101 is the world's second tallest building and its structure and symbolism continue to fascinate the tourists and residents in Taiwan every day! And in my book, it's rated pretty high. It's distinct shape makes it one of my favorite structures!
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| Inside the Taipei 101's mall |
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