Taipei 101 Tower
Taipei 101 is located in Taipei, Taiwan. It is the world's tallest skyscraper. In 2006, it was named one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. The tenants of the tower include restaurants, shops, clubs and business offices. The tower also has an indoor and outdoor observatory where guests can get a 360-degree view of Taipei.
Fast Facts:
- Owner: Taipei Financial Center Corp.
- Management: Urban Retail Properties Co.
- Constructed began: 1999
- Completed: 2004
- Located in the Xinyi District
- Has the world's fastest elevators
- 509.2 Meters High
- 101 stories above ground
- 5 stories below
- World's tallest building
- Previous record holder: Petronas Towers located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Earthquake Proof
The Taipei 101 was built to withstand earthquakes and typhoons. Inside the tower, located on the between the 92nd and 88th floors, is a tuned mass damper. The damper, which weighs 660 metric tons, acts like a pendulum. If the building begins to sway in an earthquake, the damper will offset the movement.
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